4-Hour Turtle Nesting Tour in Santa Maria
Highlights
Santa Maria
nature, photography, walking
Group Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Description
Explore the remarkable turtle nesting sites of Sal on a guided evening walk from Santa Maria. Learn about the life cycle and conservation of sea turtles as you follow expert biologists along protected beaches. Observe females nesting in season and understand why Cape Verde is one of the most important habitats. Enjoy a small group experience focused on wildlife respect and education while witnessing nature at its most captivating through responsible guiding that prioritises safety for travellers and turtles always.
Itinerary
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4-Hour Turtle Nesting Experience in Santa Maria
- Meet your expert guides and receive an introduction to sea turtle biology, evolution, characteristics, and conservation priorities.
- Travel towards Kitebeach area and arrive at a protected stretch of coastline where nesting occurs.
- Walk along the beach in small groups at night while carefully searching for female turtles coming ashore to nest.
- Learn about the nesting season, which usually runs from mid July to late September, and can sometimes extend into October.
- Understand why visits are only permitted during the legal nesting window and how beaches are protected outside these dates.
- Observe the turtle nesting process quietly, keeping a respectful distance and remaining seated to avoid disturbance.
- Hear explanations about success rates for sightings and the importance of Cape Verde as a major nesting location.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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