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Things to do in Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde)

Ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic with steady trade winds, clear water and dramatic peaks.

Things to do in Cape Verde

Top 6 adventures in Cape Verde

  1. 01

    Skydive over Santa Maria beach

    A tandem jump above the white sand and turquoise water of Sal.

    Skydiving
  2. 02

    Dive with turtles and rays

    Reef and wreck dives off Sal and Boa Vista, with loggerhead turtles in season.

    Diving & marine life
  3. 03

    Climb Pico do Fogo

    Summit the islands' highest peak, an active volcano on Fogo.

    Expedition
  4. 04

    Kitesurf at Kite Beach

    Steady trade winds make Sal one of the Atlantic's top kitesurfing spots.

    On the water
  5. 05

    Hike Santo Antão's valleys

    Steep trails through terraced valleys on the archipelago's wildest hiking island.

    Expedition
  6. 06

    Float in the Pedra de Lume salt crater

    Swim in salt pools inside an extinct volcanic crater on Sal.

    On the water

Cape Verde trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Praia
Gateway
Sal or Praia
Best time to go
November to June
We can arrange
Skydiving, Diving & marine life, Expedition, On the water

Skydiving in Cape Verde

Want to jump in Cape Verde? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over Santa Maria beach.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Cape Verde

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in Cape Verde? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Cape Verde

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Sal or Praia and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Cape Verde

Want skydiving in Cape Verde for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Cape Verde adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Cape Verde?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Cape Verde. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Cape Verde?

Top picks include Skydive over Santa Maria beach, Dive with turtles and rays and Climb Pico do Fogo. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Cape Verde for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is November to June. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Cape Verde?

Most trips start in Sal or Praia. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Cape Verde?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Cape Verde, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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