Overview
Come off the beaten tracks to these beautiful Atlantic islands, where rainforests, birds, monkeys, underwater wonders, volcanic mountains, beaches and warm people await you.
The duo of far-flung islands of Sao Tome and Principe are well situated across the gulf of Guinea in West Central Africa and both form the single island nation.
This tiny Portuguese speaking country, with its less than 200,000 inhabitants is blessed with natural wonders consisting of endless pristine beaches, thick rainforest teeming with birds and monkeys, sky-high volcanic peaks and friendly people.
Visa Requirements
Visa required.
Health
Vaccination against yellow fever required. Passengers arriving without a yellow fever vaccination are subject to vaccination on arrival against a fee of USD 20.-.
Recommendation
Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P. falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country. Recommended prevention: C.
Languages spoken
Portuguese
Currency used
STN (Dobra)
Area (km2)
1 001 km2