ALILA MOMENT
Nature’s First Language – A Walk with Safeeru
Price
USD 40 per person including tax
Duration
90 Minutes
Recommended Dress
Resort Casual
Additional Details
No meal included. Guest will be served an herbal drink at the end of the experience.
Experience
Begin your journey with Safeeru, our Cultural Ambassador, who will warmly welcome you into the heart of Kothaifaru Island. As you walk together through lush trails, discover the herbs and trees that have long supported Maldivian life—each with a story, a use, a legacy. Learn how islanders once built homes using limestone and tree branches, crafting shelter from what the land provided. Witness how these same natural materials were ground into pigments for painting, creating vibrant art rooted in tradition. Through this immersive experience, you’ll connect with the island’s past and present, gaining a deeper appreciation for the resourcefulness, creativity, and enduring spirit of Kothaifaru’s people.
Itinerary
Meet Your Guide
Begin with a welcome and introduction from Safeeru, who shares how island life is shaped by nature’s rhythms.
Island Ecology Unfolds
Stroll through the island’s lush interior. Learn to identify medicinal plants, native fruits, and coastal trees that hold cultural significance.
Uses of the Land
Discover how locals use bark, leaves, and herbs for healing and daily rituals—from soothing tea to mosquito salves.
Tea Beneath the Trees
Pause at a shaded clearing for a cup of herbal tea made from ingredients found along your walk—an invitation to taste the island’s quiet gifts.
Closing Thoughts
End the experience with a reflection on the role nature plays in sustaining island life—and how to carry that awareness back with you.
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