Summary
Escape to a world of golden sandy beaches, tropical adventure, and gorgeous sunsets.
Highlights
- Swim and snorkel from Banana Beach then relax on the golden sands.
- Enjoy luxury accommodation in a grand post-colonial manor house.
- Join your guides to explore the wider island.
The Details
Roca Belo Monte is grand location: a tastefully-converted country house with extensive grounds and a stunning private beach made famous by the 1991 Bacardi Rum advert. Here you can spend your time relaxing in the luxurious grounds or by exploring the island on one of our fascinating guided tours.
Join your guides on a walk through the primary forests of Principe. Borrow snorkel equipment and swim in the crystal-clear waters. Take a guided kayak journey around Principe’s remote northern beaches. Return to Belo Monte’s promontory and relax with a cocktail before dinner on the terrace. Watch bats play around the house and trees as the sun sets.
It takes a little effort to travel to the islands of Sao Tome and Principe, however if you’re prepared to do this the rewards will speak for themselves. The islands hold a quiet charm of days gone by and yet if you take a closer look you’ll be surprised by what you find, especially on the island of Principe.
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Suggested Itinerary
Fly from Heathrow to Lisbon. On arrival transfer Solar do Castelo, which is the only hotel situated inside the walls of the Castle of Sao Joao in Lisbon (30mins).
Transfer to the airport and fly to Sao Tome. On arrival transfer to Omali Lodge (10 mins).
Tour of Sao Tome City visiting the Fortress of Sao Sebastian, Independence Square, Cathedral Nossa Senhora da Graca, old and new markets and Cacao Gallery. You will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Principe. On arrival transfer to the Roca Belo Monte (10 mins). In the afternoon you could go snorkelling from the hotel's private beach (masks, snorkels and fins can be borrowed from the hotel).
Free day - Today you might like to take an exploratory a jeep tour of the island.
Free day - Today you might like to have a boat trip along the coast and visit the yellow sandy bays where you can swim and snorkel in the clear water.
Free day - Today you might like to venture into the rainforest on a guided walk, or spend some time with a bird-watching guide.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Sao Tome. On arrival transfer to Omali Lodge.
Free day until it's time for your late afternoon transfer to the airport. Depart and fly back home overnight via Lisbon.
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From £4,950 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.
