Ecotourism in São Tomé and Príncipe
Obô's rainforest hotspot, Praia Jalé's leatherback turtles and restored roça eco-lodges full of history.
Gallery — Ecotourism in São Tomé and Príncipe
A visual journey through the experiences that await you.
Obô Natural Park
- UNESCO-recognised biodiversity hotspot
- endemic-rich lowland and montane forest
Roughly a third of São Tomé's land area
Praia Jalé sea-turtle conservation
- leatherback nesting (Oct–Mar)
- community conservation monitoring
Leatherback nesting, Oct–Mar
Restored roça eco-lodges
- restored colonial roças
- community-linked lodging
Low-impact, community-linked stays
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Ecotourism in São Tomé & Príncipe
Obô Natural Park covers roughly a third of São Tomé's land area as a UNESCO-recognised biodiversity hotspot — the beating heart of the islands' ecotourism. Praia Jalé adds seasonal drama, hosting leatherback turtle nesting from October to March under supervised conservation programmes.
Where you stay tells the conservation story too: restored roça eco-lodges convert historic plantation houses into low-impact, community-linked accommodation.
UNESCO-recognised biodiversity hotspot.