Sao Tome e Principe is home to more endemic species per square mile than the Galapagos Islands. Species evolved in splendid isolation over the course of 30 million years; the skies are studded with over 25 endemic species of bird and 25 endemic species of butterfly, while the sea abounds with cetaceans and rare tropical fish.
Only around 30,000 tourists visit each year. Your adventure is on the main island of São Tomé, which was uninhabited until it was discovered by the Portuguese in the late 15th century.
It’s not every day that you stand on the equator, with one foot in the northern and the other in the southern hemisphere. But it’s possible when exploring the paradisiac Rolas Island, a tiny islet off the southern tip of Sao Tome. Rolas Island is located a mere 6 degrees longitude of the Prime Meridian line, making it the nearest landmass to the coordinates 00N 00E – this means you are almost standing in the centre of the Earth.
History is brought to life when visiting the old grandiose plantations (rocas) such as Roca Agua Ize. A few of these old farms still function after being restored and nationalised, whilst the others are now abandoned, with vegetation slowly reclaiming the land. Contemporary Sao Tome and Principe have a unique culture combining Portuguese and West African cultural traits. They infuse everything from music, dance, and cuisine as well as creative artworks displayed everywhere around the island.
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)
Available Packages
Twin Centre
- Half Board Meal Plan (Breakfast and Dinner).
- Transfer to and from Sao Tome e Principe Airport.
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Praia Inhame Bungalow with Sea View.
- Transfer by Boat from Praia Inhame to Club Santana.
- 4 Nights Accommodation in Club Santana Bungalow with Sea View.
- 1.5 Ltr Water Bottle, and Tea/Coffee included in Bungalows in both Accommodations.
- All Activities as included above. (Lunch included where stated).
All Year (apart from Christmas and New Year) | 7 Nights | |
Single Room | £ 1520 | |
Double Room | £ 1250 | |
23rd December 2024 to 07 January 2025 | 7 Nights | |
Single Room | £ 1760 | |
Double Room | £ 1430 |
Local Charge:
A fee of 3 euros per day and per person. This fee must be paid locally by the guest at the time of check-out from the hotel.