Near the coast of the island of Boa Vista, in Cape Verde, from March to May it is possible to admire the evolution of these imposing specimens.
You don't need to fly to Baja California to go whale watching; in just 6 hours of travel with a direct flight from England or a little longer with a stopover in Lisbon, you will be in a natural paradise where, from mid-February to mid-May, just very close to the coast you can see humpback whales jumping, breathing deeply and taking care of their young. A unique and exciting spectacle. A trip dedicated to discovering the island of Boa Vista that includes daily excursions in off-road vehicles with nature guides, nights under the stars and boat trips to spot humpback whales accompanied by experts.
Type of whales – Humpback whales – Baleja Jubarte (or Da Bossa)
Period - from mid-February to mid-May.
Natural reasons - the particular geographical position of the islands and especially the shallow waters of Boa Vista are ideal for puppy birth and weaning, and mating. It is in fact a platform that emerges from the depths of the ocean (called the Atlantis platform) where the majestic mammals can easily find food just by moving away from the coast of the island. We have no certain data on their route, a reliable hypothesis states that they come from South Africa and it is not known whether they are heading towards the North Atlantic or are returning. The whale watching program is carried out in conjunction with experienced marine biologists.
Boa Vista offers many emotions.
During the trip, naturalist excursions and excursions to discover the island are planned - the deserts, sand and rocks, the oases, the endless and wonderful beaches, the path between the baobab trees, the sighting of green and hawksbill turtles and nurse sharks.
Possibility to visit the villages of the North and stop for lunch in a typical restaurant in contact with the locals to learn about their customs, music, gastronomy and language.
Visits to oases and gardens, new sustainability projects for the production of desalinated water from solar energy, planting of aloe vera, passion fruit, moringa, banana trees, hydroponic crops.
A trip to discover this wonderful island and its people, as well as the chance to enjoy a natural spectacle such as whale watching (in spring), the Caretta-caretta turtles, which come here to lay their eggs and are the second most numerous in the east Atlantic. And then the shark nursery, the osprey, the diving boobies and much more. And again, being able to admire the stars in the Viana desert accompanied by experienced astronomers. Or experience the thrill of a day as a goatherd milking goats, making cheese and taking a typical break tasting cachupa and morning coffee under a large, centuries-old acacia tree.
Excellent spots for windsurfing, kitesurfing and wave surfing. The brand new surf foil, the easiest SUP. Horse riding on the beach (also for beginners). Diving, snorkelling and inshore or deep sea fishing (spinning or rock fishing), quad and buggy tours and quad fishing. And much more. Visit the website www.iloveboavista.com
Type of trip: 70% nature, 20% relaxation, 10% culture
Suitable for everyone, depending on the optional excursions chosen, morabeza, this typical and unique way of welcoming Cape Verdeans, will make your trip unforgettable.
For your stay, you can opt for a 4-star hotel, modern and central, yet 100 metres from the sea: the White Hotel. Or opt for the freedom and comfort of staying at home, in one of the apartments of the widespread hotel I Love Boavista .
For information and reservations -booking@iloveboavista.com
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