“Survivor: South Pacific” was filmed on the island of Upolu in Samoa.

Where Was Survivor: South Pacific Filmed?

Main filming location

  • The season took place on Upolu , one of the two main islands of the independent nation of Samoa.
  • Beaches and jungle areas around Upolu were used for the camps, challenges, and tribal council, giving the season its distinct “South Pacific” look.

Extra context for fans

  • This was the third time the U.S. version of Survivor filmed in Samoa, after the earlier seasons Survivor: Samoa and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.
  • Production originally planned to film in Tonga, but economic issues there led them to switch back to Samoa and use the vicinity of Upolu instead.

Quick facts (HTML table)

Season Full title Primary filming location Country Filming dates
23 Survivor: South Pacific Upolu Samoa May 30 – July 7, 2011
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