Chief Willie's Nagol Bungalows has been operating since 1993. In February 2005 there were four new bungalows built by the black sand beach about 5 minutes walk south of Salap village. Nagol Bungalows is also a pleasant spot to relax for a couple of days whilst gearing up for the land dive.
The main attractions in the area are the Naghol (land-diving), from April to early June each year, and traditional villages.
Nagol Bungalows offers several tours include land-diving, Ratap kastom village, bush walking, caves and a kastom Eel Stone. The prices for these tours are not clearly set out (there's no price list). Before taking a tour, ask what it involves and if there are any restrictions (eg photography).
Accommodation and Food
Nagol has four big bungalows and a dining hall (yacht club). Each bungalow has room for a double bed and two or three singles. There's also an old guesthouse with three double rooms and three single rooms (due to be replaced). Mosquito nets are provided. Kerosene lamps are used for lighting. The bungalows are lockable if you bring your own small padlock.
Nagol Bungalows has one shared toilet and one haos blong swim. If you don't like to see the women carry buckets of bathing water you can swim in the river. The sit-down pit toilet is in good order. Bath towel and toilet paper are supplied.
Basic meals at Nagol include rice and tin meat, kumala and fish and lap-lap. Breakfasts are tea with bread or crackers. Expect fancier meals during the high season. Drinking water is sourced from Nagol's rainwater tank or a nearby spring.
Services, Suggestions and Transport
Pangi has a few stores, telephones and a medical dispensary. See our Pentecost page for transport information.