Where the Forest Meets the Tide
Bom Bom is one of the few places on Earth where you feel completely off the grid, yet fully at home. As the only lodge on Príncipe Island’s secluded northern tip, it offers unparalleled intimacy with nature. Gently cradled between two untouched beaches and surrounded by rainforest the island sanctuary is suspended between sea and sky. A wooden walkway leads you over turquoise waters to a palm-fringed islet where a thatched beach bar invites you to linger. It’s the perfect place for travellers seeking the quiet joy of being far, far away – with nothing between them and the raw beauty of the natural world.
Sleep to the Sound of the Sea
Bom Bom’s bungalows are scattered between lush jungle and beachfront, blending seamlessly into the landscape. Constructed with local wood and natural textures, each space offers a grounded sense of place – simple, warm, and intimately tied to the island. Ocean-facing decks invite barefoot mornings and slow afternoons spent watching waves roll in. Inside, airy interiors reflect the honest charm of tropical living, where nothing distracts from the beauty beyond your door.
Taste the Island
Meals at Bom Bom are a love letter to Príncipe’s land and sea. With ingredients sourced from local gardens, fishermen, and farmers, every dish honours the island’s abundance. Expect just-caught fish grilled to perfection, sun-sweet tropical fruits, and richly flavoured São Toméan dishes – served in open-air spaces where the scent of salt and forest mingle. It’s relaxed, soulful dining, made to be savoured slowly.
Wander Freely, Discover Deeply
At Bom Bom, days unfold with quiet purpose and natural rhythm. Rise early to walk jungle trails alive with exotic birdcalls, snorkel through coral reefs that shimmer with colour, or glide silently through mangroves in a traditional canoe. Learn the stories of the island’s cocoa plantations, swim with turtles in crystalline bays, or simply do nothing at all. This is travel that invites you to reconnect – deeply, gently, and on your own terms.
