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Join a responsible Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour led by a native certified guide and experience one of Cape Verde's most remarkable wildlife encounters.
Travel in a small group and observe wild loggerhead sea turtles in their natural nesting habitat while following strict conservation guidelines designed to protect these endangered animals. Throughout the experience, your guide will share fascinating insights into their life cycle, nesting behaviour, conservation and the important role Cape Verde plays as one of the world's largest nesting sites for loggerhead turtles.
By choosing Sal Experiences, you support a sustainable local company committed to sea turtle conservation, beach clean-up initiatives and responsible tourism, helping preserve this extraordinary natural heritage for future generations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel, accommodation, Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), or another pre-arranged location.
If your accommodation is not listed during booking, simply send us the name or address after your reservation, and we'll arrange your pickup accordingly.
Your native certified guide will be easy to identify, wearing an official Sal Experiences uniform and ID badge, and holding a clearly visible yellow Sal Experiences sign.
What to expect
After pickup from your hotel or accommodation, travel to a protected nesting beach on Sal Island. Accompanied by your native certified guide and following strict conservation guidelines, you'll quietly search for wild loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) as they come ashore to nest.
As you observe these magnificent animals from a respectful distance, your guide will explain their fascinating life cycle, nesting behaviour and the conservation efforts protecting this endangered species. Cape Verde is home to one of the world's largest nesting populations of loggerhead sea turtles, making this a truly unique wildlife experience.
To protect the turtles and their habitat, the tour is conducted in small groups using responsible wildlife observation practices, ensuring minimal disturbance while providing an authentic encounter with nature.
By choosing Sal Experiences, you support a sustainable local company committed to sea turtle conservation, beach clean-up initiatives and responsible tourism.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear dark-coloured clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Dark colours help minimise disturbance to nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings during this nighttime experience.
- The nesting activity of wild sea turtles depends on natural environmental conditions and cannot be guaranteed. However, our success rate has been 100% over the past five nesting seasons.
- To protect the turtles, flash photography, white lights and mobile phone torches are strictly prohibited. Your guide will use infrared lighting, allowing you to observe the turtles safely and take photos or videos without disturbing them.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear dark-coloured clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Dark colours help minimise disturbance to nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings during this nighttime experience.
- The nesting activity of wild sea turtles depends on natural environmental conditions and cannot be guaranteed. However, our success rate has been 100% over the past five nesting seasons.
- To protect the turtles, flash photography, white lights and mobile phone torches are strictly prohibited. Your guide will use infrared lighting, allowing you to observe the turtles safely and take photos or videos without disturbing them.
- Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
- To comply with the latest conservation guidelines from Cape Verde's Ministry of Environment, this tour has two possible departure times: 7:30 PM or 9:00 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed on the morning of the activity.
- The Sea Turtle Watching Experience is not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility or children under 3 years old.
- This is a nighttime activity and is not recommended for travelers with nyctophobia (fear of the dark).
- Participants must be physically able to walk on sand and uneven terrain.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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