Overview
Small Nambas in Banam Bay area have kept their customs and culture very alive. The Guesthouse and the bungalows have been erected next to the Small Nambas village. Custom dances are arranged and numerous bush walks are available in the area to visit caves and waterfalls. Hunting expeditions to shoot wild pig and fishing can be organized. Fishing. The traditional name of the village is Fartapo.
Leisures
Catering is mainly based on traditional island meals, made of fresh local vegetables and poultry. Limited bar list.
Small Nambas Custom Dance: Drums will beat for your arrival and you will be shown ritual dances. After the dance, visit the village and houses and discover daily village life while men can visit the chief's Nakamal and other tabu areas.
Special Custom Magic tour: This is an opportunity to discover some of the magic tricks of traditional custom. Find out how oranges can hang in thin air, how leaves can multiply, how your basket cannot be emptied, how to cook laplap without fire, play with sea snakes...
Cave, hunting grounds and Old Nasara:Climb the hills and follow traditional tracks to access the hunting grounds where villagers hunt wild pig, flying fox and birds. Visit the Sill cave with its underwater lake inside. On your way back you will visit the ancient Nasara (dancing grounds) (includes picnic and entry fee).
String band: A local string band will play for you while you eat your laplap.
Canoe fishing half day: Paddle out in the bay with one of the local fishermen to experience the traditional craft of line-fishing.
Free Canoe hire: Try paddling a traditional canoe. Our staff will help you start.
Facilities & Services
Banam Bay bungalows offer 2 bungalows built from local materials and a guesthouse with 4 rooms. A sanitary block has 2 toilets and 2 showers (shared) with hot and cold water.
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