The seldom-visited islands of São Tomé & Príncipe are tucked away in the Gulf of Guinea, 180 miles off the African coastline. Amongst dramatic scenery, we will search for all 27 currently recognized endemic birds, as well as a further 6 species that may very well be split as endemic species in the future. Top of the list includes some heart-stoppers such as São Tomé (Dwarf Olive) Ibis, Giant Sunbird, Giant Weaver, the enigmatic São Tomé Fiscal, Sao Tome Grosbeak, Dohrn's Thrush-Babbler, Sao Tome Shorttail and 2 species of strange Speirops. These are but a few of the incredible highlights we look forward to sharing with you in this most exciting and forgotten corner of Africa!
This tour only operates as an extension to our scheduled tours. Please contact our tailormade tours department to further information and costs as a standalone option.
São Tomé (Dwarf Olive) Ibis; Giant & Príncipe Sunbirds; São Tomé Grosbeak; São Tomé Fiscal; São Tomé Green Pigeon; São Tomé Olive (Maroon) Pigeon; Island Bronze-naped Pigeon; Timneh Parrot; São Tomé Spinetail; Dohrn’s Thrush-Babbler; São Tomé Paradise Flycatcher; São Tomé Shorttail (Bocage’s Longbill); São Tomé Oriole; Príncipe & Black-capped Speirops; São Tomé Prinia; Príncipe Starling; São Tomé & Príncipe White-eyes; Príncipe Seedeater; São Tomé & Príncipe Thrushes; Giant, Príncipe & São Tomé Weavers.
Lowland and hill forest, grassland, streams, mangroves, shoreline
Hot & humid, rain to be expected
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Moderate to mildly demanding. Not suitable for novice birders, dedicated photographers, or guests with mobility challenges.
Variable. Most nights are in comfortable hotels, 2 nights of basic camping on Monte Carmo.
Moderate to difficult. Primarily forest birding with several very low-density species.
Worthwhile. No dedicated hides.
The islands are so unique and very, very beautiful. They can also be very, very wet AND muddy. I make the following comments for future participants. For the night camping, I was very glad that I had brought flannel pajamas and a polar fleece sleeping sack that were protected in a waterproof bag, and I was quite comfortable for the night. However, my waterproofed boots were thoroughly soaked inside from the rain coming in from my waterlogged trousers and socks. I think rain trousers and ankle-tight rubber boots would have worked. Otherwise, we had a great time. The birds were fantastic, as were the guides. Dan is super. He is great with the birds and the participants. He even gave away his one pair of dry trousers to a participant that had shredded his trousers on the hike up Monte Carmo. I highly recommend this tour to the more hardy birders given that the hikes are quite slippery and muddy. Also, I appreciate the Rockjumper guides keeping eBird lists to share with the group. I know that task can take some real extra effort.
26 Jan 2025 - 02 Feb 2025 (8 days)
EUR5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): EUR5,000 * USD5,348 * GBP4,283 * AUD8,185
17 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 (8 days)
EUR5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): EUR5,000 * USD5,348 * GBP4,283 * AUD8,185
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