Overview
This exciting holiday on Sao Tome and Principe combines authentic experiences with luxury stays in a tropical paradise.
The golden beaches and tropical forests of Sao Tome and Principe are unspoilt and largely undiscovered. It’s a long journey but the rewards speak for themselves. Once colonised by the Portuguese who established large sugar and cacao plantations, many of the colonial structures have slowly been reclaimed by the forest. But the trees and beaches remain untouched, and the locals enjoy a relaxed pace of life.
Your holiday starts with one night on Sao Tome, staying at Omali Lodge. We can arrange a guided tour of the city so you can familiarise yourself your surroundings. You’ll then take the short flight to the island of Principe, where you’ll stay at the luxurious Bom Bom Eco Lodge. This will be your hidden tropical paradise for the rest of your stay.
Bom Bom Resort has recently undergone a major renovation and reopened in 2024. Max and Ian went to visit and were really impressed with the stylish new lodges and pool. It remains our favourite resort, where every little luxury has been thought of. You are surrounded by tropical forest enriched by birdsong, and the ocean is on your doorstep. Bom Bom has two private beaches and snorkels and masks area available for you to use. There are plenty of excursion on offer too, such as guided walks and discovery island tours, or turtle and bird watching.
Scuba Diving enthusiasts can enjoy dives from both islands. Whether you’re looking for a beginners sessions, a dive for the more experienced, or a full PADI course, we can organise it for you. You’re close to the equator, so water temperatures are good year-round, though visibility is clearest between December and March. If you’re interested in diving, get in touch and we can send you the full information.
Max and Ian are our holiday specialists for Sao Tome and Principe, so do get in touch if you have any questions.
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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