The 15 Best Buggy Tours in Cape Verde

1.4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews Our pick

Drive an automatic buggy across Sal’s desert tracks with a local guide, stopping at Murdeira, Palmeira, Regona’s natural pool, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, and Serra Negra. Two people share each buggy, and guides such as Chips, Zé, Valdir, Freddy, and Joseph are known for safety, humor, and island insight.

“Fue muy divertido recorrer la isla entera y ver su increíble paisaje. 4 horas de aventura y recomendaría esta excursión sin duda.”

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2.2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews

Drive a two-person automatic SSV buggy from Santa Maria across dunes, salt flats, and volcanic beaches. Guides such as Edy, Jota, and Jason have earned praise for their friendly, safety-focused approach. Bring your original driving license, wear closed shoes, and expect dust, ocean views, and a lively ride.

“Ne pensez pas vous amuser ou passer du bon temps, c’est une sortie militaire, notre guide nous a pris de haut en nous disant que c’était lui le chef celui qui n’est pas content c’est pareil🤣, le ton est donné, pas d’explication pendant l’excursion….quelque tour pour s’amuser Read more”

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3.2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

You’ll drive a 1000cc buggy from Santa Maria across salt flats, dunes, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and desert tracks, with stops at Palha Verde Oasis and Ponta Preta. Guides including Patrick, Jota, Primo, and Ricardo lead small groups in several languages. Expect dust, strong views, safety briefings, and a lively two-hour ride.

“The drive itself was really good! We got to see so much of the island in just two hours. Spectacular views! 💪The guides were really good and the trip was very well planned allowing all participants to get used to the cars before advancing yo greater hills and tops. I HIGHLY recommend this! If I were to pinpoint one minor things on transport: The company should inform about exact pickup time: we were in the lobby 13:40 by accident and just happened to see the truck. We assumed that the pickup time was 14:00. This might have solved the other minor issue: the delay when starting. People could've gotten there…”

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4.Ilha do Sal: Buggy with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · from $61Best value

Drive a powerful buggy from Santa Maria across Sal’s rough trails with guides such as Thiago, Dominic, and Scooby Do. You’ll pass salt flats, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and Shark Bay, where lemon sharks gather in shallow water. Expect dust, sun, bumps, and a proper off-road ride. Shark Bay admission costs extra.

“it was amazing!!!! the guides were very kind and professional. we had a really really great time!”

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5.2-Hour Buggy 1000cc North Island Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews

You will drive a powerful 1000cc side-by-side buggy across northern Boa Vista with a local guide, stopping at Cabo Santa Maria, Ponta do Sol, and the Viana Desert. Hotel transfers, fuel, helmets, goggles, water, and overalls are included. The route suits confident drivers and costs $153 per buggy for up to two people.

“Great activity and experience. Guides were excellent, driving the buggies was so much fun. Just the right amount of time at each of the 3 stops to take photos and enjoy the views. Highly recommended.”

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6.2h North Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

You will drive a powerful 1000cc buggy along Boa Vista’s northern coast, crossing the Via Pitoresca oasis route to Cabo Santa Maria’s 1968 shipwreck and Ponta do Sol Panorama Point. The two-hour outing includes pickup, fuel, helmets, glasses, bottled water, and return transport. Bring your driving licence and expect an afternoon start.

“Be aware you need to bring your driving licence and the pick up is at 1 from your hotel - this isn’t sign posted anywhere. It seemed one rule for one another for others apart from that the guides were friendly, informative . There isn’t much to do on the island so this was something good fun for a few hours”

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7.Boa Vista 4h South Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Drive a powerful 1000cc buggy from Sal Rei toward Praia de Chaves, Morro de Areia, Praia de Verandinha, and Santa Monica Beach. You get a helmet, glasses, bottled water, fuel, and pickup and drop-off. The route mixes sandy tracks, sea views, photo stops, and a good dose of speed.

“What a fantastic time we had, we were a bit apprehensive over the cost but decided to take the plunge and were were so glad that we did. What value for money we had, a great group of adrenaline junkies who all put their foot down and enjoyed the sheer thrill of the varioRead more”

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8.4-Hour Buggy Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $305

Drive a 1000cc side-by-side buggy across Sal with a local guide, stopping at Regona’s natural pool, Terra Boa’s desert mirage, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, Kite Beach, and Santa Maria’s salt flats. Giovanni is one guide named in guest feedback. Expect protective gear, water, hotel pickup in Santa Maria, and plenty of road time.

“Super activité en famille, équipe au top . je recommande ++++”

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9.Boa Vista 2h Buggy Death Valley Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews

Drive a powerful 1000cc buggy from Sal Rei toward Rabil and across Boa Vista’s Cape Verdean Death Valley. A guide leads a small convoy through sandy tracks, with stops at an oasis, Fonte Vicente, and a baobab tree. Helmets, glasses, fuel, water, and transfers are included. Bring a scarf for the dust.

“Amazing experience!!! The views are adorable! Staff Vagner and Marvin are so friendly and explained all in details!!!”

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10.Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Death Valley Adventure (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll drive a powerful 1000cc side-by-side buggy from your hotel through Rabil and Boa Vista’s Capeverdean Death Valley. A local guide leads the route, with stops at a desert oasis, Fonte Vicente, and a baobab tree. Elvin is one named guide, and English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French are available.

“Absolutely loved this two hour buggy excursion. Our guide was Elvin, who was very friendly and looked after us the whole time! Constantly checking we was ok while letting us have the best time. Would highly recommend, especially if your lucky enough to get Elvin. 👍🏾”

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11.Night Buggy Tour under the Stars (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours

Pick up from your Boa Vista hotel, then ride a night-lit SSV buggy from Rabil into the Viana Desert. Stop for the stars and Milky Way when conditions allow, visit Fatima Church, and finish with a tour of Sal Rei. A driving license is required, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“The evening buggy tour was amazing! The guide was so good and friendly (so bad with remembering names but my partner said he looks like snoop dog!) We really enjoyed it and thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks again”

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12.2h SSV Buggy Night Experience 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Join No Limits Adventure for a two-hour night ride across Sal’s southern desert, valleys, dunes, and rocky tracks. You drive a light-equipped 1000cc buggy in a small convoy, guided by multilingual staff such as Valdir, José, Mathias, and Elminson. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a non-alcoholic drink are included.

“This was an awesome trip! We had two tour guides which where super joyful, fun and all things considered perfect for the job!”

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13.4h Turtle Watching with SSV Buggy Night 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $185

You’ll drive a guided 4WD buggy from Santa Maria across Sal’s salt flats, dunes, valleys, and nature reserve, with stops at Kite Beach and Serra Negra for seasonal loggerhead turtle watching. Guide Valdir and mechanic Elzio have earned special praise. Hotel transport, fuel, safety gear, and water are included.

“La possibilità di poter visitare il deserto di notte con delle guide esperte e competenti e di guidare dei nuovi mezzi mai provati”

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14.Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Santa Monica & South Desert (4-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 4 hours

Drive a powerful 1000cc side-by-side buggy through Boa Vista’s south, with hotel pickup, safety gear, fuel, water, and a local guide. Stop at Praia de Chaves, Verandinha’s natural arch, 22-kilometre Santa Monica Beach, Boca Beach, and Curral Velho. Bring a driving licence, ID, and closed-toe shoes.

“Moin, gleich mal vorweg …… hab ja schon in einigen Urlauben Buggy Touren gemacht. Diese war mit Abstand die beste. Nix mit Kaffeefahrt Charakter. Es ging ordentlich zur Sache. Wir haben schöne Punkte der Insel angefahren. Unsere Guides waren super drauf . Ich kann auch jedem empfehlen ,die Bilder zu nehmen ,die der Fotograf macht. Preis Leistung top.”

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15.Boa Vista Island: Dunes, Desert &Sal Rei 4WD Buggy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

You’ll spend two hours driving a 4WD buggy across Boa Vista’s sand dunes, desert tracks and rough off-road routes. The outing includes a stop at Fatima’s Chapel, a pass through Sal Rei and a run toward Bahia de Estoril. Hotel pickup, safety equipment and a test drive are included. Guide languages are English, French, Italian and Portuguese, though language coverage may vary by departure.

“We had been with Quad Zone on a TUI quad bike booking so knew how good they were. TUI couldn’t book us on this tour on day we wanted so did this via internet- which worked out cheaper. Honestly Quad Zone has been the best company I’ve ever booked trips with in terms of booking, travel, staff and experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.”

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