It is located in the centre of a mountain chain running the length of Savai'i island.

Mount Silisili is ranked 24th by topographic isolation.

Mount Silisili rises to a height of 1,858 m.[3] The word silisili means highest in reference to height, in the Samoan language.

Savai'i is the largest shield volcano island in the South Pacific.

Mount Silisili makes a popular hike of Savai'i island, and can be reached with a 2-day guided round-trip.