Big Picture and Background Príncipe is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Guinea and an autonomous region of São Tomé and Príncipe. Covering approximately 142 square kilometres, it lies about 150 kilometres north of São Tomé. Geologically, Príncipe is significantly older than São…
Big Picture and Background This central São Tomé travel guide covers the Mé-Zóchi district, rising inland from the capital toward the island’s volcanic highlands. The route follows the EN1, the main artery connecting São Tomé city with the interior. Within roughly 20 kilometres, elevation…
Big Picture and Background This north São Tomé travel guide covers the island’s northern and north-western coastline, starting just beyond the capital and following the coastal road through working towns, open shoreline, and exposed Atlantic headlands. The north is not remote and it is…
Support Local Resturants Supporting the local São Tomé restaurants recommended in this guide provides a far richer experience than sticking to hotel dining. Whether you are looking for high-end European fusion or the “best chicken on the island” served in a tin foil package,…
Birding in São Tomé and Príncipe: A Definitive Guide to São Tomé Birding and the African Galapagos For serious birders, São Tomé birding is not a casual add-on. São Tomé and Príncipe ranks among the most concentrated island endemism hotspots on Earth—a place where…
Is São Tomé Safe? Short Answer Yes. Is São Tomé and Príncipe safe? This is the most common question travellers ask. The short answer: it is one of the safest countries in Africa.You will not find the violent crime or political instability common in…
Flights to São Tomé & Príncipe: The Complete Travel Guide Fnding flights to São Tomé requires more planning than most destinations. Services are limited, frequencies are low, and choosing the wrong connection can add unnecessary cost, visa problems, or overnight delays. This guide explains…
About Jack I am a British resident of São Tomé and Príncipe. I live here, work here, and deal daily with the same power cuts, water shortages, and network failures that affect the best hotels in São Tomé and Príncipe. When I am not…
The Roça System: Context for the Traveller To choose the right São Tomé roça hotel, you must first understand the Roça. This term is unique to São Tomé and Príncipe. It refers to the vast cocoa and coffee plantations that once defined the islands….
Where to Stay on Príncipe: Sundy Praia or Bom Bom An independent comparison of Príncipe’s two flagship luxury lodges. Príncipe is a small, sparsely populated island inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and its accommodation scene reflects that reality. If you’re thinking of where to…
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