Just Another Day in the Jungle!

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December, 2012—ISSUE 3

F iji’s first and original Off-Road Cave Safari was recently visited by an outgoing team of journalists from

Australia.

Craig Tansley (Freelance travel writer for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald), Amber Ledsam

(writer for mX), Quentin Long (International traveller Magazine) and Frances Kindon (OK! Magazine) were

accompanied on the road less travelled by Sigatoka River Safari’s Managing Director, Jay Whyte.

“How cool was the ATV ride up?! I loved it!” said Quentin. “This whole trip was amazing! Wish we were here for

longer. It’s an experience we will never forget,” he added.

After visiting Fiji’s largest cave system, the journalists then took a dip in the nearby swimming hole and then

took another dip after their BBQ lunch.

The group visited Fiji compliments of Air Pacific and stayed at the Shangri-La Fijian Resort & Spa on the Coral

Coast and were also at Koko’s Bar in Korotogo.

Hanging out with Ben their Safari Coach driver. Taking a dip near Naihehe Cave

Safari In the News!

N ot long ago, Anthony Dennis, an Australian based journalist took the road less travelled and

thoroughly enjoyed his trip.

Like all journalists he has travelled the world but it was his first time to Fiji so he was quite happy

to have included a trip up into the interior.

He shared his experience recently with his readers. Access the full article by clicking on this link - Finding

Adventures in Wilds of Fiji.

A team from Mettler-Toledo Limited, who came from across Australia, were in for a big surprise when they hopped in their

personal transfers to be taken on a mystery journey.

Departing the Sofitel Resort & Spa with only instructions on what they were told to bring the team had no idea that

they were heading to the interior of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu.

“How long till we get there?” one would ask, “5 minutes” , replied their guide. (20 minutes later) “How much further?”

another would shout “5 minutes!”

Upon arrival at safari base, 5 minutes (Fiji time) later, they soon had a rush of excitement and nervousness (for some) now knowing

what they were in for.

“Mate! Just keep an eye on those bushes. It’s all a set-up!” one would say after hearing stories from their ATV driver about

cannibalism.

“The first day of their program was for Core Management and we wanted them to do something out of the ordinary to bring them

together for the day, “ said Sally Cooper, DMC Manager, ATS Pacific. “Only a few of people knew what the activity was going to be

so there was always that element of surprise and they loved the experience,” she added.

Extra touches to their experience was provided for by ATS Pacific with extra cushions, mats and some nice local brew to wash down

the “kava”.

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Caving it...Mystery Tour!

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Team Mettler all smiles with Safari and ATS staff.

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Having a laugh after the Kava Ceremony!

Feeling right at home with their cold beers enjoying Fiji time.

Digging in their sumptuous Fijian BBQ lunch. Having a chat about the cave site!

O ff-Road Cave Safari was more than happy to welcome

a young journalist who was no stranger to the pacific

island ways of life.

Regina Dinneen, a journalist for Yahoo!7 Sports, was

in the country to cover the Coral Coast 7s in Sigatoka. Being on

the tour, had made her realize how Fiji is still very much intact with

their tradition and culture compared to other nations.

Hearing her interesting stories from a time when she stayed in an

island in Micronesia, it was obvious she was an adventurous young

lady.

“I’ve been in a cave before, but none like this one. It’s amazing

how they survived in those days and being deeper in the interior

of Fiji , its just all breath-taking!” As for the Kava? ...“The Kava was

nice! I liked the Kava!”

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Famils on Off-Road!

T his month of November has surely been a busy one for the Off-Road Cave Safari team. Extending our

safari family with travel agents from near and far countries on familiarization trips, it was certainly a

month to remember!

Tourism Fiji geared up to host another mega educational trip for their Matai Specialists from Australia

and New Zealand.

This trip was one of a kind for most of the agents as some of them had never been to Fiji and for those who

had , had never been beyond heir luxurious hotels.

Even for the first time, a miss chief or should we say mischief was appointed to lead the Kava ceremony,

creating history on the tour.

From meeting the locals along the way, learning the history of Fiji and significance of the sacred Naihehe cave

to drinking the best “chocolate milkshake” (kava) in Fiji, this was definitely one cherished memory they would

take back home.

“Mischief “having her first bowl of kava

All smiles after the tour! Stop over for refreshments from the Vunarewa ladies

Saying their goodbyes after an enjoyable day out

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O ff-Road Cave Safari was more than happy to welcome

a young journalist who was no stranger to the pacific

island ways of life.

Regina Dinneen, a journalist for Yahoo!7 Sports, was

in the country to cover the Coral Coast 7s in Sigatoka. Being on

the tour, had made her realize how Fiji is still very much intact with

their tradition and culture compared to other nations.

Hearing her interesting stories from a time when she stayed in an

island in Micronesia, it was obvious she was an adventurous young

lady.

“I’ve been in a cave before, but none like this one. It’s amazing

how they survived in those days and being deeper in the interior

of Fiji , its just all breath-taking!” As for the Kava? ...“The Kava was

nice! I liked the Kava!”

December, 2012—ISSUE 3

Yahoo! On the road less travelled...

Face in the Safari Crowd!

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Bill, atv driver, pictured with Regina