Cape Verde · TURTLE WATCHING IN BOA VISTA
Good turtle watching in Boa Vista fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, spotting turtles and sharks, sandboarding Morro de Arreia, visiting Santa Monica Beach, caves, and tasting grogue.
“Seeing nature in its true glory. Josh was the perfect guide and let us explore at our own pace.”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, sandboard the dunes, spot turtles and lemon sharks, visit Santa Monica Beach, and taste Cape Verdean treats.
“We had the most amazing morning. The guide’s were really nice and friendly. We saw turtles and sharks even went to a local town to try the food and drink. Would definitely recommend, if you’re thinking about doing an excursion I would definitely do this one!! 5 star☺️”
Snorkel Djeu Island, meet turtles and baby sharks, visit Boa Vista beaches, caves and dunes, and try sandboarding on this full-day tour.
“Amazing tour that fills all day. You see a lot with an amazing Guide. 10/10 for sure recommended, you will get a lot of value for the price of the tour.”
Watch loggerhead turtles lay eggs on Boa Vista’s Ervatão beach with a small group, hotel pickup, and expert guidance from July to November.
“We attended this trip as a group of 4 and from start to finish found it equally enthralling and informative. The drive to the nature reserve, through stunning countryside and talking in small villages, was spectacular and saw dusk descend. We thRead more”
Watch loggerhead turtles nest on Boa Vista’s protected beaches, with hotel transfers, trained guides, and a conservation fee included.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable & friendly. It was a once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed.”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, sandboard the Morro de Areia dunes, spot turtles and lemon sharks, and taste Cape Verdean drinks in Povoação Velha.
“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”
Watch Caretta Caretta turtles on Boa Vista’s Pesqueiro Grande beach, with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and a strong focus on wildlife care.
“It was unforgettable, the staff was all very friendly, explained everything, and it was the most amazing experience ever ♥️”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, from Rabil pottery and Viana dunes to Sal Rei, Turtle Bay, Varandinha caves, and Santa Monica Beach.
“The tour was awesome, the tour guide spoke great German. An absolutely perfect day And everything according to the motto of Boa Vista "No Stress" I (we) can only recommend.”
Watch sea turtles lay 65 to 100 eggs on Boa Vista’s beach during a quiet night tour with 4x4 transport, guides, and hotel pickup.
“Omg everything was amazing the guys were fantastic very knowledgeable and where great to be with . The turtles where out of this world and we were explained in great depth what had happened to them when yellow fever struck the island and that is why conservation watch over the turtle and check on the eggs when they are due to be released back to the sea . It was a totally amazing night and something I have always wanted to see.”
Watch loggerhead turtles nest on Boa Vista with a small group, certified guide, off-road transport, and practical conservation advice.
“Nos vinieron a buscar 30 minutos tarde, reclamando nosotras al proveedor, gracias a kleyton que movió todo, tuvimos suerte y al recogernos los primeros pudimos ir dentro de la pickup, dos franceses no tuvieron la misma suerte fueron fuera a la intemperie, de noche y por un arenal……llegamos allí y las tortugas no se podían ver, pero luego mereció la pena la hora de espera porque salió una a desovar y fue todo un espectáculo, se puso un biologo al lado mío y me explicó todo todo, fue un encanto, hasta grababa con nuestro móvil al lado de la tortuga. Nuestros guías solo se dedicaron a llevarnos y traernos……a la…”
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