Cape Verde · TURTLE WATCHING
Loggerheads nest on these beaches in numbers that put Cape Verde among the most important sites in the world for the species. These 15 walks run at night with licensed guides between roughly June and October. Outside that window nothing comes ashore.
See common sea turtles nest on Sal, Cape Verde, at night with expert guides, small-group beach walks, and infrared lighting. Pickup included.
“absolutly amazing experience! Guides was very kind And they know a lots of infomation about turtles. We can recomemnd to everybody!”
Boa Vista shark and turtle safari with Morro de Arreia sandboarding, Praia Varandinha caves, Santa Monica beach, plus grogue and ponche tasting.
“We were a group of 6, our guide Veronica made our tour fun. She’s so interactive and made us all feel so comfortable. The tour itself self was amazing, from start to finish. We would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you Veronica and Gil for an awesome experience.”
Night sea turtle nesting on Sal, Cape Verde. Small group, expert guides, beach walks, and transfer included for $37 in about 3 hours.
“amazing tour, we got to see the turtle laying her eggs and even got to see baby see turtles going into the ocean, a memorable experience”
Half-day Boavista tour with 4x4 dunes, sandboarding, green turtles, possible lemon sharks, Santa Monica beach, and village tasting. $76.
“amazing day trip getting to see a bit of boa Vista and the sharks and turtles the guide driver was fabulous. We had a mix of ages on our trip and there was something for everyone.”
Mindelo pickup and roundtrip transfers for a guided sea turtle snorkeling session in São Pedro, São Vicente, with gear and guaranteed sightings.
“Our guide, Eddie, was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient. He guided us close to the turtles and stayed with us. It was my first time and I would definitely do it again !”
Snorkel with sea turtles off São Vicente, Cape Verde. Boat ride, gear, and a guided hour in the water make it great for beginners.
Snorkel calm waters off Djeu Island, spot turtles and baby sharks, then tour Boa Vista’s beaches, caves, and dunes with sandboarding.
“Had an amazing day out with Veronique! From start to finish, she couldn't do enough. I did the trip alone after my friend became sick and couldn't go, but Veronique made sure I was well looked after whilst also given my own space too. Every element of the excursion was fantastic and the scenery whilst in the truck, was just idyllic. Saw big loggerheads turtles in turtle bay and lovely fishes when snorkeling. Djeu Island is also stunning. Honestly couldn't fault this really varied, fun-filled day out! Well worth doing as you see so much! Thank you for looking after me, Veronique!”
Watch loggerhead turtles nest on Sal Island at night with a glamping briefing, snacks, and a respectful red-light beach walk.
“An excellent evening trip to see the turtles. The guides were very knowledgeable and provided great information regarding the turtles.”
Experience a guided Boa Vista turtlewatch at dusk, with pickup, a small group, and time to photograph loggerhead nesting and hatchlings.
“Fantastic tour! We were picked up at around 8pm from our hotel and taken on a short drive to the beach. Our guide was fantastic and gave us all of the necessary knowledge about the loggerheads turtles before we saw them. We saw well ovRead more”
Small-group snorkel with sea turtles at São Pedro, São Vicente, from Mindelo. Guided by Diego, safety-first, about 1 hour.
“We highly recommend this tour! 💯👍 A very smart driver picked us up at our hotel in Mindelo. We drove approx. 15 minutes to the beach in Sao Petro. Diego, our tour guide was already there and started immediately to prepare the boot. He gave us security instructions also life jackets. My wife stayed in the boot while I went snorkeling. It was amazing to see the sea turtles and fishes too. Four big ones surrounded me while swimming and snorkeling. After a while even a bigger one showed up. On board again Diego told us about the wildlife and fishing activities in this area. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ka and Andi”
Evening loggerhead turtle nesting tour on Boavista, Cape Verde, with hotel pickup, responsible beach rules, and €3 conservation support.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable & friendly. It was a once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed.”
Snorkel in clear Cape Verde waters with sea turtles near São Pedro, from Mindelo. Small group, gear included, and up to 25 minutes with turtles.
“Absolutely lovely experience! We saw many beatiful fishes and there were 3 turtles swimming around, the turtels are very friendly and arent bothered by the people at all.”
4x4 dune sandboarding plus wildlife stops at Turtle’s and Shark’s Bays, ending with local grogue and pontche tastings in Boa Vista.
“We had a great time on this excursion! We went as a group of 4 and were joined by another couple. We got picked up from our hotel in a pick up truck, which was a great experience sitting in the back! Our first stop was the Sanderson whicRead more”
A night-time turtle watching trip on Boa Vista, visiting Pesqueiro Grande for Caretta caretta nesting, with hotel pickup and guidance for $76.
“After an initial pick up error the trip was amazing. Drivers and guide were brilliant and the walk over the sand in the dark was managed very well. Managed to see a turtle camouflage her nest then waited… one came out but changed her mind. The another back along the beach, and it was magical. Clear night, lots of stars…. And to top it all off a solo hatchling appeared so we helped it on its way.”
Small-group sea turtle snorkeling in São Pedro near Mindelo with pickup, gear and life jackets included, about 1 hour in the water.
“If you have ever done a turtle dive in the US, recalibrate your expectations. After the 200-300-meter boat ride, we are at the site with around a dozen turtles. For the half-hour, we snorkeled around, and the turtles (and a few fish) swam around. Several times, they bumped into us! The water was warm and calm enough to make the whole excursion amazing!”
Every kind of day out on the islands, and the best of each.
