Pico Basilé
The highest peak on Bioko Island at 3,011 metres, with a road reaching almost to the summit, passing through cloud forest and offering views of the whole island and the bay on clear days.
Pico Basilé is a dormant volcano and the highest point of Equatorial Guinea. The surrounding area is designated Pico Basilé National Park. The mountainside is covered in mossy montane cloud forest, home to bird and primate species found only on Bioko. A winding road runs from Malabo up to near the summit, where communications facilities are located. Because there are military and communications installations on the top, access requires prior permission and must be arranged through a local travel agency or guide. On clear days you can overlook Malabo and the Gulf of Guinea. Temperatures are generally low year-round, so bring a jacket and rain gear.
Opening hours
Permit and guide required
Nearby sights
- Mercado Central
- Malabo National Park
- Paseo Marítimo
- Cathedral of Santa Isabel
- Independence Square & Old Town
- Arena Blanca
- Sipopo Beach
- Luba