Sea Turtle Nesting Observation on Sal Island
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
It will be an experience you have never had before and that you will remember for the rest of your life. It's the best nature excursion we have on the island, our natural Discovery Channel in Sal.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- Any type of food and/or beverage and government fees
Itinerary
After picking up the guests, we move to the beaches where our company is authorized to conduct the tour. Upon arrival, two patrols (guides) begin the search for the turtle. Once they locate the animal, they communicate its position to the driver, who in turn leads the customers to the observation point. During the activity, the guests will be able to follow the whole process: the desove, the closure of the nest, the camouflage – made by the turtle to hinder the action of predators – and, finally, the turtle’s return to the sea, its natural habitat. We use appropriate equipment, such as camping lights, walkie-talkie radios and night vision binoculars, ensuring safety and minimal disturbance to the environment. Recommendations to Customers: wear dark clothes; Keep your phone silent or vibrant; Do not use white light (lamps, flashes, etc.); not to be under the effect of alcohol; Strictly follow all guides guidelines.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Mr. Friend Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santa Maria
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 92 experiences we list in Santa Maria.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 70 of 92.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria, on the southern tip of Sal in Cape Verde, is a beach town of pale sand, steady Atlantic wind and a fishing pier.
Santa Maria occupies the southern tip of Sal, a flat, dry island in the Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of West Africa. Sal means salt in Portuguese, a nod to the salt pans once worked here for export. The sandy streets of Santa Maria, lined with pastel houses, lead down to a long beach and a pier where local fishermen sell their catch.
