Discover the Beauty of Turtle Nesting in Sal Island, Cabo Verde

Sal Island: Sea Turtle Watching Experience

Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

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Duration

4 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

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Overview

Embark on a unique tour for lovers of ecological life and observe the common turtle nesting on one of the island’s beautiful beaches. Enjoy the silence under the moonlight while you learn all about Cape Verde’s sea turtles from your expert guide.

Itinerary

Discover the magic of nesting turtles on this adventure tour Santa Maria. Join an evening excursion that takes you to beaches of Sal island where the turtles come up to shore and nest. Travel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle for this unique tour.
Get picked up at 8 PM from your accommodation and reach a beautiful deserted beach in less than an hour. Be welcomed by your professional and trained tour guides who will ensure a unique and environmentally conscious experience for all guests. Your guide will tell you everything about the evolution, characteristics, and curiosities of the turtles. Learn why their welfare is the top priority on the island.
Cape Verde is home to 3 species of turtles. The yellow turtle, also known as the common turtle, is the most common species in Cape Verde. The sandy beaches of Cape Verde are one of the most important locations for common turtle nesting. In small groups, you’ll walk along the beach at night and watch out for turtles making their way up onto the sand. If you're lucky spotting the turtles, take a seat and remain as silent as possible in order not to disturb them while nesting.

Please wear dark-colored clothes and comfortable shoes to walk on sand,
The nesting observation depends on environmental factors and is not guaranteed. However, there has been a success rate of 100% over the last 3 years,
The activity provider has their own lights that will allow you to take photos and videos. Flash photography/videos and white lights are not permitted,
Customers must follow the instructions of the tour guide,
Never throw rubbish on the ground, always have a plastic bag with you to put your rubbish in.
We do not accept disturbances during our excursion,
We do not accept clients who are drunk or on any substance considered harmful,
wear dark clothes, don't use white light, use infrared light, don't make noise or use strong smells.

Our tour guides are friendly and trained to ensure the safety of the group. They also speak English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.

We organise excursions from your hotel. You will be picked up at the time agreed on your voucher