Living in Orango - Where Women Are Kings and Hippos Are Queens

Roam the World
Roam the World
Oct 2, 2026

Discover how people live on Orango Island, one of the most remote and mysterious islands in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. Known for rare saltwater hippos, powerful matriarchal traditions, isolated villages, dangerous fishing journeys, palm climbing, and a way of life shaped by poverty, nature, and ancient rules, Orango reveals a world unlike anywhere else. In this 4K travel documentary, explore the culture, daily life, wildlife, survival, and extraordinary social customs of the people who call this impossible island home.
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