Overview
Escape to another world on our Luxurious Sao Tome and Principe holiday – swim in aquamarine waters and visit cacao plantations.
It takes a little effort to travel to the islands of Sao Tome and Principe. However, if you are keen to explore a unique and authentic destination, it is certainly worth the journey. Unspoilt and largely undiscovered, with miles of lush forest and white sandy beaches, the rewards speak for themselves.
The islands hold a quiet charm of days gone by. There are so many hidden gems to explore, from local markets and monuments, to cacao plantations and secluded beaches. Why not take a boat trip and totally immerse yourself in the landscape, where you can enjoy snorkelling, bird spotting and watching the local fishermen cast out their nets. You’ll spend one night on Sao Tome, with time for sightseeing before taking a short flight to the island of Principe. Here, you will stay at the luxurious Bom Bom Island Eco Lodge, which is a hidden tropical paradise.
There are 18 tastefully decorated bungalows, set between two private beaches. A charming wooden walkway leads you across turquoise waters to the little Islet of Bom Bom, where you can dine and enjoy a drink. Bom Bom Resort is currently undergoing major renovation and is due to reopen in June 2024, so our favourite resort has just got even better! We’ve included a good amount of time at the resort because it’s such a beautiful place and there is so much to see and do. You will be provided with snorkelling equipment to use, so you can swim amongst the fish as often as you like. There are plenty of excursion that can be booked from the resort, so you won’t run out of things to do!
For scuba diving enthusiasts, there are dive centres on both Islands. Sao Tome and Principe sit right on the equator, which means that water temperatures are good for swimming year-round, though visibility is clearest between December and March. Often likened to dives in the Carribean, you’ll soon find yourself swimming amongst snapper, parrot fish, barracuda, moray eels, turtles, and gorgonian sea fans, as well as finding volcanic boulders covered in colourful yellow, orange and red hard corals. PADI open water and advanced dive courses are available, as well as one-of dives. Due to there being no hyperbaric chamber (at the time of writing), dives will be limited to between 10 and 20 meters in depth, but this still leaves plenty of scope for some fantastic tropical adventures.
Contact one of our team to talk through your Sao Tome and Principe holiday options. Max and Ian are our holiday specialists for Sao Tome and Principe and would be delighted to hear from you.
Itinerary
Guide Price £5,450 per person
We can create a tailor-made holiday to suit your budget.
All of our sample itineraries can be amended to include the things that you love the most. After discussing your preferred options, we send you a detailed itinerary and quote and will always clearly outline what is included within the price of your tailor-made trip. Our guide price for this 11 day holiday includes international flights from the UK, inter-island flights and accommodation in twin share, en-suite rooms whilst on the islands, on a half board basis. We've also included all airport transfers and guided excursions, as detailed in the itinerary. The Solar do Castelo hotel in Lisbon is on B&B basis, so you can take advantage of Lisbon's choice of excellent restaurants. We will use our first-hand knowledge of the islands and Lisbon to plan your perfect holiday package, and we're always on hand to support you whilst you are travelling, via our 24hr contact number.
Accommodation
Our 'Luxurious Sao Tome and Principe Holiday' is designed to give you the best accommodation available on the islands. Everywhere you stay is charmingly luxurious and you'll take excursions which will give you an insight into the culture and a flavour of the islands.
Activities
Explore the colonial heritage of Sao Tome city with one of our guides, before flying to Principe. There will be many subtle highlights on this trip and those wishing to stay longer can add an extension to stay for example at the Roca Belo Monte, or the world-class luxury resort the Sundy Praia.
Location
Situated in the Gulf of Guinea of the west coast of Africa these two islands have a wonderful feeling of idyllic isolation.
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