Cape Verde · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Good evening trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Watch loggerhead turtles nest on Boa Vista with trained guides, protected beaches, hotel transfers, and a strong conservation focus.
“Exceeded expectations. Saw nest building, egg laying, camouflaging etc. wonderful experience”
Review of Sal’s four-hour coastal hike from Ponta Preta to Monte Leão, with sea views, island stops, transport, and sunset advice.
“Belle randonnée, guide professionnelle. nous avons passé un très bon moment. Et le coucher de soleil... waouh... nous en avons pris plein les yeux”
Explore Mindelo by night with live music, local bars, Cape Verdean culture, a traditional drink, and practical tips from a local guide.
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening finding great spots in Mindelo to hear music, we appreciate the bread of knowledge of our guide and her passion for life in the town.”
Review of Santa Maria’s romantic glamping evening at Ponta Preta, with sunset views, private transport, dinner, wine, and practical booking tips.
“Normaal niet van de reviews schrijven maar… voor ons een echte 5-sterrenervaring, omdat alles klopte en Marta (en haar collega op het strand) dit meer dan verdienen. Een unieke ervaring & 100% aanrader. Dit voor de verjaardag van mijn vriendin 🔝 Wanneer je voor Kaapverdië hebt gekozen, zou ik iedereen adviseren om dit mee te maken. Top service, alles goed geregeld en lekker. Prachtig!”
Drive through Boa Vista’s Viana Desert after dark, watch the stars, visit Fatima Church, and tour Sal Rei by night in two hours.
“The evening buggy tour was amazing! The guide was so good and friendly (so bad with remembering names but my partner said he looks like snoop dog!) We really enjoyed it and thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks again”
Race across Sal’s dark desert by 4WD SSV buggy, visit turtle and kitesurf beaches, and finish with a cocktail in Santa Maria.
“This was an awesome trip! We had two tour guides which where super joyful, fun and all things considered perfect for the job!”
Review of Sal’s nighttime buggy and turtle tour, with dunes, salt flats, Serra Negra, hotel pickup, safety tips, and honest value advice.
“La possibilità di poter visitare il deserto di notte con delle guide esperte e competenti e di guidare dei nuovi mezzi mai provati”
Explore Mindelo after dark with live music, local bars, restaurant tips, and lesser-known venues on this intimate two-hour walking tour.
“We loved our tour, had some good recommendations for food and music as a start of our stay in Mindelo.”
See loggerhead turtles nest on Sal Island with ethical local guides, infrared lights, hotel transfers, and a choice of group or private tours.
“Was amazing seeing the turtle lay eggs and then cover them before making her way back to the sea. The trip was a lot shorter than expected. Was picked up at 2030 and was back at hotel by 2200”
Review of Boa Vista’s sunset dinner with Ponche, beach barbecue, drummers, fire show, live music, transport, and practical booking tips.
“Brilliant! Food, drinks, music, African music and fire eating was all fantastic. A definite must do!”
Review of São Vicente’s sunset hike to Dona Amélia Lighthouse, with coastal views, local culture, transport details, value, and practical tips.
“So we were over the moon to have the guides we’d had for our island tour to take us again on our sunset walk. It was superb and again driven so carefully to the parking. Now I need to be honest the walk is not for the faint hearted…. It has itRead more”
Watch Boa Vista’s Atlantic sunset, enjoy Ponche and a buffet, then dance barefoot to drummers and live music at Morabeza Beach Club.
“Pas de feu de camps. Buffet moyen. Ambiance musicale très sympathique et cadre atypique. Joli couché de soleil”
Review of Boa Vista’s African Night: live drums, dance, lobster dinner, drinks, hotel transfers, and practical value advice.
“Ci siamo davvero divertiti, sono stati tutti gentili e simpatici anche i signori che erano in gruppo con noi.”
Review of Sal’s private sunset beach escape, with Fogo wine, boho cushions, hotel transfers, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
Pick an island, a boat or a ridge.
