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…
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…
The African Galápagos Overview Visitors often hear São Tomé described as “the African Galápagos”, and once you arrive the comparison makes sense. These volcanic islands sit far off the mainland and have developed in isolation, with deep forest, steep cloud-wrapped peaks and wildlife found…
Target Species Peak Season Notes Blue Marlin July – September The main season. Best chance for billfish. Yellowfin Tuna Year-round Often found with Wahoo. Good eating. Wahoo Year-round Requires wire leaders. Fast, aggressive strikes. Shore Species All Seasons Grouper, Jacks, Barracuda. Best at dawn/dusk….
