Cape Verde · HIKING & TREKKING
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The walking is on the green islands: ridge paths above Santo Antão, the crater rim on Fogo, the valley trails through Serra Malagueta. Below, with distances, how much climbing each involves, and which need a guide rather than a map.
Guided hike to Pico do Fogo summit on Cape Verde, 360 views, active volcano terrain, and a fun lava-ash run down to Chã das Caldeiras.
“Amazing experience to sleep in the Caldeira and then do the hike. The way down through the lava ash with the view of your feet, the lava, the village, the caldeira, the ocean and the cloud is something you will never forget!”
Santo Antão day trip from São Vicente: morning ferry, crater and valley viewpoints, Ribeira Grande, grogue distilleries, return road.
“I had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour of Santo Antão. The tour was very well organised and was led by Madu, a native of Santo Antão who is super knowledgeable and passionate about his island. I would encourage everyone traveling through Cabo Verde to visit SaRead more”
Guided Serra Malagueta hike with a local Morabeza lunch in Mato Dento, plus sea-land views along Cape Verde’s east coast.
“I really enjoyed this tour if you want to see the locals life closer and enjoy the very tasty meal of a local family and the beautiful nature and animals and plantations you get to book this hike plus Peter the Guide was the cherry on top making everything so smooth, helping in every detail and gave so much information about the whole country and history and fauna and Flora, it was overall perfect!! Thank you :)”
Trek Serra Malagueta Natural Park and unwind at Tarrafal Beach on Santiago, with hotel pickup and picnic on this 8-hour tour.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Guided half-day hike from Praia to Cidade Velha, with a 400-year-old Baobab tree, farm fruit, and grogue stories.
“It was a beautiful route. The car was very small and the guide could have told us a little more or waited for the last ones in the group, who often missed out on things. We had to wait a very long time for the bus to take us back!”
Trek Calabaceira Valley and explore Cidade Velha in Cape Verde, with UNESCO sights, a rum distillery stop, and seafront lunch.
“Lovely trip and beautiful surroundings, Ivana, the guide, was extremely nice and friendly, absolutely recommended:)”
Hike Santiago Island’s highest point, Pico d’Antónia, through Monte Tchota Natural Park for cool air, big views, and a real workout.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal on a small-group trip, then enjoy a home-cooked lunch with locals in Principal Valley.
“Merci à notre guide plein de joie et d’humour avec le repas chez Mama qui nous a chaleureusement accueilli. On en a pris pleins les yeux, c’est magnifique ❤️”
Guided west coast hike on Sal to Monte Leão for sunset views, stopping at Ponta Preta, Calheta Funda, and Murdeira.
“Antonio Dias made sure we had a wonderful hike. He picked us up on time and was very kind to answer all of our questions. The scenery is just mesmerising all the way to the end. Many different surfaces, which makes it more interesting, exciting as well as challenging. Make sure you bring comfy shoes for the hike! Thank you for the unforgettable afternoon! :)”
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl, then taste Grogue rum at a distillery. 5 hours, $100.
“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”
Serra Malagueta guided hike from Praia plus Tarrafal swim and picnic. Moderate 8.5 km loop, endemic birds and plants, small group value.
“Guide très sympathique, parlant parfaitement le français et très cultivée (biologie, histoire etc...). Expédition relativement facile, marche d'environ 3 heures, très venté, brumeux et relativement frais vers les sommets. Paysages magnifiques. Visite d'un village tenu par une communauté vivant comme les indigènes de l'époque (mais on a vu un poste TV qui fonctionnait...!!).”
