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Sao Tome
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Embark on a journey through the largest island of Sao Tome and Principe to discover its colonial past and its treasure of natural beauty. On this journey, you will visit cultural and historical landmarks, hike to Ngola Waterfall, visit local plantations and relax at beautiful beaches.
DAY 01
Arrival in sao tome
Upon arrival in São Tome, meet & greet with your Sao Tome guide and transfer from the airport to the city hotel.
Check-in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Avenida or Sao Pedro Hotel (B&B)
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 02
Pantufo fishing village & sightseeing
Depart from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit the fishing village of Pantufo.
Drive along the panoramic sea coast to the city centre.
Shop for some souvenirs, and take photos in the popular City Market.
Drive to the National Museum, the Cathedral, the Historical Archives & Cocoa Art Gallery to take peek into the past of the city. During the drive, observe the incredible architecture of the city.
Have lunch in one of the local restaurants then return to the hotel.
Check-out and transfer to Mucumbli Eco lodge.
Check-in at the lodge and have dinner.
Accommodation: Mucumbli Eco lodge
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 03
Ngola waterfall hike
After breakfast, take the hike to Ngola Waterfall. This 3-hour walk through the Ponta Figo Plantation provides a fantastic endemic bird watching experience in the dense primary rain forest.
During the hike through the rainforest, come across the aqueducts that power a hydroelectric plant that provides electricity to Ponta Figo, Neves and even the parliament and hospital in São Tomé town.
Then return to Mucumbli eco-lodge. Take some time to enjoy the beautiful landscape around the hotel and relax.
Have dinner and then spend the night at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mucumbli Eco lodge
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 04
Hit the beaches!
After breakfast, depart from the hotel then head to Sao Tome city.
Make a stop at Plantation of Boa Entrada to explore the colonial plantation and meet its people.
Then, visit Fernão Dias beach to see the historical monument of the Massacre of 1953.
Explore Plantation of Agostinho Neto.
Relax at the Blue Lagoon beach. Renowned for its snorkelling spot and a baobab beach.
Take a break in Neves for some drinks.Go to the Plantation of Monte Forte, a hub of organic cocoa production.
Take some photos at the Discovery Monument of Anambó. The first point where the Portuguese colonist stepped on the island.
Pass the tunnel of Santa Catarina then return to the hotel.
Accommodation: Mucumbli Eco lodge
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 05
Departure
Check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight.
Meals: None
Hotel + Breakfast in São Tome City (Medium standard hotel) (BB) - 1 night
Hotel + Half board (Ecolodges) in the North (HB) – 3 nights
3-day tour in São Tome, with a vehicle
Sao Tome driver/guide
Drinking water during the tour
All transfer included
Tourism taxes
Drinks
Extras
There are a number of bats, medicinal plants and beautiful Ngolá waterfall in Ponta-Figo plantation.
Some other attractions of this tour, Rolas Islet (Equator Landmark) & Claudio Corallo chocolate factory.
Minimum 4 persons are required for this tour.
- No refund of initial 20% deposit in case of any cancellation
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