Welcome to Sao Tome and Principe. Like jewels in the west central africa coast, we invite you to discover two fascinating islands that offer dramatic landscapes with torrents and waterfalls on its slopes, white and black sand beaches, sheer cliffs over the sea, tropical forest filled with exotic birds and extensive cocoa plantations with their beautiful colonial houses.

Being the second smallest country in african, this nation has a  vibrant history and fascinating culture. They were discovered in 1471 and became Portuguese colony until 1975, historic claims to fame were as a “holding center” for slaves taken from West Africa enroute to the Americas, and as the largest world producer of sugar and cocoa.Φ

Planning your trip to Sao Tome: Getting to Sao Tome | Visa Application | Vehicle Rental | Need to Know | Flight Schedule | Holiday Calendar | more.

Places & Activities: Beach and Islands | Obo National Park | Roças & Plantation House | Cultural Performances | Birding | Diving | Fishing Game | Dolphim and Wales | more.

Hotels in Sao Tome: Pestana Sao Tome Hotel | Omali Lodge Luxury Hotel | Pestana Equador Island Resort | Bom Bom Island Resort | Club Santana Resort | Agosto Neto Hotel | Pagué Resort | more.

QUICK FACT: The names Sao Tome dates back to 1470, when Portuguese navigators discover the main island, on Saint Thomas day. The following year they found Principe, so named because it was offered by the Portuguese king to his son, the prince.

Country name: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Capital: Sao Tome

Official Languages: Portuguese

Local Language: foro and Lungui Ie

Currency: Dobras (Dbs)

Time: GMT all years round

Religion: Christianity

Main Exports: cocoa and coffee