Praia Inhame Eco-Lodge

Our adventure to Sao Tome had been fabulous and then we arrived at the southernmost point - the perfect end to our last few days on this gorgeous island. The bungalows overlook the beach so it was easy to go for frequent dips in the clear warm waters off pristine beaches, maintained and checked for turtle activity to keep nests safe. Although the roosters were noisy in the morning (just turn over and go back to sleep), there were lovely birds visiting back and front (waxbills, whydahs, parrots). The rooms have no AC, only a fan and although nets were fitted well, we still needed our own mosquito net over the bed. The beds were large with plenty of storage space and a balcony with a hammock. Curiously, condoms were provided in bedside drawers! The restaurant served up a lovely breakfast buffet with a wide range of fresh fruit, cheese, home baked bread and omelettes on request. Buffet evening meals were tasty using local sourced fish and ingredients and the bar provided a good range of drinks and wines. On our very last morning, we asked to be woken should this happen, some turle eggs had hatched and were being released at 6am which a crowd of us watched in absolute awe and amazement. Such a privilege. Gorgeous seeing them swim towards the waves and off they went! The highlight of my holiday.