Top Santa Maria Wildlife Encounters

Há muitas jóias escondidas para experimentar na ilha de Sal, mas a maioria dos viajantes nunca tem a chance de explorá-las. Nesta excursão de dia inteiro para pequenos grupos, aproveite uma combinação de pontos turísticos naturais e urbanos enquanto descobre desertos salinos, arte de rua e piscinas vulcânicas. Você até terá a chance de ver tubarões limões nativos em seu habitat natural.

As águas que rodeiam a ilha de Sal são o lar de algumas espécies majestosas de tartarugas, mas é difícil saber como capturá-las. Adicione esta experiência de tartaruga do mar em pequenos grupos às suas férias em Santa Maria e participe de uma aventura de observação da vida selvagem. Você também aprenderá sobre os projetos de biodiversidade e proteção ecológica em andamento na região.

Experienced riders and beginners alike will find their match on this Sal Island horseback riding tour. Choose between a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-hour ride and set off in a small group with a maximum of eight participants. You’ll ride along white-sand beaches and through the salt flats of Sal, with the opportunity to continue to Kite Beach and beyond. Helmets, round-trip hotel transport, and safety briefing all included.

Enjoy an exclusive Lemon Shark Experience with a native certified nature guide, away from the crowds and at your own pace. Walk safely into the shallow waters of Shark Bay, where juvenile lemon sharks swim naturally around you in their protected nursery. Spend around 40 minutes in the water learning about the behaviour, life cycle and ecological importance of these fascinating animals while enjoying a safe and respectful wildlife encounter. Water shoes are included free of charge for your comfort and safety. With private transportation, flexible departure times, personalised attention and complimentary photos and videos, this tour offers the most comfortable and immersive way to experience Sal Island's famous lemon sharks.

This is a unique opportunity to see loggerhead sea turtles in their natural habitat, wild and free, laying eggs. You will be guided by expert local and international guides in a respectful way that will not disturb the turtles. This exclusive excursion also includes a Glamping Tent for you to rest in during the experience. An added benefit of this experience is that some of your ticket price goes towards beach cleanups on Sal Island to keep it clean, protecting the turtles and other ocean life.

Discover two of Sal Island's most iconic experiences in just one relaxing half-day tour. Accompanied by a native certified guide, visit the historic village of Pedra de Lume, the island's first settlement, and learn how salt production shaped the history and development of Sal Island. Float effortlessly in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, the world's only salt lagoon inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Known as a natural spa, its highly saline waters leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed while offering a unique and deeply relaxing experience. Complete your adventure at Shark Bay, where you'll safely observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat. This tour is perfect for travelers looking to combine history, local culture, nature, wellness and wildlife in one unforgettable experience.

Enjoy Sal Island's most authentic Lemon Shark Experience led by a native certified nature guide. Unlike simply watching sharks from a distance, you'll safely enter the shallow waters of Shark Bay, where juvenile lemon sharks swim naturally around you in their protected nursery. Spend around 40 minutes in the water learning about the behaviour, biology and conservation of these remarkable animals while enjoying a safe and respectful wildlife encounter. Water shoes are included free of charge for your comfort and safety, and small groups ensure a more personal experience with plenty of time to observe, ask questions and take unforgettable photos. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Cape Verde's marine life while supporting responsible and sustainable wildlife tourism.