CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 hiking & trekking tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
Guided Pico do Fogo hike from Santa Catarina do Fogo to Cape Verde’s 2829 m summit, with 360 views and a lava-ash run.
“Incredible views, good walk and great guide! Thanks”
Ferry to Santo Antão for a full day of crater views, fertile valleys, fishing villages, and rum distillery tastings with a live guide.
“Vroeg opstaan om de ferry te halen, maar zeker de moeite waard. Santo Antao wordt met recht het mooiste eiland genoemd, met zijn scherpe bergtoppen en zelf in augustus groene valleien. Inclusief locale gids die goed Engels spreekt, goed verzorgde lunch en bezoek aan locale rumdistillerij.”
Hike Serra Malagueta and the Principal Valley, then enjoy a home-cooked lunch with locals and big east-coast views.
“Excellent service from guide and driver. Nice trekking experience and family meal. Attention! The trek is for people with a minimum of mountain experience since the trail is steep and rough”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s park, picnic outdoors, then unwind at Tarrafal Beach on Santiago Island. $106, 8 hours.
“I ended up being the only one attending the hike. So it was me, the guide and 2 trainees. The guide was very knowledgeable and all of the guys were very nice to spend time with. I booked the hike during the rainy season, so no views for me, but it was still a nicely…”
Guided 4-hour hike from Praia through green valley farms to Cidade Velha, with the 400-year-old Baobab tree and bird spotting.
“Great tour with our great guide Antonio! We learned so much about the islands of Cabo Verde! The hike is not too hard, but beautiful! I would totally recommend this tour.”
Calabaceira Valley trek and UNESCO Cidade Velha on Santiago Island: lush hike, rum stop, and pirate-era views from São Filipe.
“Lovely trip and beautiful surroundings, Ivana, the guide, was extremely nice and friendly, absolutely recommended:)”
Hike from Monte Tchota to Pico d’Antónia in 6 hours. Difficult climb with huge Santiago views, plus Maio and Fogo if clear.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
5-hour hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley with a guided nature walk and a home-cooked lunch with a local family in Tarrafal.
“Merci à notre guide plein de joie et d’humour avec le repas chez Mama qui nous a chaleureusement accueilli. On en a pris pleins les yeux, c’est magnifique ❤️”
Guided west-coast hike on Sal ending at Monte Leão for sunset. 4 hours with transport and support car. Bring hiking shoes and water.
“Belle randonnée, guide professionnelle. nous avons passé un très bon moment. Et le coucher de soleil... waouh... nous en avons pris plein les yeux”
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Volcano Crater to Paúl Valley, with big views, lush vegetation, and a distillery stop to taste grogue.
“I'm Extremely disappointed with the way that Bu Country Tours handled my booking! I confirmed an updated pick up location the day before my scheduled tour, only to find out on the actual tour day that the people in the office had neglected to notify the tour guides. What resulted from that mess up was…”
