São Tomé & Príncipe Luxury Honeymoon

Duration
10 nights
Price from
£5,888 pp.
Location
São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa
15 principe collection hotels and resorts sundy praia enjoying the pool

Trip Highlights

  • Remote island paradise
  • Romantic island activities
  • Beautiful beaches

What's Included

  • Island excursions
  • Private transfers
  • 10 nights accommodation

Celebrate your wedding in adventurous style

Celebrate your honeymoon one of the last paradise islands on the planet. Principe has a jungle interior, blanched beaches and more endemic species per square mile than anywhere else on Earth.

This trip gives you a taste of the best that São Tomé and Príncipe has to offer - combining understated luxury, rich character and a real sense of place. Staying in three distinctive properties, each offering high levels of comfort and service, yet all deeply rooted in the islands culture, history and stunning natural landscapes.

Omali Lodge is ideally located on São Tomé and the perfect spot to start your honeymoon, enjoy daily experiences including a day trip to Ilhéu das Rolas which lies on the Equator. From here you will fly to Príncipe, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled islands on earth. Your first stay here is at Roça Sundy, a beautifully restored plantation house blending colonial elegance with contemporary touches.

Finally, you will end your honeymoon at Sundy Praia, Príncipe’s most luxurious hideaway. Hidden between tropical forest and a pristine stretch of beach, this exceptional eco-resort offers spacious tented villas, fine dining and complete privacy - luxury at its most relaxed and natural.

Together, these three properties offer a seamless journey though São Tomé and Príncipe in comfort and style - perfect for honeymooners who want something unique, enriching and effortlessly luxurious.

"Think Caribbean idyll, but without the health spa, golf course or jet skis; just beach, jungle and the odd tiny fishing village." - The Independent

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to São Tomé

Staying at Omali Lodge

Arrive to São Tomé Island by the early evening where you be met by a representative from Omali Lodge for the quick road transfer (approx. 15 mins) to Omali Lodge, to stay 3 nights in their Suite, with breakfast included. The beach is separated from the hotel by the airport road, but is quiet, with fresh coconuts for sale. It’s the perfect base from which to explore!

Days 2 - 3 Explore São Tomé Island

Sao tome and principe

Enjoy a day trip down to the south of the island where you can see Pico Cão Grande (a landmark needle-shaped volcanic plug peak), once you have arrived to the south you will enjoy a boat trip to Ilhéu das Rolas island which is located right on the equator.


Also enjoy a Day in the Interior from Omali Lodge where you will visit the botanical gardens (home to many endemic species), hike to a dry crater lake and come across plenty of stunning waterfalls.

We can also organise other activities and excursions which can be booked at reception (locally payable) or in advance if you prefer.

These include: Traditional Dance Workshops, Traditional Medicine Workshops, Bulawem – The most traditional cultural manifestation of São Tomé and Príncipe, Tchiloli – Learn about the cultures of São Tomé and Príncipe, Diving, Coffee Tour (East of the island), Cocoa Tours (North of the island), Sao Tome City Tour.

Day 4 - 5 Fly to Príncipe Island

Staying at Roca Sundy

Today’s an especially exciting day. You will be transferred to São Tomé airport from Omali Lodge for the STP Airways flight to Príncipe departing at 09h00.

Arrive to Príncipe at 09h35 where you will be met by a Roça Sundy representative and transferred slightly inland to Roça Sundy, your home for the next 2 nights. At this lovingly restored colonial cocoa plantation house property you can get a really good feel for the essence and history of Principe. Principe is 31 million years old – 3 and 6 times respectively older than the oldest Hawaiian or Galapagos islands.

Stay at Roça Sundy in the Eclipse Panoramic Room, for 2 nights with breakfast and dinner included, as well as a daily experience.

Days 6 Head to the Beach Rainforest

Staying at Sundy Praia

Today you will be transferred by road in approx. 20 mins to the luxury final destination of your trip. You will enjoy Sundy Praia, the island’s most polished property, for 5 nights in a 1 bedroom tent on a full board basis, with breakfast, lunch & dinner included as well as selected beverages and a daily experience.

Beyond the beaches, where turtles sometimes come ashore to nest, humpback whales are a common summer sight, drawn with their calves to the warm, sheltered waters of the bay.

Day 7 – 10 Life on Príncipe

Day 11 Return to São Tomé

Sao tome children

Head back to São Tomé this morning where you will return to Omali Lodge for day use of a room to freshen up, relax and some last-minute souvenir shopping before your evening flight home.

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When to visit São Tomé & Principe

Find out the best time to visit São Tomé & Príncipe with our month-by-month guide.

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January

The short dry season continues through to March. This is a great time for exploring Obo National Park on Sao Tome, as well as scuba diving, hiking and seeing turtles nesting and hatching. Bird watching is superb for those who want to see the bright breeding plumage.

February

The dry weather continues throughout February, meaning hiking in Obo National Park on Sao Tome is particularly good, although the heat can be quite intense. Scuba divers will delight at the water clarity, whilst those down at the beach may catch the end of the turtle nesting season. Bird watchers will enjoy seeing the bright breeding plumage of local species.

March

The long wet season begins with daily rain showers and intense humidity. However the rain doesn't last all day, and the showers leave behind clear blue skies, making this an ideal time for photography. March is good for orchid spotting too.

April

The wet season continues with daily rain showers and high humidity. Hiking becomes tricky on the muddy terrain. April is actually a great time to visit as it's not quite as hot as in February and March, and the rain showers clear the clouds leaving sunny blue skies, which is ideal for photography. Orchids are flourishing at this time of year

May

May sees the end of the long wet season with daily rainfall showers and intense humidity. It's a good month for orchid spotting and photography, but hiking remains difficult on the muddy terrain.

June

The main dry season runs from June through to the beginning of September. It's the perfect time for hiking, exploring beaches and swimming in the turquoise sea. This is the hottest time of year, but the cloudy skies offer some protection from the sun.

July

July is the heart of the long dry period, defined by the absence of rain, and the presence of cloudy skies, which will give some respite from the heat. Hiking and swimming is particularly good at this time of year.

August

The dry season continues into August, an ideal time for beaches, swimming and hiking the trails around the islands. There's no rain, but no blue skies either. Humpback Whales, Killer Whales and dolphins begin migrating along the north east shores. August is a month of Saints' feast days with several cultural celebratory events where the streets come alive with open air food stalls, music and entertainment.

September

September sees the dry weather period drawing to an end. It's still a good time for hiking, walking along the beaches and taking a tip in the ocean. Temperatures are still soaring, but the cloudy skies offer some protection from the heat. It's a great time for whale and dolphin watching as they migrate along the north east shores.

October

October is a bit of a mixed bag, with the short wet season beginning in earnest. Hiking becomes more difficult but it doesn't rain all day, so it's still a good month for most island activities. The whale and dolphin migration continues along the north east coastline.

November

In recent years November has been the month with the highest rainfall, heralding the beginning of the short wet season. Skies are grey, but the bird nesting season begins which is good news for bird watchers, and from mid-November turtles start nesting on the beaches.

December

December sees the beginning of the short dry season. There's still a bit of rain around, but nothing to really disrupt activities. It's a great time for bird watching and seeing the bright breeding plumage, and the turtles continue to nest on the beaches.

Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

16 Aug 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

17 Sept 2025
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

31 Jul 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

3 Jul 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

28 Jun 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

5 Jun 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

5 Jun 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

5 Jun 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

5 Jun 2024

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