An authentic way to immerse yourself in the Fijian culture is through the popular Tifajek or Sabeto Mud Pool and Hot Springs. It offers a rejuvenating day of healing travel. On the main island, Viti Levu, I enjoyed an excursion from Lautoka to this spa resort for some TLC. So, I love sharing tips on a getaway at Tifajek Mud Pool Fiji & Hot Springs. Also, I stopped at Garden of the Sleeping Giant to experience the beautiful orchid gardens.
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Driving by sugar cane plantations, we made our way to our first destination. Garden of the Sleeping Giants is a sanctuary at the foothills of the Nausori Highlands. Its jungle walk takes you through a large lily pond, native forests and most vividly, the orchid displays. Overall, there are more than 2,000 different kinds of vibrant orchids showcased.
Tifajek Mud Pool Fiji & Hot Springs
Welcomed by a guide at Tifajek Mud Pool & Hot Springs, we surrendered to the therapeutic process of this day spa. Overall, I immediately perceived an authentic and unpretentious spa experience mostly outdoors. Firstly, in my swimsuit my guide helped me pat a thin coat of mud on my exposed skin.
Mud Baths are therapeutic because they contain minerals, such as, sulfur, magnesium, zinc and bromine. These relax the muscles, extract impurities from the skin, relieve pain from inflammation and joint pain. Also, the mud exfoliates dead skin cells and improves skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis.
After allowing the mud to dry on my skin, I soaked in the hot springs to clean off the mud. Then, I got a Fijian massage lying on a floor mat to furthermore, release toxins and relax.
Lunch and Kava Ceremony
After a rejuvenating Mud Bath and Massage, I enjoyed my Fijian lunch, including the native white Taro dish. Taro root is an excellent source of fiber, which improves the digestive system. Also, its high levels of vitamin C and E help maintain a healthy immune system.
Then, we enjoyed a simple Kava Ceremony with 2 Fijian ladies, with a good sense of humor. They giggled and introduced us to the ceremonial stages. Before taking the bowl, she claps her hands once and says, “Bula!” (normally a greeting, but in this setting it’s an expression of gratitude) Then, she takes the bowl with both hands and drinks it all at once. With a grin, she lets out a big sigh of happiness and hands the bowl back to the host and then claps (along with everyone else) 3 times, saying, “Bula!”
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Then, along with the 2 guides and 2 other guests, I repeated this ritual. Almost immediately, I feel my tongue, mouth and lips beginning to tingle and go a bit numb. The relaxing wave moved through me, leaving me even more relaxed after my Mud Bath and massage.
Overall, Fijian Tifajek Mud Pool
This is the ultimate day of rejuvenating in a Fijian paradise. The combination of the therapeutic minerals from the mud baths, along with a massage and Kava Ceremony is good for the soul. Overall, it’s a testament to the healing power of Mother Nature, pure and simple.
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