Boa Vista Turtle Watching Tour
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Boa Vista Turtle Watching Tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 86 reviews
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£69.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • See nesting loggerhead turtles
  • Night-time beach walk with a biologist
  • World's third largest nesting site
What to expect

Cape Verde is home to third largest population of loggerhead turtles, and during the months between June and October, they come to the shores of Boa Vista to lay their eggs. This night-time tour takes you to the nesting beaches with a marine biologist where you'll learn about and witness these creatures in their habitat.

Observing this night-time phenomenon is something visitors from all over the world come to witness. And the beaches of Boa Vista are the setting for loggerhead turtles to come to shore – the same beach where they themselves hatched years and years ago – in search of the perfect nesting site.

You'll join a marine biologist on a beach walk and set out tracking the turtles while learning all about the world's third largest nesting site. You won't be allowed to bring your camera – as the turtles can scare easily – so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled for activity in the sand as the turtles come to make their nests and make their way back to sea.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Remember to wear dark clothes
  • Cameras are not permitted
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 86 reviews from verified customers

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  • Andy Jones

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The whole evening was fantastic! The journey there was very bumpy but, for us, just added to the fun. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, they an ...

  • Emma & Dave

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Picked up and dropped off our our hotels. It was long journey but worth it. Information chat before hand in the camp about turtles on the island and e ...

  • FoxyToddy

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Difficult to hear the guide sometimes

  • Lesley

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was a truly magical experience watching a turtle lay her eggs and then cover up the nest. We were a lot closer to the turtle than I was expecting a ...

  • Lewis

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Amazing experience all round. Everything was explained to us clearly before we went onto the beach. Seeing the turtle prepare her nest and lay her egg ...

  • Sally

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Amazing to see a turtle digging her nest and laying her eggs. We even saw some baby turtles migrating to the sea. Guide was very knowledgable and care ...