Mount Tabwemasana
The highest mountain in Vanuatu, on western Santo, climbed on a multi-day expedition.
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Tabwemasana rises to 1879 metres on the western side of Espiritu Santo and is the highest point in Vanuatu, a mountain in dense forest with no road anywhere near it, so the climb runs several days from the west coast through villages and rainforest with local guides and porters. Cloud sits on the top almost permanently. Very few people attempt it in any given year.
What you actually see
- The summit - 1879 metres and the highest point in the country.
- The forest route - several days walking through rainforest and gardens.
- The villages - the settlements the route passes and depends on.
- The cloud - near-permanent cover over the upper mountain.
When to go
May to October is the dry season and the only sensible window. The wet season makes the route impassable. Cloud covers the summit in any month.
Honest expectations
This is a multi-day expedition requiring guides, porters, custom permissions and full self-sufficiency. There is no rescue capability. The summit is almost always in cloud and there is often no view at all.
Nearby
Big Bay is east, and Luganville is southeast.
What to pack for Mount Tabwemasana
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
