Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | São Tomé — Rainforest, Endemic Birds, Turtles, Volcanic Sites |
| Price From | $2,634 per person (twin share, small group from Accra) |
| Tour Style | Nature-Focused Small Group — Birdwatching, Turtle Conservation |
| Best Season | November — February (turtle nesting), June — September (dry) |
| Data Source | TourRadar / Landtours Ghana — 2026 verified (8% off) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive São Tomé — Tropical Welcome
Arrival at Omali São Tomé, a 4-star boutique hotel with tropical gardens. Afternoon at Lagarto Beach — swim in warm Atlantic waters. Welcome dinner. Overnight at Omali.
Day 2: Ôbo National Park — Endemic Bird Safari
Dawn birdwatching: São Tomé holds the world record for endemic bird species per square kilometer. Look for São Tomé giant sunbird, São Tomé paradise flycatcher, São Tomé fiscal, São Tomé prinia, and the elusive São Tomé grosbeak. Afternoon: trek to Lagoa Amélia through primary rainforest. Overnight at Omali.
Day 3: Cocoa Farms & Fishing Villages
Visit a working organic cocoa farm. Learn about bean-to-bar chocolate. Afternoon: explore southern fishing villages. Watch the colorful pirogues return with the day’s catch. Visit the Roça São João restaurant for São Toméan gastronomy. Overnight at Omali.
Day 4: Turtle Conservation & Volcanic Sites
Morning at the sea turtle conservation project on São Tomé’s southern beaches. Learn about leatherback, green, and hawksbill turtle protection (seasonal Nov-Feb active nesting). Afternoon: visit volcanic sites including Boca do Inferno blowhole and hot springs. Evening: night patrol for nesting turtles (seasonal). Overnight at Omali.
Day 5: Depart
Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 4 nights at Omali São Tomé (4-star)
- Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
- Expert birding guide
- Turtle conservation visit
- Cocoa plantation tour
- All transfers
- Park & conservation fees
