The springboard into São Tomé's lush island wilderness
Island lovers and beaten-track dodgers have innumerable cause to explore São Tomé and Príncipe, a twin-island nation off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. Covered in virgin rainforest and unspoiled coastline, the islands are rich in natural beauty, marine life and historical intrigue (they were once a colony of Portugal). Omali Lodge sits on the edge of the capital city, São Tomé (on the larger island). The resort is small, with boutique-style facilities, expert staff, and a low-key but convivial island atmosphere. Pretty Praia Lagarto beach is just a stone's throw away.
