Getting Around São Tomé e Príncipe

Air

STP Airways (www.stpairways.st) runs flights between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Note that this airline is banned from flying in the EU.

Road

Side of the road

Road Quality

There are over 380km (236 miles) of roads, although in general these are deteriorating. Some of them are asphalted around São Tomé town, but 4-wheel drive vehicles are necessary to get further afield; animals on the road and potholes may cause problems. There is street lighting only in the capital.

Car Hire

You can arrange car hire through tour operators such as Navetur Equatour (www.navetur-equatour.st).

Taxi

Yellow share taxis and minibuses are in operation on São Tomé. There's also a limited minibus service on Príncipe.

Documentation

An International Driving Permit is not legally required but is recommended.

Rail

Water

A limited ferry service operates between São Tomé and Príncipe.