Cape Verde · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel Sal in a small group of up to 10 with a guide such as Alejandro or Miguel. Visit Santa Maria, Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume, with lunch in a local home, hotel transfers, and a clean minibus included.
“Excellent. Well worth the money payed. Our toy guide was fun and had great knowledge of the island”
Travel across Sal with a local guide such as Danilson, Hamilton, John, or Cula. Visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, and shark bay. Hotel or port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees, lunch, and one drink are included, though the lunch details should be confirmed before booking.
“We had an amazing experience on this tour John the tour guide is very helpful and experienced. Our much was freshly prepared and even though the weather was cloudy every experience was memorable.”
Spend seven hours touring Sal with a local guide such as Kiki, Chan, Jackson, or Cristian. Visit Santa Maria, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Palmeira, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Swim in natural pools and salt water, see lemon sharks, and enjoy a lunch stop with fish, meat, pasta, or vegetarian choices.
“the Guide was very friendly, complete with the explanations and spoke very well. definitely worth the price paid”
Spend eight hours circling Sal with a local guide, stopping at Ponta Preta, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona, Terra Boa, Baia de Parda, and Pedra de Lume. You can swim in salt pools, watch lemon sharks, and see the Blue Eye. Group tours include lunch and entry fees, while private tours charge extra.
“Deze tour zou ik echt iedereen willen aanraden die naar Sal gaat. Je kijkt je ogen uit, vanaf het moment dat je opgehaald wordt totdat je weer terug bij je ophaalpunt bent. Complimenten aan onze tour guide Antonio D. want hij wist op alle vragen antwoord te geven en maakte zelfs grapjes als: kom we gaan nú zwemmen (bij Miragem/Fata Morgana). En dat in 4 verschillende talen! 👌🏼”
Travel from Praia into Serra Malagueta National Park for a moderate 4.5-kilometer downhill hike through streams, farms, and mountain villages. Share a fish or meat lunch with a local family in Mato Dento, then return by the east coast. Guides may include Peter, Elton, or Katia, depending on the date.
“I really enjoyed this tour if you want to see the locals life closer and enjoy the very tasty meal of a local family and the beautiful nature and animals and plantations you get to book this hike plus Peter the Guide was the cherry on top making everything so smooth, helping in every detail and gave so much information about the whole country and history and fauna and Flora, it was overall perfect!! Thank you :)”
You’ll hike downhill from Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Principal Valley with a guide such as Alex, Ivana, or Luis, learning about Santiago’s plants, animals, and culture along the way. The five-hour outing ends with a home-cooked lunch by a local family, then a scenic drive back to Tarrafal. Good shoes are essential.
“Luìs est un super guide !! Il nous a permis d'en apprendre beaucoup sur l'histoire de son magnifique pays et particulièrement de Santiago. Grâce à lui nous avons pu faire la rencontre d'habitants très chaleureux et généreux. La randonnée est incroyable. Et le petit plus de Luìs au-delà de sa gentillesse et son authenticité est son niveau de français ! Mille mercis Luìs !”
Spend seven hours crossing Boa Vista by 4x4, with stops at Santa Monica beach, Povoação Velha, Varandinha’s caves, Morro de Areia for sandboarding, a local lunch, and the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. English, French, Italian, and Portuguese guides are available. Pickup and drop-off are included.
“Es war wundervoll! Boa Vista hat mit Abstand die schönsten Strände von Cap Verde.Wir hatten hinten auf dem Pick up eine grandiose Aussicht über die Landschaft. Den Kindern hat vor allem das Sandboarding und der Santa Monica Strand am besten gefallen. Es ist ein Stück Paradies! Vielen vielen Dank für den tollen Tag!”
Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Santo Antão with a local guide, visiting Cova Crater, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, and Paul Valley. Coffee, tea, lunch, water, entry fees, and a short walk are included. Guide Natcha has earned special praise for patient explanations and a friendly approach. Pickup is offered, but private transport is not included.
“Paseo por valle Paul y cerveza en bar local . Guia experto y conocedor de la zona. Recorrido por lo mejor de la isla”
Spend eight hours seeing Sal with a local English-speaking guide such as Nando, Toni, or Romerio. Visit Espargos, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Palmeira, Pedra da Lume salt lake, and Viveiros Botanical Garden, with transport and a Cape Verdean lobster lunch included.
“Viel von der Insel gesehen Guide(Toni) kennt sich sehr gut aus Das baden im Salzsee Santa Maria könnte noch in die Tour aufgenommen werden Wäre super gewesen, wenn es zum Lunch auch lokalen Wein gegeben hätte”
You’ll cross Boa Vista by 4x4 with an English-speaking local guide, Roberto among them, stopping at Viana Desert, Cabo de Santa Maria’s shipwreck, Sal Rei, Povoaçao Velha, and Santa Monica Beach. A beachfront lunch is included. The outing lasts four hours, so expect a brisk tour with limited time at each stop.
“Great trip to see most of the island, was well worth the trip and a nice lunch with plenty of choice for main dish”
Spend a full day exploring Boa Vista by 4x4. Visit the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, a pottery school, Chaves Bay, Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha caves, and Sal Rei. Guide Fabian is praised for thoughtful service, while lunch at Casa Rosa or a German restaurant is a highlight.
“Many thanks to our guide Fabian, who did everything he could to ensure we had a wonderful day despite being injured. The tour is completely stress-free and you get to see everything you need to see. The cherry on top was definitely the fantastic lunch at Casa Rosa! Highly recommended :)”
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