Hiking in São Tomé

The hikes are of a medium level with about 10 km and 400 meters of elevation gain per day on varied terrain. Heat and humidity make it more strenuous than the numbers suggest. The trails are usually clear but can be muddy after rain, so choose shoes or boots with good grip. You should have good basic fitness and be comfortable on hilly terrain. Your private guide leads the hikes at your pace and in full safety.

You stay at small, locally owned eco-lodges and guesthouses with simple to good standards, often in nature-close locations. The accommodations are alternately beautifully located by the sea, in lush mountain surroundings, on a historic plantation, and in the capital. The rooms have private bathrooms and convey a strong experience where the atmosphere is local, personal, and genuine. Many opportunities are given to try the local food. We recommend that you book a couple of extra nights before, during, and after the trip, to settle in after the flight and have time to relax. The extra days can be spent with or without a local guide.