Cape Verde · SHARK BAY TOURS
Juvenile lemon sharks come into the shallow bay east of Santa Maria on the tide, and you meet them standing up in knee-deep water. The 15 below differ on tide timing, group size and what else the day covers, each with its price.
Explore Sal’s salt lake, Blue Eye, desert mirage, Murdeira Bay, and lemon sharks on a practical four-hour island tour.
“Could not recommend more. It was worth the money jut for the sharks, out tour guide Manny was brilliant. It was great value for money and i could not believe how big the sharks were and mama sharks fin was seen hovering in the distance”
Explore Sal with a local guide, from lemon sharks and salt lagoons to Buracona, fishing villages, beaches, and island history.
“Nany was a great guide and very fun. He setted the enjoyable tone to the group and day. Would definitely recommend it”
See Sal Island’s Blue Eye, salt lake, lemon sharks, desert mirage, and fishing villages on a lively six-hour tour for $35.
“Great day out seeing all the island and visiting interesting places. Nelson the tour guide was brilliant, lovely guy made it a great day and also the photographer who was the English speaking guide. Definitely recommend this company and the tour, super day 😃”
See wild lemon sharks up close at Shark Bay on Sal Island, with hotel pickup, water shoes, expert guides, and a choice of beach or water viewing.
“Very knowledgeable guide who told us lots about the sharks.”
Review of Sal’s half-day tour to Salt Lake, Blue Eye, Miragem, Murdeira Bay, and Shark Bay, with tips on value, swimming, and timing.
“Extent of walking at salt mine. Tour guide was informative and made things fun. Relaxing and friendly.”
Review of Sal’s Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume tour, with lemon sharks, salt-lake floating, local guides, practical tips, and value advice.
“had a great day out, driver great, guide was fantastic. would recommend it.”
Review of Sal Island’s Blue Eye, Shark Bay and salt lake tour, with practical advice on costs, transport, stops and overall value.
“Highlights are the lemon sharks and salt lake. They’re both quite breath taking Lots of added drop offs (like mirage / murdeira bay) as drive through the island which adds to the tour and gives some history of the island. Do have to pay for sharks (3€) , blue eye (can’t remember) and salt lake (6€) so bring some cash. Also bring some money for lunch. Even with this not included, still think very good value for money, for full day trip going round the whole island. Tour guide was also very nice - cannot remember first name, but second name Souza Would definitely recommend”
Explore Sal’s salt mines, Blue Eye, desert mirage, fishing villages, and Lemon Shark Bay on a six-hour small-group tour from Santa Maria.
“Absolutely loved travelling on the back of the pick up. A little bumpy but only to be expected when going off the beaten track. Visiting all the villages, getting lots of info from the guide, travelling through the dessert, seeing the mirage, experiencing the lemon sharks swim between our legs, floating in the salt pools at the mine. Every event was amazing, we would do it again in a heart beat. Very good value for money. Lunch not included but the restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very reasonably priced and very good quality food and venue. Thank you so much for the experience!!”
See lemon sharks in Sal’s shallow Shark Bay, with hotel pickup, guide support, water shoes, and time to watch from shore or water.
“We had a slight issue with response to emails regarding timings etc but this turned out to be just the way that our guide worked. He was early to pick us up from the hotel and in fact the time we got to the bay was perfect just as our guide said as it was alot quieter. We got aRead more”
Explore Sal’s salt lake, Buracona Blue Eye, Miragem, and Shark Bay on a private four-hour tour with local guide and transport.
“De hele excursie was top. We hadden een supervriendelijke gids Jose. Het leukste vonden wij shark Lake. De meeste indruk hebben we gekregen bij de lokale bevolking. De excursie is zeker een aanrader. Wel vinden wij de prijs een beetje aan de hoge kant voor de standaard hier.”
Explore Sal Island’s salt flats, mirage, Blue Eye cave, lemon sharks, and local towns on a good-value full-day tour from Santa Maria.
“Wow what an amazing Sal island tour we had with Mr friend's tour. We were picked up on time and taken on a full day tour around Sal island with the WONDERFUL Nelson and Carla. Both were so lovely, considerate and knowledgeable and tRead more”
Explore Sal’s lemon sharks, Pedra de Lume salt lake, village history, and volcanic scenery on a practical three-hour tour from Santa Maria.
“Visiting the Salt Lake and seeing the lemon Sharks were enjoyable experiences. The guides were informative and helpful. The transport was an old bone shaker of a minibus which didn’t make you feel completely safe.”
Explore Sal Island’s salt mines, mirage desert, Buracona, shark bay, and fishing villages on a local-led full-day tour.
“Aucune interaction avec le guide Babacar qui s’est contenté de nous transporter d’un point à un autre sans aucune explication. Sur les questions posées, pas de réponse à donner . Sûrement un guide PAS local qui était constamment avec son téléphone et ses oreillettes et qui n’en avait clairement rien à faire . Arrêt requins de 10 minutes à peine, moyennant 3 euros par paire de chaussures. Toujours aucune explication sur la faune observée . Ni sur l’exploitation de la mine de Sel. Finalement excursion sans trop d’intérêts. Quel dommage !”
Meet baby lemon sharks and float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lakes on Sal, with hotel transfers, guides, fees, and comfort tips explained.
“Great tour! You pay for the entrance separately (3€ sharks, 6/8€salina), but that was clear from the start. The driver and guide were very friendly and helpful.”
Review of Sal Island’s 3-hour Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume salt-lake tour, including costs, transport, guides, safety, and practical tips.
“Really fun trip - shark bay is very rocky under foot and you have to walk a far way into the sea. Sharks come right up to your legs !! Salt lake lets you float - weird feeling but fun Guide was knowledgeable and good English Be aware we sat in open back of a pickup. truck with no seatbelts- bumpy and very breezy. Recommend the experience as a trip”
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