Fiji jungle exploring

applecrisp02:07 UTC05 Apr 2011

Unfortunately I myself am not heading to Fiji, but I just love learning about different places so one day I'll know some stuff about Place X!
Fiji is clearly a beautiful place to lounge on the beach, drink tropical concoctions, and shop for black pearls. But if you want to explore the jungles and spend a day or two backpacking the non-inhabited islands, are safety concerns a major issue? Like are there barbaric tribes that will attack you or lots of snakes and bugs that could cause injury? Would it be easy to get lost?
If someone has gone off the "beaten track" in Fiji I would love to hear your experience!
Thank u :)

Laszlo02:36 UTC05 Apr 2011

There are no longer any cannibals out there, and in general Fiji is pretty safe - and the more remote, the safer!
Safety issues (theft) concern more the 2 main cities at night, and maybe the Colo-i Suva Forest Reserve.

No snakes worth worrying about.

No malarial mosquitos either.

Shark attacks do occur in certain places, but are rare - ask locally.

The obvious way to avoid getting lost is to hire a local guide.

childchi05:37 UTC05 Apr 2011

Oh I'd love to comment on this, but my better judgement tells me not to.

applecrisp22:02 UTC05 Apr 2011

childchi,
I just figured out you were a Fijian. I certainly never meant to offend you or paint a bad picture of your country. I am sorry if I seemed like I was discriminating because I never intended that AT ALL.
-froggie

ozziegiraffe12:06 UTC06 Apr 2011

Check the OP's profile s/he is only 13 years old.

agingaquarian18:43 UTC06 Apr 2011

Maybe the OP needs to concentrate on school work and READ a few books on Fiji and the pacific islands.

applecrisp18:48 UTC06 Apr 2011

What does my being 13 have to do with this?

Laszlo21:58 UTC06 Apr 2011

Having naive ideas about the "real World".

But to be fair, many (presumed) adult posters here are no better. ;-)

childchi10:55 UTC07 Apr 2011

applecrisp

I wasn't offended, and I didn't feel discriminated against.I dont mean to be rude but I just thought you were ignorant.
Also dont assume that if a person lives in a country that they are a native of that country.

However you are only 13yr so I guess you still have a lot to learn.

hardnosethehighway17:41 UTC08 Apr 2011

Since all land in Fiji is private there's very little that's truly wild-clans have been using the land and trees since the days of the Lapita people.

As to small islands they too are private and permission is needed to visit-not always granted.

It's the sea that's truly wild-and most visitors see very little of it-ditto most Fijians.

Fiji jungle exploring Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
applecrisp02:07 UTC05 Apr 2011	Unfortunately I myself am not heading to Fiji, but I just love learning about different places so one day I'll know some stuff about Place X! Fiji is clearly a beautiful place to lounge on the beach, drink tropical concoctions, and shop for black pearls. But if you want to explore the jungles and spend a day or two backpacking the non-inhabited islands, are safety concerns a major issue? Like are there barbaric tribes that will attack you or lots of snakes and bugs that could cause injury? Would it be easy to get lost? If someone has gone off the "beaten track" in Fiji I would love to hear your experience! Thank u :)
Laszlo02:36 UTC05 Apr 2011	There are no longer any cannibals out there, and in general Fiji is pretty safe - and the more remote, the safer! Safety issues (theft) concern more the 2 main cities at night, and maybe the Colo-i Suva Forest Reserve. No snakes worth worrying about. No malarial mosquitos either. Shark attacks do occur in certain places, but are rare - ask locally. The obvious way to avoid getting lost is to hire a local guide.	1
childchi05:37 UTC05 Apr 2011	Oh I'd love to comment on this, but my better judgement tells me not to.	2
applecrisp22:02 UTC05 Apr 2011	childchi, I just figured out you were a Fijian. I certainly never meant to offend you or paint a bad picture of your country. I am sorry if I seemed like I was discriminating because I never intended that AT ALL. -froggie	3
ozziegiraffe12:06 UTC06 Apr 2011	Check the OP's profile s/he is only 13 years old.	4
agingaquarian18:43 UTC06 Apr 2011	Maybe the OP needs to concentrate on school work and READ a few books on Fiji and the pacific islands.	5
applecrisp18:48 UTC06 Apr 2011	What does my being 13 have to do with this?	6
Laszlo21:58 UTC06 Apr 2011	Having naive ideas about the "real World". But to be fair, many (presumed) adult posters here are no better. ;-)	7
childchi10:55 UTC07 Apr 2011	applecrisp I wasn't offended, and I didn't feel discriminated against.I dont mean to be rude but I just thought you were ignorant. Also dont assume that if a person lives in a country that they are a native of that country. However you are only 13yr so I guess you still have a lot to learn.	8
hardnosethehighway17:41 UTC08 Apr 2011	Since all land in Fiji is private there's very little that's truly wild-clans have been using the land and trees since the days of the Lapita people. As to small islands they too are private and permission is needed to visit-not always granted. It's the sea that's truly wild-and most visitors see very little of it-ditto most Fijians.	9