São Tomé & Príncipe - Endemics Extension I 2026

27 Jan 2026 - 03 Feb 2026 (8 days)

EUR4,200 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Accra to Sao Tome return fair.

Tour price (Per person): EUR4,200 * USD4,612 * GBP3,515 * AUD6,761

Can be linked with: Ghana - Mega Birding Tour I 2026

São Tomé & Príncipe - Endemics Extension II 2026

20 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 (8 days)

EUR4,200 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Accra to Sao Tome return fair.

Tour price (Per person): EUR4,200 * USD4,612 * GBP3,515 * AUD6,761

Can be linked with: Ghana - Mega Birding Tour II 2026

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.

Top Birds

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.

Habitats Covered

Lowland and hill forest, grassland, streams, mangroves, shoreline

Expected Climate

Hot & humid, rain to be expected

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Moderate to mildly demanding. Not suitable for novice birders, dedicated photographers, or guests with mobility challenges.

Accommodation

Variable. Most nights are in comfortable hotels, 2 nights of basic camping on Monte Carmo.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to difficult. Primarily forest birding with several very low-density species.

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile. No dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Daniel Danckwerts
MW, Sao Tome 2023

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.

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