Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

By Bu Country Tours

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Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Explore one of the most welcoming and beautiful remote hiking trails on the island of Santiago and experience the hospitality of Cape Verdean peasants and families who live in the mountains. Marvel yourself at incredible views from the top of the natural park of Serra Malagueta and learn about the local fauna and flora.

Activity location

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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Shared Group Hike

8h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

CA $139.41 x 1 AdultCA $139.41

Total

Until Fri, 24 May

Private Hike

8h
English

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

CA $337.51 x 1 AdultCA $337.51

Total

Until Fri, 24 May

What's included, what's not

Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Tour Guide
Third-party insurance
Transport
Entrance fee (€2 for Serra Malagueta Natural Park)

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring hiking shoes, a hat, sun cream and water. Activity for travellers over 16 years old.
Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 12,5 km  // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 – 5 hours  // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 580m  // Elevation loss: -/+ 1100m  // Max Elevation: +/- 1035m  // Min Elevation: +/-  110m  // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Both flat and Steep going down hill and safe.

Activity itinerary

Praia

1h

Enjoy a pickup from your hotel and start the day with this exciting hike to one of Santiago's most beautiful trails.

Serra de Malagueta

4h
Admission ticket not included

The first stop is Serra Malagueta Natural Park, with an elevation of around 1,000 metres above sea level, hike among the park's endemic plants and enrich your knowledge of the local fauna and flora and enjoy breathtaking views of jagged hills and unforgettable landscape. Then, start your way down through the greenery and pass pleasant landscapes of deserted villages with a chance to see gray-headed kingfisher birds Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included.

Principal

2h

Meet local families on the way down and learn about their history and way of life in remote mountain areas. Stop for a picnic and continue towards the east coast and cross the Gongon to the magnificent Hortelã valley where your tour ends.

Praia

1h

From here, be transferred back and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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