Malekula island

Malekula is the second largest island and the most diverse, culturally and linguistically, with over thirty distinct languages spoken. Some of the best custom dances come from the island. The names given to the primary cultural groups are Small Nambas and Big Nambas.
The interior of Malekula is mountainious, rugged and forest-covered with great walking tracks and bird watching opportunities. There are even old cannibal sites hidden in the bush on north Malekula.

Malekula has an estimated population of about 25,000 on the coastal areas and around 1,500 in the rugged interior. The villagers are exceptionally friendly and enjoy sharing their proud cultural heritage with visitors. Neighboring islands such as Maskelynes and other small offshore islands along the east coast of Malekula have sand beaches and coral reefs with good snorkeling and diving.

Highlights

Malekula is known as the island of 'kastom and adventure'. Many visitors are also intrigued by its history of cannibalism. It is the second largest island and the most di...

Accommodation and Tour Information

In Malampa, the local operators have established a booking service for both Malekula and Ambrym Islands called malampa.travel, and a call centre with a full-time reservat...

Events

Events and cultural Festivals on Malekula island, Malampa Province.

Getting There

Air Vanuatu flies daily (except Saturdays) into the main Malekula airport of Norsup, from both Vila and Santo. There are also regular flights to airports on Malekula at L...

Cultural Information

Historically, in Smol Nambas villages, men would sleep in one house know as the “amel”, while women and children would sleep together in a separate house. It was the Smol...

Map

To view Malekula's cultural heritage, adventure tours and bungalows visit http://www.malekula.travel. Click here to download Malampa 2016 Travel Guide. Getting here and ...