Vetape Guest House, Tangoa, Santo Visitor Ratings

Vetape is a new Guest House on Tangoa Island, south Santo. Tangoa is just 200 metres from the mainland and some people swim across the channel but beware of Tiger Sharks. Many dogs have been eaten when they fall out of canoes. However, the local people believe the sharks will only eat people who are guilty of a wrongdoing.

Tango is a small island. People choose to live there because it is dry and relatively mosquito free. There a many creeks on the mainland and a submarine pipe transports fresh water across to the island.

On Tangoa you can learn about the history of the island and the missionaries, go fishing and snorkelling. On the mainland you can go bush walking to the Tapuntari Waterfall and other places.

We haven't seen Vetape Guesthouse and the information here is from a poster seen in Luganville and a quick day trip to Tangoa mainland in February 2007.

Costs, Booking andAccommodation
You can telephone Vetape Guesthouse on 36253 (Steven Meto or Viji Vutilolo). Accommodation is 2500 Vatu per person, per night. With meals it is 3250 Vatu. The waterfall tour is 1500 Vatu per person. The charges seem a bit expensive for an out of the way island bungalow and we hope they are negotiable. Exchange Rates.

Vetape Guesthouse can accommodate 7 people in a three bedroom, local style house. Bring your own snorkelling equipment.

Transport
Tangoa is not far from Luganville and the road is relatively good. Talua Bible College used to run a bus service but we heard it's no longer operating (January 2008). See out Santo page for general transport information.

Last updated: February 2008 by Stephen.