Visiting Mt Matavanu, North Central, Savaii
Mt Matavanu is one of North Central, Savaii's most-visited mountains. This guide pairs the place with the stays nearby and the tours that include it on their itinerary, so you can plan a trip without bouncing between five tabs.
About this guide
The volcano whose 1905–1911 eruption created the Saleaula Lava Fields below. A short walk leads to the rim above a green forested crater — about 45 minutes return through bush — and you can sometimes spot the deeper crater that's now an unofficial picnic spot. Trail starts behind Manase. Wear shoes that can handle loose volcanic rock.
Where to stay (5)
Stevenson's at Manase
Manase · Savaii
- Villa
- Bungalow
from WST 238 / night
Bayview Resort
Saleaula · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 300 / night
Le Lagoto Resort
Fagamalo · Savaii
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 1,050 / night
Amoa Resort
North Coast Road · Savaii
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 320 / night
Va-i-moana
Asau · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Hotel
- Featured
from WST 180 / night
Things to do (1)
Practical info
Before you fly, skim our Samoa travel info page — visa rules, ferry to Savai'i, driving on the left, village fees, and cultural protocols. For event timing, the Samoa events calendar covers festivals, public holidays, and weekly markets.