Bioko Secrets – 9 Days

Day 1: WELCOME MALABO

Welcome to Malabo! We will be waiting for you at the airport and we will transfer you to your chosen accommodation.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 2: MALABO – LUBA – MALABO

Have a quiet breakfast and gather strength, because the first day is the excursion to Luba, a coastal village south of the city of Malabo. We will take you to the beautiful bay where Count Arjelejos took possession of the Island in the name of Spain in 1778. Were you looking for hidden beaches? Here we have them, we will make a stop at the beach of Arena Blanca, meeting place of the inhabitants of Malabo during the weekends. Pay attention because the visit does not end here. We will take you to the largest waterfalls in the country with a fall of more than 200 meters! The famous Ilachi waterfalls. We will return to Malabo and leave you the rest of the day off to explore the city.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 3: MALABO – BASILE PEAK – SIPOPO – MALABO

At this point you will wonder what is the peak that can be seen from any part of the city. It is the Basilé peak, which is located at more than 3000 meters of altitude. Today we will take you to the village, where you will have a panoramic view of the city of Malabo as well as Mount Cameroon. Later, it is time to relax in the city of Sipopo with a walk around the islet of Horacio, where you will enjoy a haven of peace. Prepare your camera because you will be the envy of your friends. Once relaxed we will return to the city of Malabo and stay at leisure the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the city.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 4: MALABO & VICINITIES

The fourth day we will sweeten your visit. Have you ever wondered how chocolate is made? We will show you in the Finca de Sampaka, emblematic farm where the film “Palms in the snow” was set. They have been growing cocoa traditionally since 1906 and you will be one of the chosen ones to try their different varieties. If you like one, you can take it as a souvenir. Afterwards, we will visit the most beautiful and recent places of the city such as the promenade and the Malabo National Park. In the park you can admire a huge number of local trees, as well as works of art by Guinean artist. A well-kept treasure. The rest of the day off we will leave it for you to explore the park on your own or to know the secrets of the city.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 5: MALABO – LAKE BIAO – MALABO

After breakfast, we will take you to the most mystical and “haunted” place on the Island of Bioko, Lake Biao (Lake Moka), cradle of the Bubi people. What happens to an inactive volcano when it rains? It floods and gives us spectacular views of both the fauna and the virgin flora. After the tour, we will return to Malabo and let you have some rest because tomorrow promises to be busy.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 6: MALABO

Do you want to feel like a local and know where they buy their needs? Today is shopping day. We will visit the Semu Market, the largest in the city, where you can find everything, good option to buy gifts for our loved ones who have not been able to come. And this is not the end of the day! We will also visit the central market, the oldest in the city. Through its narrow roads you will know firsthand the local atmosphere and why not, bring a piece of Equatorial Guinea to your homes. We promise you that the day will be hard, so we will reward you with the rest of the day off to rest. And you’ll need it because tomorrow is a big day.

Overnight at Anda Hotel or similar

Day 7: MALABO – UREKA

Do you want adventure? This is your day; we will take you to Ureka. A magnificent walk along the unspoilt beaches where you will cross different rivers and listen to the sounds of the jungle and nature. You will see the spawning of giant turtles (according to the dates). It is a wonderful walk, and after that, it is time to enjoy a barbecue on the beach. It will be night in

tents on the beach and you will be able to admire the stars. Enjoy, because we will be back the next day.

Overnight at Ureka Camp

Day 8: UREKA

Breakfast and sunrise on the beach and after a bath with the lights of the Alba, unfortunately we cannot leave you here, and there we will start the road back to the city of Malabo. Once in town, last afternoon free to finish buying last minute gifts before the return home.

Overnight at Hotel Bahía 1 or similar

Day 9: UREKA – MALABO – DEPARTURE

Unfortunately, we will say goodbye here. We are sure that you have enjoyed it as much as we have. We will take you to the airport and make all the necessary arrangements.