Egg Fields of Savo Island in Panueli
Megapodes incubate their eggs using the heat of an active volcano on this Pacific isle.

šŸ“œ Megapodes incubate their eggs using the heat of an active volcano on this Pacific isle.
šŸ” Located on Savo Island, accessible by a 30-minute boat ride from Honiara.

Why Go

🄚 Witness megapodes laying and burying eggs at dawn.
šŸŒ‹ Explore an active volcano with hot springs.
🚶 Trek through verdant jungle along a lava path.
šŸ’° Observe villagers collecting eggs for food and income, supporting the local economy.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Egg yield has been sparse since 2017 due to over-harvesting, and only one field remains.
🚫 Visitors must refrain from disturbing the megapodes' habitat, and should not dig, trample, or disrupt it.
šŸ”„ Water near the volcano's top is extremely hot.

Tips

šŸŒ… Plan your visit at dawn to see egg-laying.
🚤 Savo Island is a 30-minute boat ride from Honiara.
🚶 Allow two hours for the volcano trek.

Cost Villagers collect eggs, each worth about $2.

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