If you want to Trek, Walk or Hike Mt. Rano or Heribangara…in the Western Province of Solomon Islands... Leleana Resort is your start. The only 4-Star Resort on Kolombangara Island.

Kolombangara: meaning 'Water Lord', is an island in the Solomon’s Western Province, almost perfectly round, 30 kms across, and at its peak of 1,800 mts, the extinct volcano, Mt. Rano. 80 rivers and creeks flow down the slopes.

Kolombangara forms one of the highest mountains in the Solomon Islands outside of the Guadalcanal region. This area has been preserved from logging and is therefore home to dense jungle with a large variety of wildlife such as the local endemic birds the Kolombangara White Eye and local endemic frogs.

Leleana Resort Kolombangara is idyllically situated between the ocean and the lakes, with the mountain 'Heribangara' poised behind the lakes, ready for your hiking or overnight trekking adventure.

If the ‘Mt. Rano 'extinct volcano' expedition is out of your reach...do not miss out on 'Heribangara'. Our guides are waiting for you. I will let the pictures tell the story!

The Resort area is managed for conservation and is the perfect escape for those interested in adventure. Guests can trek the mountains, birdwatch, snorkel or enjoy other rainforest and river walks. All Leleana Resort hikes are accompanied by our guides. 

Elson, Leleana Resort's Tour guide, at the peak of Mt. Rano.

Trekking to Mt Rano with Simon, guest from Denmark.

(Below) The legend map, showing trekking approach and river/streamlines.

View from Heribangara trek location...overlooking Leleana Resorts lakes and ocean frontage.

Ancestors seat...part of the Heribangara ancestral trek.

Don't miss out!