The 14-Night Two-Island Grand Expedition:São Tomé & Príncipe

• Land at São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
• Met on arrival by our local representative and transferred to Omali Lodge.
• Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or taking an introductory stroll along the coastal promenade.
• Overnight: Omali Lodge (Classic Room)

• Breakfast at Omali, followed by vehicle handover and orientation of your Daihatsu Terios 4x4.
• If time permits, take an optional detour inland towards the lush mountain region of Monte Café to explore historic coffee drying floors and sample high-altitude Arabica.
• Continue down the eastern coast past the sea-surge chasm of Boca do Inferno and beneath the sheer granite needle of Pico Cão Grande.
• Arrive at Praia Vanha and check into your beach bungalow.
• Overnight: Delícias das Ilhas (Bed & Breakfast)

• Short morning drive to Ponta Baleia for your included private motorboat charter to Ilhéu das Rolas.
• Walk up to the Equator Monument where the northern and southern hemispheres divide.
• Explore Praia Café or Praia Bateria, with swimming dependent on local sea conditions, and enjoy fresh grilled fish prepared by local fishermen if available, at additional cost.
• Late afternoon boat return to the mainland.
• Overnight: Delícias das Ilhas (Bed & Breakfast)

• Morning private walk through Bastien's organic vanilla and spice plantation, learning the intricate art of hand-pollination and curing.
• Exclusive tasting of Vim Pema Gin and small-batch tropical fruit liqueurs distilled on the estate.
• Spend the afternoon exploring the remote southern coastline, tracking red-earth roads to Praia Inhame, Praia Piscina, and the wild sands of Jalé.
• Overnight: Delícias das Ilhas (Bed & Breakfast)

• Depart the south after a leisurely breakfast, driving north along the eastern shoreline.
• Suggested stop in São Tomé town for a light lunch or to visit the historic São Sebastião fortress.
• Follow the western coastal road past fishing villages to Neves and wind up to Mucumbli Ecolodge.
• Settle into your clifftop chalet and enjoy sunset drinks over the crashing Atlantic breakers.
• Overnight: Mucumbli Ecolodge (Bed & Breakfast)

• Follow the coastal road south-west where the asphalt punches through the volcanic rock tunnel into the remote fishing village of Santa Catarina, the gateway to the roadless south-west.
• Stop at Roça Diogo Vaz, where cocoa plantation visits and demonstrations may be arranged in advance, subject to availability.
• Afternoon spent exploring secluded black-sand coves or relaxing on your chalet deck with sweeping ocean views.
• Overnight: Mucumbli Ecolodge (Bed & Breakfast)

• Spend the day exploring the volcanic interior and the landscapes around Parque Natural Obô.
• Walk through dense rainforest surrounded by giant tree ferns to Cascata de São Nicolau.
• Stop for lunch in the hills or explore the heritage roças of Trindade and Madalena.
• Final evening at Mucumbli dining on fresh Italian-Santomean cuisine.
• Overnight: Mucumbli Ecolodge (Bed & Breakfast)

• Morning drive from Mucumbli to São Tomé Airport. Return your 4x4 at the agreed collection point.
• Board your scheduled domestic flight to Príncipe.
• Met on arrival at Príncipe Airport by your lodge team and transferred to your chosen property (Belo Monte, Bom Bom, or Sundy Praia).
• Unpack, unwind, and settle in for a full seven nights of unhurried island luxury.
• Overnight: Your chosen Príncipe Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

With six full days on Príncipe, you have the luxury of time. Participate in your lodge's daily shared guided experiences, curated to showcase the island's biodiversity and history, according to its activity programme:

• The Lost Beaches: Discover Praia Banana or Praia Burras on excursions arranged according to your hotel's programme, or relax on the private coves of Bom Bom if staying there.
• Rainforest Biosphere Trails: Join local naturalists on forest walks to spot rare endemic birds, including the Príncipe kingfisher, thrush, and sunbird, according to the available guided programme.
• Colonial Heritage: Stroll the sleepy streets of Santo António, Príncipe's historic capital, crossing colonial timber bridges and browsing local markets.
• Marine & Turtle Conservation: Depending on the season, guided turtle-watching or snorkelling experiences may be available by separate arrangement, subject to local conditions.
• Estate Gastronomy: Dine on line-caught tuna, tropical fruits, and estate-grown organic produce while soaking up the tranquillity of an untouched African island.
• Overnight: 6 Nights at your chosen Príncipe Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

• Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking the ocean or tropical gardens.
• Included lodge transfer to Príncipe Airport for your scheduled domestic flight back to São Tomé.
• Connect to your onward international flight according to the confirmed airline schedules for your travel dates.