Dram Dram Bungalows

Malekula Accommodation
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What we offer

Tucked away on the north-west coast of Malekula, Dram Dram Bungalows is a small, community rooted lodge sitting beside a black volcanic sand beach. With just two rooms, breakfast included, a communal dining area perched over the water, and access to some of the island's most memorable experiences, including a guided hike to Losinwei Waterfall and an unforgettable Cannibal History Tour, this is Malekula the way it was meant to be explored. Join one of our tours or even pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner at our beachside restaurant. 

What Makes Dram Dram Bungalows Special

Discover the unique elements that create an authentic experience

  1. Experience Losinwei Waterfall

Walk behind the curtain of a stunning waterfall, swim to its base, and explore the lush Malekula jungle with a local guide.

  1. Delve into Malekula's Cannibal Past

Visit a real jungle site with genuine artefacts and hear the unfiltered stories behind Malekula's cannibalistic past.

  1. Enjoy Comfortable Beachfront Accommodation

Wake up steps from the black volcanic sands of North West Malekula, breakfast included every morning.

"Every guest at Dram Dram Bungalows is welcomed with a traditional salusalu. It's our favourite moment. We can't wait to share it with you!"

Leinasei & Setla - Owners & Hosts

Location

Losinwei Utar Northwest Malekula, Lakatoro, Vanuatu

Details

On Malekula’s north‑west coast, Dram Dram Bungalows offers two cosy rooms beside a black volcanic sand beach. With breakfast included, a waterfront dining area, and tours to Losinwei Waterfall or the Cannibal History site, it’s a simple, community‑rooted base for exploring the island or just enjoying a meal at the beachside restaurant.

What We Offer

Double Room

Wake up to the sound of the ocean in this ultra-spacious couple's room, where towering ceilings give the space a wonderfully open, airy feel. Set within Dram Dram Bungalows on the black volcanic sands of Malekula, this double room offers a simple, genuine slice of island life: breakfast included, no distractions, just you and one of Vanuatu's quieter, wilder coastlines. 

Highlights

  • Double bed with ultra-spacious layout
  • Towering ceilings for an airy feel
  • Breakfast included
  • Steps from a black volcanic sand beach
  • Easy access to waterfall and cannibal tours

Single Room

Our Single Room is a cosy retreat for up to one guest, including breakfast. Simple, affordable, and steps from a black volcanic sand beach, it's the kind of place where you slow down and take it all in. Tucked into the lush surrounds of North West Malekula, this snug room lets the destination do the talking.

Highlights

  • Cosy single room, great value
  • Breakfast included in every stay
  • Steps from a black volcanic beach
  • Shared modern bathroom facilities
  • Easy access to waterfall and cannibal tours

Additional Things to Do

Cannibal History Tour

Step into one of Vanuatu's most extraordinary and unfiltered slices of kastom history with the Dram Dram Cannibal History Tour. Deep in the jungle, knowledgeable local guides lead you through an authentic historical site where genuine artefacts, ancient stones, and stories of a not-so-distant past bring history to life in a way few experiences can. Thought-provoking, raw, and utterly fascinating, this is kastom culture without the filter.

Highlights

  • Visit a real jungle historical site
  • View genuine artefacts, including human bones
  • Explore an ancient nasara with sacrificial stones
  • Unfiltered stories from knowledgeable local guides
  • An affordable per-person rate

Losinwei Waterfall Tour

Trek through forest trails and wade across jungle rivers to reach one of Vanuatu's most rewarding natural spots. Led by Setla, a 93+-year-old guide (or one of our other guides) and landowner with a lifetime of knowledge about the surrounding plants and trees, this half-day adventure builds beautifully through tiered cascades before revealing a large waterfall you can swim beneath, duck behind, and even climb. Accessible to most fitness levels, it's a genuine off-the-beaten-track experience that earns its payoff.

Highlights

  • Guided by the kastom landowner
  • Learn traditional plant and tree knowledge en route
  • Multiple river crossings and tiered cascades throughout
  • Swim behind and climb to the top of the waterfall
  • Accessible to most fitness levels, no experience needed

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Losinwei Utar Northwest Malekula, Lakatoro, Australia