Sal Sea Turtle Tour: Engage in Wildlife and Nature Experience in Cape Verde
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88 Ratings
Join the Sal Sea Turtle Tour in Cape Verde for an engaging wildlife and nature experience. Learn about sea turtles from expert guides and support conservation efforts by choosing a sustainable company.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santa Maria - Don’t miss out on this incredible experience. Sea turtle watching is a unique experience for nature and wildlife lovers while visiting Cape Verde. Join a unique experience with the best atmosphere and respecting the guidelines of the biologists of the Biodiversity Project.

Transfer from your hotel at 8:30pm and arrive at one of the island’s beautiful beaches in less than thirty minutes. Be welcomed by your professional guides with extensive experience, and volunteers in the turtle protection and preservation project, who will ensure an ecologically and environmentally conscious experience for turtles and for visitors.
Cabo Verde is home to populations of 3 species of turtles. The Caretta caretta turtle (loggerhead turtle), is the most common species on Cape Verde. The sandy beaches of Cape Verde are one of the most important nesting sites for common turtles.

Enjoy the knowledge of an expert guide and an ecological tour that respects the turtles and their habitat. By choosing Sal Experience, a local sustainable company, you will support our beach clean-up program and sea turtle preservation and protection efforts.

What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Infrared illumination for night tours
  • Liability insurance
Additional Information

Sea turtle observation offers a distinctive opportunity for those passionate about nature and wildlife during a visit to Cape Verde. Engage in an exceptional outing designed for intimate group settings, ensuring an unforgettable encounter while adhering to the scientific guidelines set forth by the Project for Biodiversity’s experts. Guided by professionals with deep understanding and extensive involvement, alongside volunteers dedicated to the cause of turtle conservation.

Gain insights from your seasoned nature specialist, who will enlighten you about the evolutionary journey, distinct traits, historical interplay with humans, and fascinating facts concerning sea turtles.

The guides prioritize a mindful and eco-friendly approach to the interaction between sea turtles and those who come to see them. By opting for Sal Experience, a company that champions regional sustainability, you contribute to our initiatives on beach sanitation and the continued safeguarding of sea turtles.

  • Small group ecological tours.
  • Expert guides who will offer you a unique and environmentally conscious experience for turtles and visitors alike.
  • Wear dark-colored clothing and comfortable shoes for walking.
  • We have our own lights that will allow you to take photos and videos. Please note that flash and white lights are not permitted for the well-being of the turtles.
  • Not recommended for children under 3 years old
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrea_p
Oct 16, 2023
our guide Nanni and his... - our guide Nanni and his coleagues were fantastic, they worked very hard for us to find turtles. We did not see the turtles nesting but did witness seventeen turtles hatching.
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L5810yntimb
Oct 14, 2023
Once in a lifetime - Picked up from hotel and driven to a nearby beach. It was very surreal, lights out on the vehicles, guides and turtle patrol all had red lamps and very quiet whilst our guide explained about the turtles and their lives. Then we were suddenly bundled into the transport and driven 500-600 metres to see a turtle lay her eggs, Very very humbling watching this huge turtle flip sand over the nest and us, before skirting back into the sea. Yes there were other groups there and it was a bit chaotic with people trying to take pictures but the guides were very calm and rotated groups of people through so we all got to see what was happening. A great night and something I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the islands.
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811zoel
Oct 14, 2023
Great turtle experience - Amazing guides! Really knowledgeable and a great excursion! Knew exactly where to look and the tour also wasn’t over crowded which was great for the turtles!
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Emmawc6365lz
Oct 3, 2023
Amazing!!! - This experience was amazing! We seen baby sea turtles hatch and go into the sea. Sea turtle laying eggs and go back to see. Sat watching the sea in the moonlight. Just a lovely experience
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Pioneer48364792495
Oct 1, 2023
Experience of a lifetime - Magical evening of seeing a turtle lay eggs from close by. All done in a responsible and professional way. The guide and driver was helpful, very knowledgable and spoke english well. An absolute trip tip !
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Swar01
Sep 27, 2023
Stunning - Absolutely brilliant evening visiting the beach and seeing the turtles in a controlled environment - worth every penny.
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Till
Sep 25, 2023
A moment you will never forget - It was an amazing experience. The guide(s) were extremely nice and shared very much information about the turtles. They did everything they could to not disturb the animal and at the same time to give everyone in the group a great experience no one will ever forget. It was such a great and peaceful tour. Highly recommended! Just remember to wear dark clothes and wear comfortable shoes. Ps: the next day we did the Sal experience tour. It was the same nice guide and a great tour too! Cheers Till
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Jenny_w
Sep 19, 2023
Must see experience. - Absolutely amazing experience. To have the privilege of seeing not just the babies make their way to the ocean but to also watch a mother come to shore and lay her nest was simply outstanding, thank you.
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Sian_h
Sep 5, 2023
Great! - Nani was a great tour guide! It was really cool to be down by the sea in the dark. It took a little while but the turtles came and it was amazing loved the experience!
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Coastal11385598310
Oct 13, 2023
Great guide - Amazing guide, very well informed, very professional, and always taking care of everybody in the group. Also, i really appreciated his calm. There were a lot of other groups on the beach looking for the turtles and some of those guides were very agressive and stupid and our guide never lost the calm. Thank you.
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