About Angola
Angola is a large country on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, north of Namibia. The south-west is desert, the centre is high, green plateau, and the coast runs for about 1,600 km. Portuguese is the main language. Few tourists come, so roads are quiet and many places feel untouched. Some roads are rough, and we travel with an experienced guide who speaks Portuguese.
Most people stay for 7 to 14 days. A trip in the south-west starts in Namibia or in Lubango and covers Tundavala, the Serra da Leba pass, Namibe and Iona National Park. A longer trip adds Luanda, Kissama National Park and the Kalandula Falls in the north.
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Five reasons to visit Angola
Where the desert meets the sea
Iona is the largest national park in Angola. It sits on the Namib Desert across the Kunene River from the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. You drive between dunes, rocky mountains and the Atlantic, and you see welwitschia plants, oryx and springbok on the way.
Tundavala and the Serra da Leba
Near Lubango, the Tundavala gap is a cliff edge with a long drop to the plains below. Close by, the road down the Serra da Leba pass winds down the mountain in tight bends. Both are among the most photographed places in Angola.
Kalandula Falls
The Kalandula Falls on the Lucala River are about 105 metres high and among the largest waterfalls in Africa. They are fullest after the rains, from about March to May. Nearby you can walk among the Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo.
A park coming back to life
Kissama is about 75 km south of Luanda. Elephants, giraffes and other animals were brought back here after the civil war. A day drive gives you the coast, baobab trees and a view over the Kwanza River.
People and places off the map
In the south-west you can meet Himba and Mucubal communities with a local guide. Near Namibe, the Arco lagoon has rock arches above a desert lake. In the north, Mbanza Kongo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
Top things to do in Angola
From desert drives in Iona to the cliffs of Tundavala, these are the things that make an Angola trip special.
4x4 drives in Iona
Cross dunes, dry rivers and coast in one of the emptiest parks in Africa.
Drive the Serra da Leba
Take the winding road down the mountain from Lubango to Namibe.
Stand at Tundavala
Look out over the cliffs and plains from the edge of the plateau.
See the Kalandula Falls
Walk to viewpoints above and below one of the largest falls in Africa.
Meet local communities
Visit Himba and Mucubal villages in the south-west with a local guide.
Explore Luanda
Walk the seafront Marginal, visit the fort and eat fresh seafood on the Ilha.
Top things to see in Angola
The landscapes and places that make Angola one of the last true frontiers in Africa.
Iona dunes
Sand dunes, mountains and the Atlantic in one park.
Welwitschia
Desert plants that can live for more than 1,000 years.
Serra da Leba
A mountain road with tight bends, best seen from the top.
Tundavala
Cliffs at the edge of the high plateau near Lubango.
Kalandula Falls
A wide, high waterfall in Malanje province.
Black Rocks
Large dark rock towers at Pungo Andongo.
Destinations in Angola
These are the main areas and parks we plan trips around. Put a few together to see the best of the country.
Luanda
The capital, with the Marginal seafront, the Ilha and the old fort.
Kissama National Park
Elephants, baobabs and the Kwanza River, close to Luanda.
Malanje and Kalandula
The Kalandula Falls and the farmland of the north.
Pungo Andongo
The Black Rocks, with walks and views over the plains.
Benguela and Lobito
Beaches, bays and old colonial towns on the central coast.
Lubango and Tundavala
A cool highland town with the Tundavala cliffs and Serra da Leba.
Namibe
A desert coast town, the Arco lagoon and the road to Iona.
Iona National Park
The largest park in Angola, on the Namibia border.
Best time to visit Angola
The best time to visit Angola is the dry season from May to October. The days are cooler, the roads are easier and the skies are clear for photos. From November to April the rains fall on the plateau and in the north, and some roads become hard to drive. The desert coast around Namibe and Iona stays dry all year. The Kalandula Falls are fullest from about March to May.
These months are a guide only. Please check the weather when you book.
Angola holiday types
No matter how you like to travel, we can plan it. Here are some popular kinds of Angola holiday and trip:
Angola Overland Expeditions
Guided 4x4 trips through the south-west, with camping and simple lodges.
Namibia and Angola Tours
Cross from northern Namibia into Angola and back, with Etosha or the Kunene River on the way.
Angola Photography Tours
Time at the best viewpoints in the early and late light.
Angola Culture Tours
Meet communities in the south-west with a local guide who speaks the language.
Filming in Angola
Location scouting, permits and transport for film and photo crews.
Private Guided Angola Tours
Your own guide and vehicle, planned around the places you want to see.
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