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Experience São Tomé & Príncipe – 8 Days

8 days
Start and end in Sao Tome
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    São Tomé

    Start point
    Sao Tome and Principe (Omali Lodge, 08:00 - 10:00)
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  2. Day 2

    São Tomé

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Lagoon Amelia (3 hours hike) - Visit volcanic crater in Ôbo National Park and Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden with over 130 varieties of orchids
    • São Tomé City Tour - Explore city life, history, colonial architecture, old city centre, and vibrant Mercado Central
    • São Tomé Coffee Mountain and Waterfall Tour - Forest and colonial coffee plantation with local coffee tasting, Waterfall of São Nicolau, and Waterfall of Formoso
    • São Tomé Bird Watching - Bird-watching expeditions featuring 143 bird species including rare endemic species
    • Equator Tour - Boat transfer to Rolas islet (20 minutes) and trekking (30 minutes) to visit the Equator landmark where the Equator line crosses the Greenwich Prime meridian
    • São Tomé Eastern Coast Tour - Colonial plantation estates, coastal landscapes, local cuisine performance by João Carlos Silva at Roça S. João, and viewpoint at São João plantation guesthouse
    • São Tomé Northern Beaches & Green Savannah Tour - Northern beaches, plantations, villages, green savannah landscape, diving at Blue Lagoon beach (30 minutes), opportunity to eat Santola (big marine crabs) in Neves, snorkeling available
    Landmarks
    Ôbo National Park
    Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden
    Mercado Central
    Waterfall of São Nicolau
    Waterfall of Formoso
    Roça S. João
    Rolas Islet
    Equator Landmark
    Blue Lagoon Beach
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  3. Day 3

    São Tomé to Príncipe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bom Bom Island at your own pace - Optional hiking on the island with access to beautiful rock pools with their own unique ecosystems
    Landmarks
    Bom Bom Island
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  4. Day 4

    Príncipe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Santo António City Tour - Explore the photographer's dream town with rustic colonial Portuguese architecture, stroll through streets, visit fish and fresh produce markets, and browse old shops with assorted goods and trinkets
    Landmarks
    Santo António
  5. Day 5

    Príncipe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Diving Tour - Go diving and snorkeling to discover the underwater world of São Tomé and Príncipe with spectacular rock formations, drop-offs over 35 metres, overhangs and cascading boulders
  6. Day 6

    Príncipe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Pipi Waterfall - Leisurely hike through the forest to experience jungle sounds and spot Mona monkeys and African grey parrots
    Landmarks
    Pipi Waterfall
  7. Day 7

    Príncipe to São Tomé

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore São Tomé on your own - Discover the island at your leisure
    • Relax by the pool at Omali Lodge
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    End point
    Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé International Airport, 18:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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    Sabrina

    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    What is the price for a solo traveller on the 8-day São Tomé & Príncipe trip?

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    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The price listed on our website is based on per person sharing double occupancy. For a solo traveller, the cost for this trip is USD 5,995.

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    Are the accommodation places always as indicated in the description or is it depending on availability?

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    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten January 2024

      We will need at least two persons to confirm this tour of Sao Tome and we hope other people will join. Otherwise, we will be happy to quote on a solo traveler basis.

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      Valerie

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      If it's possible to book for a solo traveler then let me know, if it's a private tour could it be for a shorter time period? From 10-17th Feb?

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      Yes, it is possible to book based on a solo travel basis then the cost will change.

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    Anthony

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    Are we able to extend the time on São Tomé island by 1-2 additional days to do more suggested day tours?

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      Yes, it is possible to add more days to the program. We will work on it and get back to you.

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