Santo Antão Tour values
We believe in the benefits of tourism and the valuable exchange between different cultures. Values that define Santo Antão Tour.
- We book local businesses: Hotels, family places, guesthouses, restaurants, drivers and so on.
- We support local familys to create a special and authentic get together and to give small business a chance to participate.
- For a fair distribution, we vary with the places we book.
- We only work with partners who have the same values as we do.
- We take care of nature because we are only visitors on this planet. We raise awarness on our hikes with local guides.
- Our hikes are always accompanied by a local guide. This leads to more work opportunities.
- We offer packages and programs with short transportation ways.
- We pay fair prices. Tourism that exploits people belongs to the past.
We work with partners who share the same values as we do:
Ayurveda & Yoga Travel: www.ayurveda-yoga-travel.ch
Nature Tours: www.nature-tours.ch
Kriskas Travel: www.kriskras.be
Rotcha Tours: www.rotcha-tours.com
Simili Cabo Verde: www.similicaboverde.com
Meet the team
Our team complements each other with knowledge in various areas. We all have something in common: a passion for fair and sustainable tourism in Cape Verde.
Management
Fredson
Fredson has been working as a hiking guide on «his» island of Santo Antão since 2016. In 2020, he and Melissa went independent and founded the travel agency Santo Antão Tour. Fredson shares his passion for hiking, nature and cooking with his guests. Contributing to sustainable and fair tourism in Cape Verde is of utmost importance to him.
Melissa
In 2017, Melissa from Switzerland ended up in Cape Verde. It was love at first sight. In 2019, she emigrated to Mindelo, where the trained Swiss travel agent worked for a local travel agency. On hikes together with Fredson, she discovered the island of Santo Antão and then founded their own travel agency with him under Cape Verdean-Swiss management, which works according to fair and sustainable principles. What fascinates her most about Cape Verde is not only the breathtaking natural landscapes, but also the lightness and warmth of the local population.
Tour Guides Santo Antão
Kevin
Since 2018 Kevin shares his passion for «his» island as a touristic guide on Santo Antão and since 2021 he is part of the Santo Antão Tour team. Motivated to bring Morabeza (Cape Verdean hospitality) out into the world!
Nuno
Since Nuno was little, he has explored the surrounding villages of his home on foot. It quickly became clear that he wanted to turn his passion for hiking into his profession. In 2023, Nuno successfully completed his training as a tourist guide on Santo Antão. Since his internship with Santo Antão Tour, he has been an integral part of the team.
Adriano
Adriano's great passion is nature and animals. As a hiking guide, he has now turned his passion into his profession. You'll always find him relaxed and with a smile on his face.
Emanuel
Probably the most passionate cyclist in the entire island archipelago! There is no path on Santo Antao that Emanuel cannot ride on his two wheels.
Tour Guides São Vicente & Fogo
Nany
Nany has been a guide for more than 10 years on his island São Vicente. He has been part of our team from the very beginning. Reliable and confident, he convinces the guests with a big know-how and passion that he shares for his work. He is the agency's right hand in Mindelo - nothing would work without him!
Celina
Celina was born and raised on Fogo. She is the epitome of the element of fire, which suits the island: always in a good mood and full of energy!
Tour Guides Santiago
Andy
Andy is originally from the province of Lagoa on the island of Santo Antão. In 2015 he ended up on the island of Santiago. He stayed and discovered every corner of the island. The exciting culture on Santiago, such as the Batuk, fascinates him again and again. In 2022 he joined Santo Antão Tour, with the same vision for sustainable and fair tourism that involves the local population.
Joel
Joel grew up in Cidade Velha. He's a passionate athlete and climbs every peak in Santiago, no matter how high. Always with a warm smile on his face, he welcomes you on our tours through Santiago.