Day trip from Sao Tome And Principe
Southern Coast Drive - Plantations, Blowhole and Turtle Beach
A scenic drive through São Tomé's lush southern coast taking in the best of colonial plantation heritage, dramatic volcanic geology, and pristine beaches in a single day.
How to get there
- Hire car with driver ($60-80 for full day)
- Rent a car ($45-60/day, 4WD recommended)
- Organised tour from hotel ($50-70 per person)
Highlights
- Roca Sao Joao dos Angolares - colonial plantation with outstanding farm-to-table restaurant
- Boca de Inferno blowhole - dramatic water jets through volcanic rock at high tide
- Praia Jale - pristine beach and sea turtle nesting site (November-March)
- Praia Inhame - beautiful black sand beach with excellent eco-resort restaurant