Destinations (7)

Great Escarpment (Angola)

the steepest mountains of Angola, with scenic drives (4x4 only), opportunities for adventurous hikers, and some spectacular views, most notably the Tundavala Gap.

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M'banza-Kongo

capital of Angola's northwestern Zaire Province

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Lobito

a beachfront city, basically part of Benguela, which is the epicentre of Carnavale celebrations.

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Huambo

the center of the Ovimbundu region, one of Angola's larger cities that suffered greatly during the civil war, surrounded by much natural beauty.

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Cabinda (city)

the wealthy capital of oil-rich Cabinda Province

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Benguela

the most tourist-friendly city in one of the world's least touristy countries, with a strong Carnavale tradition, pretty oceanfront, and by the nation's best beaches.

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Luanda

the massive, overcrowded, chaotic, and incredibly expensive capital of the country, filled with nightlife and culture, a jarring mix of wealthy expats in the oil industry and the masses of destitute migrants from the rest of the country.

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Sights (11)

Congo River

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Moçâmedes

city in Angola

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Lubango

city in Angola

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Serra da Chela

mountain

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Fortress of São Miguel

Built in 1576, it became the administrative center of Luanda during the early part of colonial rule and was a self-contained city for the early military garrison and an important holding place for slaves. It contains ornate wall tiles detailing the history of the city along with many relics, such as cannons and the original holding cells for slaves.

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National Museum of Slavery (Angola)

Built in the area where the slaves were held prior to being taken off to the Americas. The museum building is the Capa de Casa Grande, which is where they baptized slaves prior to sending them off to the Americas. The museum is worth seeing for the chapel itself and the cannons on the outside. In the center of the chapel is a fascinating stone font, but with no description. There are a few period objects of real interest (such as stocks, a whip, shackles), but the framed prints on the walls are mostly copies from published works, with relatively little accompanying information. On a mid-week visit there was no evidence of any knowledgeable guide, and no one available to turn on the video flatscreen monitor that seems to be part of the exhibit. Still, the high, windswept location is beautiful.

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Museu Nacional de História Natural de Angola

A museum filled with thousands of species of animals, including fish, birds, crustaceons, and insects. Many of the displayed animals are endangered, and some are even extinct. The museum does an impeccable job of displaying the large amount of diverse organisms that inhabit and once inhabited this nation.

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Nossa Senhora do Carmo

church in Luanda

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Serra da Leba

mountain in Angola

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Mbanza Congo

municipality of Angola

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Playa Morena

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Angola

Someday we will visit Angola or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Angola

Angola, a country in Central Africa, is bordered by Namibia in the south, Zambia in the east, and the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the north. This country is rich in natural resources with large reserves of oil and diamonds, hydroelectric potential, and rich agricultural land. Despite this, Angola remains a very poor country, having been ravaged by a bloody civil war from 1975 to 2002.

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