Cheap Flights to Sao Tome and Principe

Useful advice for travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe (STP)

A two-island country located in the Gulf of Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe beckons with its exotic cultural and tropical climates. With plenty of forests, mountains, plains, and beaches, the country charms all its guests. The smallest African country of São Tomé and Príncipe, consisting of two islands, is situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, African traditions are intertwined with Portuguese ones, creating a unique cultural background that will intrigue every visitor.

Preparing for the trip

All arriving tourists older than one year old are required to provide a valid anti-yellow fever vaccination certificate. There is also a risk of getting infected with typhoid fever, meningitis, and hepatitis A and B in the country. Therefore, you should also get all the respective vaccines before starting your trip. All adults should get re-vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria if necessary.

São Tomé and Príncipe is a really small country, and you should have no problem exploring it. We recommend planning your trip route beforehand and deciding on sightseeing objects you wish to visit. In order to avoid experiencing a cultural shock, you should read upon African culture and Portuguese traditions beforehand.

Transportation and travel charges

Nowadays, local government is focusing a lot of attention on tourism development. Therefore, flights to São Tomé and Príncipe, reaching their finish at three local airports, are available on a more frequent basis. Ferries are great for travelling between the islands, and you will also able to rent a boat or a motorboat from the locals. Inland public transport system is not developed very well, although you could choose local bus services. However, the best ways to travel locally is using rental cars or means of transport provided by locals (taxis, taxi-bikes, etc.)

You can pay for your purchases using official local currency, dobras (STD). However, it is usually recommended to bring USA dollars or euros instead and change these into local currency upon arriving.

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Best return gifts choices

The island country of São Tomé and Príncipe is very exotic and full of unusual souvenirs, food, and drinks, perfectly fitting as return gifts. We recommend trying several local dishes and bringing some of the food back; especially worth purchasing are fish and other various seafood products. Traditional African home decor items will make great symbolical return gifts.