Day 01
Evening Turtle Nesting Walk at Kitebeach
- Meet your expert guides and receive an introduction to sea turtle biology, evolution, characteristics, and conservation priorities.
- Travel towards the 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.
