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v a n u a t u How To Get There Fly into Port Vila from Auckland. From Port Vila you can fly directly to Ambrym. If you’re in Santo or Craig Cove, there are flights leaving for Ambrym from there as well. To get the best up-to-date information, check out the schedules on: www.airvanuatu.com. VANUATU AMBRYM ISLAND What To Bring • Hiking boots and walking poles: the hike up Benbow is long, and you want to be comfortable! • Pack snacks! Especially for the hike. If you’re a sugar fiend or rely on morning and afternoon tea to get you through the day, you’ll be grateful to have a few goodies up your sleeve during the long days of exploring. • Cash to buy hand-carved goods from the remote villages. The volcanic island of Ambrym, with its old lava flow, unfathomably deep craters, and friendly dancers, will take your breath away, right from when you fly in over Benbow Volcano. Vanuatu’s outer island Ambrym, located in Malampa Province in the centre of the Vanuatu archipelago, has a population of just over 7,000 and speaks several languages: North Ambrym language in the north, Southeast Ambrym language in the southeast, Daakaka in the south, Lonwolwol in the west, and Port Vato in the southwest. This island’s tropical vegetation and black sand is iconic and will be sure to delight as you explore the landscape in the back of a Ute or by foot. Things to do and top attractions in Ambrym Climb to the Rim of Benbow Volcano The sea of black lava plains and jagged volcanic rocks that extend from the base of Benbow volcano right to its rim, is the terrain that calls keen adventurers across the world. Benbow was once famous for its bubbling lava lake and the deep red glow visible after dark from grand distances. However, due to an earthquake in December 2018 which displaced hundreds of locals, the bubbling lake can no longer be seen. But don’t let this stop you! We promise that the spectacular views from Benbow and the neighbouring volcanoes will take your breath away. This two-day hike across volcanic soil starts with a 3-4 hour climb up to the campsite, where you’ll dump your bags, before the four hour round trip up the volcano. You’ll camp the night, and the following day will make your way back down the mountain. Your walking poles will come in handy as you’ll be feeling it in your knees! Kayak across Lonwok Lake crater The Lonwok Lake Crater is so deep you could put a cruise ship right in the middle and it would float. After a volcanic eruption in 1913 that swallowed the local Presbyterian hospital, this crater now serves as a place to swim and kayak. You’ll have to jump on a short boat ride to get there and pay an entry fee (every piece of land is owned by someone in Vanuatu!), but the landowner will welcome you with open arms. Drink at the local kava bar Kava, a ceremonial drink is made from the root of the kava plant. Each island in Vanuatu (and sometimes, each village!) has slightly different kastom practices when it comes to consuming kava. Make sure you stop by the roadside kava bars (you’ll recognise them by the little light on the roadside), have a couple of shells and ask about how they prepare their kava. Be careful though, kava has soporific effects and too much can leave you feeling hazy. Kava is generally served around sunset, and it pays to go early to get freshly prepared kava. If you’re staying at the Ocean Blue Bungalows on Ambrym, we recommend the kava bar just around the corner. Experience the Fanla Rom dance and black magic tour Take a short boat trip to Ranon on Pentecost Island to experience the sacred Fanla Rom Dance and Black Magic Tour. The ‘Rom’, or ‘masked’ dance is known for its detailed masks, elaborate costumes, and lively music. Performed by special sorcerers, this dance gives you a unique insight into the magic that’s stitched into the hands of local men. For more information on an Ambryn <strong>Adventure</strong> contact the following reputable operators or www.vanuatu.travel/nz/3-days-on-ambrym-island Vanuatu Ecotours – www.vanuatuecotours.com Wrecks to Rainforest – www.wreckstorainforest.com 84//WHERE ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS/<strong>#238</strong>
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