Cannibal Day Trek

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It's a short but genuinely interesting trek.<br><br></div><div>At the site, your guide walks you through the history of cannibalism in the region, including how it functioned as a form of sentencing within the community. You'll visit the namaki stones, whose formation is unique to central and north Malekula, and learn about the stone ceremonies that required years of preparation involving pigs and yams. The site itself holds visible remnants of the past: cooking areas where human bones remain, dug-out forts where warriors once sheltered to defend their villages, and a sanctuary where skulls were placed beneath stones at the chiefs' praying site. This part of the trek culminates at the chiefs' burial ground, marked by skulls and conch shells.<br><br></div><div>After the site visit, you head into the village of Lotpo for lunch, where you'll meet the family of Romunick Malessy, who will prepare the food and show you their home. The meal is local to northwest Malekula, with laplap sosour served in a village setting near a large coconut plantation.<br><br></div><div>The return journey takes you through that plantation and back to Rano village, where you're welcomed by Chief Jose Kombe for kava before heading back to Nawori Sea View Bungalows.<br><br></div><div>Transfers from Lakatoro are available at 12,000 VT (approximately 143 AUD) return for those who need them.</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>What is included in the Cannibal Day Trek?</strong></div><div>The trek includes a guided walk to the Amelbati cannibal site, lunch in Lotpo village with traditional laplap sosour, a walk through a coconut plantation, and kava with Chief Jose Kombe back in Rano village.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long is the Cannibal Day Trek?</strong></div><div>The full day runs from morning to afternoon, around six hours in total. If you prefer a shorter walking option, please let us know upon booking, as we can arrange a shorter route.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>What will I see and learn at the Amelbati cannibal site?</strong></div><div>You will visit the namaki stones, cooking areas where human bones remain, dug-out warrior forts, a sanctuary site with skulls, and the chiefs' burial ground marked with skulls and conch shells. 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