New lodge on Príncipe There’s a new lodge coming to Príncipe in 2018 and we’re very excited to be a part of it! In this post we’ll show you the lay of the land where the new lodge will be built and also keep you up to date with images how it progresses. Don’t miss… Read More
Mad Dogs and Fishermen(women), in Gabon Gabon travel blog post by Susan Skrupa It is not down in any map; true places never are.— Herman Melville, Moby Dick It’s not all about the fish… True adventure often starts with the road less travelled. So when Paul from Salty Dog asked if I wanted to join… Read More
Príncipe: the Prince’s Island In the blog African Heritage, the author explains the naming of São Tomé & Príncipe: “Thus São Tomé stands for Saint Thomas. Príncipe was initially named Santo Antão (“Saint Anthony”), changing its name in 1502 to Ilha do Príncipe (“Prince’s Island”), in reference to the Prince of Portugal to whom duties on the… Read More
Ilhéu das Rolas We visited the small island of Ilhéu das Rolas off the south coast of São Tomé on our last day. Population: 296 (wikipedia; 2008). At first glance, as you approach the island on a small ferry it feels like you’ve landed in paradise. There are no roads or cars or shops here. A… Read More
Chocolate Islands Adventures Visiting the chocolate islands is just that: an adventure. Be prepared to lose your heart to this gorgeous place like Salty Dog did. The experience you have when you visit São Tomé and Príncipe will be absolutely unique. So let me tell you a bit about Salty Dog’s island hopping adventures …… Read More
Travel fishing with Salty Dog Travel fishing isn’t all about the catch, it’s about the adventure. Want to have some fun on the water and get to know far off exotic destinations? Do you want inside information about Salty Dog’s upcoming trips? Then keep reading. We all need some down time sometimes: spending time doing… Read More
Preparations: São Tomé & Príncipe I’m really excited! But also slightly nervous. I grew up in South Africa, so I’m no stranger to Africa, but São Tomé & Príncipe is off the beaten track, in the middle of an ocean, really small and remote islands! I know nothing about this place on our earth, apart from… Read More
How to tie a snell knot Watch Paul in this short video to find out how easy it is to tie the snell knot. A crucial knot in your armour when fishing for Snapper in West Africa.
