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- Cape Verde - Cape Verde
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- Self-guided
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Walking
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- 8 days
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- From January to May
- From October to December
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Accommodation choice :
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- Comfort
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Highlights of the trip
- A combination of two contrasting islands: Sao Vicente for its cultural and festive side, and Santo Antao for its exuberant nature
- The varied and unmissable hikes on Santo Antao
- Small family hotels to enjoy the true and unique Creole-Portuguese-African hospitality
- 4 dinners included
- The hotel swimming pools on Santo Antao, so refreshing after a day's walk in the valleys!
- Optional : 6 picnics
Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here
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- Cape Verde - Cape Verde
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- Self-guided
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Walking
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- 12 days
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- From January to May
- From October to December
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Accommodation choice :
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- Simple
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Highlights of the trip
- Exploration of 5 islands from north to south of the archipelago among volcanic craters, lush valleys and traditional villages
- The challenging ascent of the highest peak of the archipelago with a guide: the Pico of Fogo (2829 m)
- Take off your hiking boots in Sal and just relax on the magnificent white sandy beaches
- Internal flights included + 4 dinners and 1 lunch included
- A picnic option is available on the hiking islands
Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here
Is Cape Verde good for walking?
What can you expect on a Cape Verde walking holiday? The hiking trails are mainly along wide and paved mule paths, linking one village to the next, or on mountain trails. The terrain is volcanic, sometimes gravelly and can be steep in parts. There are no real technical difficulties and very few dizzying passages however, we do recommend our self-guided Cape Verde walking holidays for people with good hiking experience. It is important to bear in mind that the climate is hot and humid which can make the walks more challenging. It is also important to note that waymarkings are not quite up to standard, so you do need to have a good sense of direction, often navigating your way along the small paths created by the locals.
What is the best month to visit Cape Verde?
Cape Verde walking holidays are ideal during the winter months as the tropical climate means that temperatures are between 20 and 30° Celsius. It is what we like to call a ‘winter sun’ destination! The dry season is from November through to June. The rainy season is from July through to September and is also the hottest time of year. We do not advise a Cape Verde hiking tour during this period.
Where is the nicest place in Cape Verde?
Which islands should you choose for your self-guided Cape Verde walking holidays?
- Santo Antao is the ideal destination for walking enthusiasts, beautiful landscapes, spectacular viewpoints, tropical valleys and a gentle way of life.
- Fogo boasts a lunar landscape, and you can climb to the highest point of the archipelago at 2 829m above sea level on this incredible volcanic island! The sheer courage of the local population who live in the crater, their lives structured by the eruptions, can teach us all a life lesson!
- Sao Nicolau is a discreet island away from mass tourism. We love the black sand beach and the hike up Mount Gordo, one of the most beautiful walks in Cape Verde.
- Sao Vicente for the festive side and that it provides a gentle introduction to the splendours of Santo Antao.
- Santiago is the most African of the islands, with an explosion of colour and lively markets.
- Sal and Boa Vista are ideal for relaxing on the beach after enjoying a walking tour in the rest of the country.
As lovely as the hiking trails are on the Cape Verde islands, the real highlight of this destination are the people that you will meet. The locals are incredibly warm and friendly with a fascinating culture. Whether it be in the hotels and guest houses, restaurants or chatting with the taxi drivers, the locals really do make these Cape Verde trips special. It is also a very safe destination: no wild animals, no snakes, no tropical illnesses and no political issues… Just a total change of scenery in a stunningly beautiful and unspoilt part of the world.
How many days should I spend in Cape Verde?
It is possible to find direct flights to Cape Verde, but many are connecting flights, so it can take a full day to get there and another day to travel home. This is not just a weekend away destination! Our Cape Verde walking holidays are between 8 to 12 days, depending on how many islands you would like to explore.