Amelbati Cannibal Tour

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The journey begins with a roughly 50-minute walk from Nawori Sea View Bungalows to the site — a short, interesting trek through the landscape that sets the mood before you even arrive. If you have fitness concerns or special requirements, transport can be arranged.<br><br></div><div>Once at the site, you'll be guided through the history of cannibalism in this region; not as spectacle, but with genuine cultural context. You'll learn how it functioned as a form of sentencing, and discover the remarkable namaki stones. We'll show you a formation found only in central and north Malekula. The stone ceremonies connected to this place required years of preparation, with pigs and yams gathered over two to three years as part of the ritual process.<br><br></div><div>As the tour continues, you'll see the cooking areas where human bones still remain, and the dug-out forts where warriors once concealed themselves to defend their villages. The tour culminates at the chiefs' burial site, marked by skulls and conch shells, and the sanctuary site where chiefs would pray, with skulls placed beneath the stones; a deeply significant and quietly powerful place to visit.<br><br></div><div>This tour can be experienced on its own or combined as part of the Wala Island full-day tour (please choose the \"Wala Day Tour\" to book this experience). Remember to pack mosquito repellent for the walk and time at the site.<br><br></div><div>Return transfers from Lakatoro are available for 12,000 VT (approximately 143 AUD).</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Nawori Sea View Bungalows, Wala, north-east coast of Malekula. Transfers from Lakatoro are available as an add-on.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>How long does the Amelbati Cannibal Tour take, and is it physically demanding?</strong></div><div>The walk to the site takes around 50 minutes each way. It is a short, manageable trek suited to most fitness levels. If you have mobility concerns or special requirements, transport can be arranged.<br><br></div><div><strong>What will I actually see on the Amelbati Cannibal Tour?</strong></div><div>You will visit the namaki stones, cooking areas where human bones remain, dug-out warrior forts, and the chiefs' burial and praying site marked with skulls and conch shells.<br><br></div><div><strong>Can the Amelbati Cannibal Tour be combined with other experiences on Wala Island?</strong></div><div>Yes. It is included as part of the Wala Day Tour. Feel free to book the full-day Wala Day Tour if you would like to combine this experience with the Wala Island Ancient Site and Small Nambas.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is transport available from Lakatoro to the tour?</strong></div><div>Yes. Return transfers from Lakatoro are available for 12,000 VT (approximately 143 AUD).<br><br></div><div><strong>What should I bring on the Amelbati Cannibal Tour?</strong></div><div>Mosquito repellent is a must for this outdoor tour. 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