Turtle Watching at Night by Buggy

This tour combines the adventure of driving our specially-equipped buggies through the night and experiencing the unique show of nesting turtles seen from close.
Cape Verde is the third biggest nesting point for the Caretta Caretta, the official name of the loggerhead turtles. This night tour will take you to one of the protected nesting beaches of Sal island where you can experience the emotion of seeing a loggerhead turtle laying her eggs. You will be picked up at the reception of your hotel and taken to one of the nesting beaches on Sal island. The transfer lasts approximately 20 minutes and in this time an experienced guide will explain you everything you need to know about the life and habits of the turtles as well the rules that you need to respect. Once arrived on the beach one of the guides will stay with you seated on the sand while the other guide will start searching for the turtles. When the guide finds a turtle, you will be informed by VHF radio and start walking on the beach to arrive to the turtle. It is recommended to bring a beach towel to be more comfortable while waiting on the beach. Dark coloured clothes and closed shoes are recommended. It is forbidden to take photos with flash and use white or bright lights on the protected beaches. Please note that we cannot guarantee to see a turtle.

Start: 7:00 p.m.

Duration: 3-4 hours   

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, live commentary on board and professional guide

Additional information:

• Recomenda-se roupas de cor escura e sapatos fechados
• É proibido tirar fotos com flash e usar luzes brancas ou brilhantes nas praias protegidas
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Dress code: Dark coloured clothes and closed shoes
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Minimum numbers apply
• Minimum age for driving is 18 years
• Not recommended for children aged 6 or under
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Valid driving license required
• Without a valid and original driving license the driver will not be able to participate       on the tour and no refund will be given
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund