Wildlife · Upolu
Giant Clam Sanctuary
Marine reserve at Savaia village on south Upolu, protecting hundreds of giant clams in the shallow lagoon. Snorkel-only access — the clams sit two-to-three metres down, brilliant blue-and-green mantles cracking open and closed. Pay the village fee, bring your own gear.
Also known as: Giant Clam Reserve Samoa, Savaia, Savaia Giant Clam Sanctuary, Savaia Giant Clams, Savaia Marine Reserve
Activities that visit Giant Clam Sanctuary
2 tours include this stop on their itinerary.
Ultimate Snorkel Tour – Giant Clams, Boat Snorkel & Waterfalls
Samoa Surf and Turf Tours· 5.0★ (12)
- Adventure
- 7 to 8 hours
- Upolu
Samoa in a Day: Customizable Tour of Beaches, Waterfalls, Culture
Matua Tours· 4.9★ (16)
- Day tour
- 5 to 8 hours
- Upolu
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Best stays in Upolu, Samoa
Upolu is where most Samoa trips start. Faleolo International Airport, the capital Apia, and the bulk of the country's resort-tier accommodation all sit here. The south coast (Lalomanu, Lotofaga, Siumu) is the postcard side; the north has Apia and the working harbour.
Things to do in Samoa: tours, activities, and day trips
Samoa rewards travellers who get out of the resort. Most of the iconic photos (To-Sua, Lalomanu, Alofaaga blowholes, the canopy walk) are 60–90-minute drives from wherever you're staying — and the easiest way to see them is on a guided tour with a local operator who knows the village fees and the best swimming windows.
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Last updated 6 May 2026