Description

Discover a destination where pristine rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and unspoiled beaches beckon to adventurous souls.

Often referred to as Africa’s Eden or the African Galapagos, the islands of Sao Tome and Principe offer an extraordinary journey to one of the world’s most biodiverse and remote archipelagos. Located just 260 km off the coast of Gabon, this two-island nation remains a well-kept secret, visited by only around 30,000 travelers each year.

Now, you have the chance to uncover its mysteries.

Explore lush rainforests and encounter exotic species found nowhere else on Earth.

Sao Tome and Principe boast more endemic species per square mile than the famous Galapagos Islands. Wander through verdant landscapes where over 25 unique bird species soar above, and over 25 types of butterflies flutter amidst the foliage.

Off the coast, dive into crystalline waters teeming with rare tropical fish and playful dolphins. This is an Eden-like haven, sculpted over 30 million years of splendid isolation.

How often can you say you’ve stood at the world’s coordinates: 00°N 00°E? You can do it in the stunning Rolas Island, where you can straddle the equator, standing with one foot in the northern and the other in the southern hemisphere.

This tiny, idyllic islet off the southern tip of Sao Tome, surrounded by turquoise waters, offers not just a geographical wonder but an opportunity to relax on some of the archipelago’s most breathtaking beaches.

Unearth the fascinating history of Sao Tome and Principe by exploring its once-grand colonial plantations, known as rocas. Wander through Roca Agua Ize, a beautifully restored plantation where you’ll experience echoes of the past alongside modern-day island life. Witness how time has gracefully melded with the tropical wilderness as vegetation begins to reclaim abandoned plantations, adding a mysterious charm to these sites.

From the beats of African drums to the captivating melodies of Portuguese-inspired music, Sao Tome and Principe’s unique cultural fusion is evident in every corner of the island.

Savour a cuisine that blends European and African flavors, and admire the vibrant artistic expressions that define this archipelago’s creative soul.

A visit here is not just a journey into nature but also a deep dive into a cultural tapestry unlike any other.

This exclusive travel package invites you to explore the hidden gems of Sao Tome and Príncipe, relax on pristine tropical beaches fringed by palm trees, and immerse yourself in the vivid greens of untouched rainforests.

Discover a destination where time stands still, and nature reigns supreme, a place where every moment is filled with wonder and every corner offers a new adventure.

Your Accommodation:

1st Accommodation (3 nights): Praia Inhame is a paradise on earth, a perfect symbiosis between nature and the pure pleasure of well-being, surrounded by everything you always dreamed of having close by. In the midst of luxuriant vegetation and on the sea of tropical temperatures, bungalows of various types with private toilets await you in a place where reality surpasses dream.

The bungalows, surrounded by lush landscapes, are built with local wood, and have a natural and comfortable environment for those looking for a few days of rest. Equipped with private toilets and usually consisting of 2 beds, they are equipped with all the comfort you need to make your stay as pleasant and unforgettable.

2nd Accommodation (4 nights): Club Santana is located in Santana, Cantagalo, 15 km from the city of Sao Tome; the resort is inserted in a property of lush vegetation surrounded by the equatorial forest and comprises 31 bungalows with sea views. It has a private beach and a variety of quality products and services that meet different motivations and needs – leisure, beach, nature. Kayaking, snorkelling, paddle, infinite pool, free wi-fi, beach towels, sunbeds, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

The resort offers Bungalows with sea views, surrounded by the lush Sao Tome equatorial forest.

All the bungalows are equipped for the maximum comfort of the guests with air conditioning, 220V electrical supply,  IPTV TV (26 channels),  individual safe, mini-bar, coffee machine, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, extendable rope for drying clothes and private covered balcony.

Activities Included in Package:

Sao Tome city (Capital) – Explore the city with colonialist architecture, visit the vibrant local market, discover the exuberant tropical local fruits, the sounds, colours and the genuine kind, gentle and happy people. Have a truly immersive food experience, tasting the rich local cuisine. (Lunch included)

Chocolate route – This experience takes you to the plantation to see and learn the several stages of growing cacao and transforming it into amazing chocolate. After you will visit the producer shop in Sao Tome city, where you can taste what is rated as the best chocolate in the world!

Coffee route – Another incredible experience in a coffee plantation where you also see and learn the several stages of growing coffee and transforming it into the roasted final product. You will visit the coffee museum and at the end indulge yourself with a taste of an incredible cup of coffee.

Explore the Rocas (old plantations) – Explore the history of Sao Tome, old and new, engage with the locals, immerse in the traditions and heritage of the Island, influenced by different origin countries of the people. (Lunch included)

Waterfalls – explore the luxuriant rainforest and discover beautiful waterfalls, watch the many different bird species and untouched and pure settings.

Beaches – discover pristine beaches along the route to the south of the island. Don’t be surprised to be alone in most of them! (Lunch included)

Turtles conservation – visit the local Turtle conservation NGO facilities. São Tomé receives every year the visit of five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world, Chelonia mydas (green turtle), Lepidochelys olivacea (olive ridley), Eretmochelys imbricata (hawksbill), Dermochelys coriacea (leatherback) and Caretta caretta (loggerhead). From November to January you will have a high chance of seeing these turtles laying their eggs and from January to the end of March you might be lucky enough to see hatchlings making their way to the ocean for the first time. During this period with the NGO you witness them either collecting the eggs to protect them or releasing the little turtles to their first walk to the sea. Did you know only 1/1000 will reach adult life?

Boat trip to Ilheu das Rolas – not only you will discover another paradise, uncovering more pristine beaches, but you will also, on this tiny island, be able to be at the centre of the world, at the coordinates 00N 00E, having one foot in each hemisphere!

Boat trip from Inhame to Santana or Sao Tome – Spend most of the day in a boat, admiring the island from the sea, exploring unexplored beaches, snorkelling and having a picnic on a pristine beach. (picnic included)