| Bulevak
Guesthouse, Baiap, Ambrym
Visitor
Ratings
Bulevak
is a new community guest house on west Ambrym at Baiap village
(pronounced 'by-ap'). It is a friendly place and hot springs
are a local attraction. Volcano treks can also be arranged
here (via Meltungon).
Thanks
to Zarah Heyworth, the first guest, for providing us the
information here.
Costs
and Booking
Bulevak charges 1500 to 2000 Vatu per person, per night,
including three meals. Exchange
rates.
To let
the community know you are coming, telephone Craig Cove
airport and leave a message for the Baiap Dispensary (Andrew)
or the Baiap store. You may also telephone Baiap village
on 48995 (community phone). We are also told that Bulevak
Guesthouse can be booked through Island
Safaris.
Accommodation
and Food
Bulevak Guesthouse has three bungalows; one has a single
and a double room, the other has three single beds. Buckets
are used for showers and there is a pit-toilet.
Food
at Bulevak is simple but plentiful, including cabbage, kumala,
pumpkin and taro.
Services,
Suggestions and Transport
Baiap village has a medical dispensary, a community telephone
and one of the best stores on west Ambrym (with cold drinks).
It is
easy to get a truck ride to Baiap from the Craig Cove airport,
even without booking, as there are many trucks from along
the coast to meet each flight.
Like
most villages in Vanuatu, Baiap is a quite traditional and
conservative and best suited to culturally-minded visitors.
There are separate swimming areas for male and females and
this should be considered by couples, particularly unmarried
couples.
First
surveyed: November 2005 by Zarah.
Last updated: December 2005 by Stephen.
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