Summary
The remote and delightful tropical islands of Sao Tome and Principe are the perfect destination for adventurous honeymooners.
Highlights
- Arrive and stay in a relaxing beach resort.
- Explore the remote and romantic south of Sao Tome.
- Feel like filmstars at the fantastic Bom Bom Principe.
The Details
A honeymoon in Sao Tome and Principe is an amazing adventure full of excitement, memorable places to stay and more than a little romance. You’ll be staying in a mix of comfortable and at times luxurious accommodation throughout your honeymoon.
If you’ve not heard of, or even considered Sao Tome & Principe, then perhaps these remote, but delightful tropical islands could be just the place to visit to relax and get away from it all after the stresses and excitement of your wedding. The perfect destination for your honeymoon adventure.
These secret islands are well and truly off the beaten track and virtually untouched by the rapid changes found elsewhere in the world. With tourism still in its infancy, you’ll discover remote islands lost in time.
Explore the colonial heritage of the island with a guide, before driving down the coastal road to see Sao Tome’s most famous blowhole Boca d’Inferno and one of the most beautiful white and sandy beaches of Sao Tome, Cete Ondas.
Try your hand at Santomean cooking and travel even further south to visit tiny Rolas Island to stand on the equator.
On of the many highlights of your honeymoon is without a doubt going to be your stay at the Bom Bom Island Lodge, where you can relax on its private beaches. A visit to Banana Beach shouldn’t be missed either!
In the evenings, stunning sunsets will take your breath away, and after romantic candlelit dinners in the relaxing settings of Roca Sundy or Roca Belo Monte, you may never want to leave!
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Suggested Itinerary
Fly from Heathrow to Lisbon. On arrival transfer to the Solar do Castelo, which is situated just below the Castle of Sao Joao in Lisbon (20mins).
Transfer to the airport and fly to Sao Tome. On arrival transfer to Club Santana (30mins). Please note that at certain times of the year you will be staying at Omali Lodge instead of Club Santana.
Afternoon tour of Sao Tome City (visiting Fortress of Sao Sebastian, city cathedral, local markets, Cacao gallery and fishing villages where is is possible to taste locally smoked fish. Back around 16:00hrs.
Transfer to the plantation house of Roca Sao Joao. En route visiting Boca do Inferno and plantations Agua Ize and Sao Joao. Also visit beach of Sete Ondas. Lunch included at plantation Sao Joao.
Free day at Roca Sao Joao - rainforest walk or cookery lessons need to be booked before departing for Sao Tome.
Transfer to Ponta Baleia and boat to Ilheu das Rolas and your accommodation at Pestana Equator. Afternoon free to relax or walk to the equator monument.
Boat transfer back to the mainland for your next two nights at Inhame Eco Lodge.
Guided visit to the Malanza Mangroves in a traditional dugout canoe or visit turtle nesting sites (depending on the time of year). Turtles nest November and December.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Principe. On arrival transfer to Bom Bom Principe. In the afternoon you could go snorkelling from one of the hotel's private beaches (masks, snorkels and fins can be borrowed from the hotel).
Free day - Today you could book the hotel's 4x4 and travel into the rugged interior of the island.
Free day - Today you could hire a fishing boat to visit some of the remote bays along the coast where it is possible to swim and snorkel.
Free day - The hotel can organise local guides (often staff who have an interest in birds or walking) for a walk through the forests around the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and fly back to Sao Tome. On arrival, transfer to Omali Lodge in Sao Tome city. Rest of the day free.
Morning free until transfer to the airport. Fly back home overnight via Lisbon.
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Suggested places to stay
From £5,150 per person
Price included
The price is based on two people sharing a twin or a double room, activities as described and includes flights from the UK.
For a personalised itinerary and full list of what's included, please get in touch.
