Ecotourism in the Obo National Park (Sao Tomé) `

 

 

General presentation

Waterfall at São Nicolao

Discovered on St Thomas' day in 1470 by Portuguese navigators, Sao Tomé which was uninhabited, is like a jewel in the Gulf of Guinea off the Gabonese coast.

The Portuguese influence in São Tomean architectureThis ancient volcanic cone culminating in Pico de São Tomé (2 024 metres asl), offers dramatic landscapes with torrents and waterfalls on its slopes, white and black sand beaches, sheer cliffs over the sea, tropical forest and extensive cocoa plantations with their beautiful " roças " (colonial houses).
Leatherback turtle

The native flora (700 species including a hundred orchids) and fauna (birds and marine turtles) are of particular interest as many species are endemic. The Obo Natural Park was created recently and helps to protect the unique natural heritage of Sao Tome island. From October to February, turtles can be observed laying their eggs at Praja de Micolo.

 

 

 Olive ibis

Highlights :

  • Dou will discover an island rarely visited offering colonial history, volcanic landscapes, tropical forests and the kindness of its people.

  • Endemic fauna and flora, great diversity of landscapes from the sea coast to the summit of the island.

  • Winter : you will take part in protection of marine turtle nests and you may see females laying.

  • You will help to protect Obo Natural Park.

     

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Monte alen
Odzala
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Download the file in format PDF (109 Ko)

The other circuits :
La Lopé Monte alen Odzala