Mantaba Hike and Traditional Cuscus Workshop

Combine a scenic hike to Mantaba with a hands-on traditional cuscus workshop on Santiago Island. You'll walk mountain trails with wide views, then learn to prepare this iconic Cape Verdean dish with local ingredients while your guide shares rural culture and culinary traditions.

📋 Key Details

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Pickup: Collection from your accommodation where applicable
• Difficulty: Easy hike plus cooking workshop
• Minimum group: 1 person

🪨 Itinerary overview

Your guide collects you and drives through the highlands with photo stops at Sao Domingos, the Órgãos twin peaks and Alto Babosa viewpoint. The easy hike to Mantaba follows, with time to enjoy mountain and valley scenery before the cultural highlight of the day.

After the walk, you join a traditional cuscus workshop to learn how this staple dish is prepared using local ingredients. The outing finishes with drop-off back at your accommodation.

📍 Location

Mantaba sits in the highlands of Santiago Island near Assomada, surrounded by terraced fields and ridge paths with views across the interior. The area offers an authentic glimpse of rural Cape Verdean life away from the coastal resorts.

The workshop takes place in a local setting where culinary traditions have been passed down through generations, adding cultural depth to the scenic hike.

✅ Prerequisites

No previous hiking or cooking experience is needed. The trail is graded easy and the workshop is designed for beginners.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection. Mention dietary requirements or allergies when booking.

⭐ Why Choose Us

This is one of the few outings that combines highland walking with a genuine cooking experience led by local guides. You leave with both memories of the Mantaba scenery and practical knowledge of a traditional dish.

Pickup and small group sizes keep the day personal from the first viewpoint stop to the last stir of the pot.