Hike to the oldest Baobab tree / Endemic bird Private tour
ID: GYG459520-O-822468
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
This is one of the most popular hikes in Santiago, it is a perfect combination between a pleasant hike in a green valley and historic site, it takes to the largest baobab tree and an endemic bird.
I will pick you up at your hotel reception or at the port of Praia if you are on a cruise ship, and then we will drive 15 km by car to the beginning of the Ribeira Grande valley in a green and historic valley which is the first settlement in Cape Verde, on the way you will also see the largest baobab tree and an endemic bird called the king fisher bird.
In the middle of the valley we will walk in the shade of some trees such as banana, mango and papaya and coconut trees, there are still some traditional rum distilleries to visit (January to June).
This hike will end in Cidade Velha considered a world heritage site by unesco.
Hike: 4km
Up: 0 m
Down: 200m
Degree of Difficulty: Medium
Highlights
- Explore Ribeira Grande valley, the first settlement in Cape verde
- Hike to the largest baobab tree on Santiago Island
- Discover the most beautiful endemic bird
- Learn how we produce rum in Cape verde
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will walk down 200 m to reach the city. The path is stony.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
