São Tomé and Príncipe are two stunning Islands seldom visited by birders that are located off the West African coastline in the Gulf of Guinea.

These former Portuguese colonies straddle the equator and enjoy a tropical climate with a high level of rainfall recorded annually. Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and safe Islands to travel around their volcanic mountains and rainforest covered rolling scenery protect a plethora of bird species. Depending on which taxonomic data you follow there could be a possible 29 endemic species to enjoy during a comprehensive birding and nature tour of these two Islands. The number of endemic bird species in Sao Tome and Principe equals that of the much more extensive Galapagos Islands and exceeds the Seychelles. These factors make them possibly the easiest and most concentrated group of Island endemics in the world. All endemic species could be possible with a little luck during our exceptional birding tours of these islands.