Pico Basile volcano Equatorial Guinea

Pico Basile, located on the island of Bioko, is the tallest mountain in Equatorial Guinea. With an altitude of 9,878 ft, it is the summit of the largest and highest of three overlapping basaltic shield volcanoes which form the island. From the summit, Mt. Cameroon can be seen to the northeast

On a clear day, you might be able to see the volcanic peak of Pico Basile, but clear days are rare. The park has dense rain forest and it’s worth climbing the mountain for the wonderful views.

Pico Basile is the volcano king of Bioko Island. The summit of the shield volcano, which last erupted in 1923, is often hidden by clouds. You might catch a glimpse of its peak, but the full extent of its grandeur will only appear on a clear, cloudless day. And clear, cloudless days don’t tend to happen that much around here.