000 – Boa Vista Turtle Watching Tour | See Loggerhead Turtles Nest in Cape Verde

About this tour

Turtle watching in Boa Vista is one of nature’s most extraordinary events, and this guided tour brings you to one of the largest loggerhead turtle nesting sites in the world.

Join an expert guide on the island’s protected nesting beaches to observe turtles laying their eggs in their natural habitat, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Nesting season runs from July to October.

Starting in September, you may also have the rare chance to see baby turtles hatching and making their first journey to the sea.

Pick-up is around 19:30, and the tour usually finishes between 21:00 and 22:00, depending on turtle activity that night.

A unique, responsible wildlife experience for nature lovers and families alike — book your spot today.

Highlights

• Watch loggerhead turtles nest on one of the world’s most important nesting beaches
• Guided by experienced, conservation-trained local guides
• Small-group experience that keeps disturbance to the turtles to a minimum
• Chance to see hatchlings making their first journey to the sea (from September)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
• A memorable, educational activity suitable for the whole family

About the Boa Vista Nesting Site

Boa Vista’s quiet, undeveloped beaches make it one of the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting grounds on the planet, attracting researchers and conservationists from around the world. Each summer, female turtles return to these same shores — often the very beach where they themselves hatched — to lay their eggs in the sand. This turtle watching tour in Boa Vista gives visitors a rare, respectful window into that cycle, guided by people who understand how to observe without disrupting it.

Practical Information

• Duration: Approx. 2.5–3 hours
• Pick-up time: Around 19:30
• Tour ends: Between 21:00 and 22:00, depending on turtle activity
• Season: July to October (hatchlings visible from September)
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, light jacket, no flash photography and dark clothes.
• Group size: Small
• Suitable for: Families, couples, solo travelers, nature lovers
• Important: Flash photography, white light, and touching turtles or nests is strictly prohibited to protect the animals
• Accessibility: Involves walking on sand, may not suit limited mobility.

Why Book This Tour

Sightings depend on natural turtle activity, so this is a genuine wildlife encounter rather than a staged show — which is exactly what makes it special. Spaces are limited to protect the nesting site, so early booking is recommended during peak season (August–September).