Hidden in the Gulf of Guinea, off the west coast of Africa lie the spectacular volcanic islands of Sao Tome and Principe. These are the islands time forgot, a real-life Jurassic park, but without the dinosaurs! Our tailor-made holidays are put together from our own extensive experiences of travelling around the islands and could see you doing everything from hiking through tropical rainforests to relaxing in hammocks and snorkelling with tropical fish.
The tropical Islands of Sao Tome and Principe can be enjoyed during any month of the year. The most optimum months to visit are perhaps during the short dry season, between December and February, because this is a good time to see the turtles coming to shore to nest. The long dry season, between June and September, is the most settled. During the dry seasons the weather is usually warm and predominantly dry, but you can get some short downpours, and high humidity does mean that the skies are often overcast.
If you enjoy the intensity of short tropical downpours followed by clear blue skies, and an abundance of tropical foliage, then visit during the wetter months: October and November, and March to May.
Turtle nesting season runs from mid-November through to early February, with hatching generally occurring during March. October through to March are the optimum months for bird watching enthusiasts and there are a range of bird watching walks and excursions on offer. Humpback whale watching season is between late July and October, most of which falls in the long dry season, with the exception of October which is the wettest month on Sao Tome and Principe.
We take care of every detail of your tailor-made holiday, including flights. Our team searches for the best fares, schedules, and departure airports to suit your needs. Should there be any unexpected delays, we’re just a phone call away. Our emergency 24-hour UK helpline connects you directly to a member of our team for immediate support and advice. We offer complete flexibility, so your holiday has no limits; from multi-leg flights to internal flights and stopovers with city-packages, we’ve got it covered.
TAP (the Portuguese National carrier) operate flights from Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow to Lisbon, connecting with onward flights to Sao Tome. There will be a short stopover in Accra. You can also fly from Edinburgh, Bristol or Luton airports with EasyJet, or with Ryanair from Stansted to Lisbon, we’ll then arrange a separate ticket on TAP for your onward flight to Sao Tome. Our holidays are tailor-made and it’s easy to include a few nights in the Portuguese capital
TAP (the Portuguese National carrier) has daily direct flights from Toronto, Boston, New York and Miami to Lisbon. SATA (the Azorean airline) operates daily direct flights from Boston and Toronto to Lisbon. You then need a separate ticket to connect on a TAP flight to either Sao Tome, again with the short stopover in Accra.
If you are departing from outside the UK, US, or Canada, simply get in touch to discuss your holiday plans and we will talk through your flight options
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Explore this beautiful Island and its world renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Discover Príncipe
Relax on gold-sand beaches, snorkel in tropical waters, walk through rainforests and cocao plantations with a guide, and enjoy boat excursions to the tropical islets that surround the twin African islands Sao Tome and Principe
From £5,985 per person
Walk hand-in-hand along empty beaches, swim and snorkel in tropical waters, and enjoy private guided excursions, staying in beachside suites and luxury former-estate houses.
From £7,195 per person
Stay at luxurious Bom Bom Eco Lodge, and enjoy private beaches, the daily chorus of birdsong, boat excursions, snorkelling trips, and guided walks through rainforest and cacao plantations
From £5,695 per person
The island of Principe is the epitome of a paradise island and Sundy Praia is a luxury tented resort, where you're surrounded by tropical forests and birdsong, and golden beaches
From £6,850 per person
A self-drive adventure around the equatorial island of São Tomé, letting the journey unfold as you drive through friendly villages, along coastal roads, and along bumpy, tropical forest roads
From £3,575 per person
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