Sweet Savusavu: Chocolate Farm Tour

Location 

Tucked into the lush hillside behind Daku Resort, a short seven-minute drive from Savusavu town, KokoMana has been hand-crafting small-batch chocolate since 2018.  
 

Sustainable Agroforest Cocoa Farm 

The Unique Cocoa Farm Experience

This unique forest farm, operated by two chocolate lovers with backgrounds in agricultural research, is no ordinary chocolate making operation. It is a thriving old-growth cocoa farm, intentionally interwoven with a variety of other tropical food trees and native plants.  This harmonious mix attracts a bevy of diverse insects and birds that help pollinate the cocoa and keep pesky insects in check. As an additional measure, three adorable cats patrol the agroforest, safeguarding the ripe cocoa pods from rats. 
 
Besides the environment, KokoMana also champions fair trade practices by employing locals and   sourcing ingredients like sugar cane and additional cocoa from nearby farms.  

 

Chocolate Tour 

Delve into Chocolate Crafting

Get a front row seat to KokoMana's chocolate-making process with an immersive 1½ -2hr Tree to Bar Chocolate Tour. The tour begins in the agroforest where colourful yellow and red pods adorn the almost 500 old-growth cocoa trees. From there you will be guided through the entire chocolate-making process from fermentation, washing, drying and storing to roasting, winnowing, and grinding. And, if you time it right, you might even catch the chocolate maker creating a new batch of silky-smooth chocolate.  

Chocolate Products 

KokoMana's Tempting Offerings

Of course, the best part of any farm tour is the tasting. Wrap up the tour back at their factory in the forest with a sampling session of KokoMana’s delicious chocolates. Their dairy-free dark (70-85%) chocolate bars feature exotic flavours like chilli, masala chai and sea salt and are the perfect gifts to take home with you. 

Opening Hours 

Tours run on weekdays (Mon-Fri) at 10am and 2pm. Kids below 6yrs are free with small discounts available for larger groups. Book your spot with them beforehand on +679 298 9426 or at kokomanafiji@gmail.com 

The perfect blend of education and sensory delight, you'll leave with much more knowledge about ethical chocolate production as well as a new favourite sweet treat.