Where To Go In Angola

Angola is located in the south-central part of Africa and touched its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in north, Namibia in south and Zambia in the eastern part. By comprising an area of about 481,321 square miles, it has been declared as the 23rd largest country of the world and as it serves as the home of a number of fascinating and appealing spots, thousands of tourists are always eager to take flight to Luanda to spend some of the best and quality time of their lives. It also act as a focal point of petroleum and mineral reserves due to which it is well-known in other parts of world as well.

One of the most amazing and astonishing site of Angola is Foz do Cunene,a desert town that provides you an opportunity to have an excursion in the thick riverine vegetation, rocky plains and colourful sand dunes. The large perennial river of Cunene flows through this area and makes a boundary between Namibia and south-western region of Angola. It is encircled with an array of lush green vegetation that offers the most striking and spectacular vistas of the nearby landscapes in addition to the large desert.

It is settlement approximately 6 kilometres away from the sea shore and within the territory of the famous Iona National Park- the park which provides shelter to various indigenous peoples like kimbundu groups, Himba and Mucubal. Much of the population consist of herders and farmers who like to remain oblivious and isolated. Its landscapes are widely spreaded and you can view the stunning rock formations, the friendly tribal people and the herds of wild animal.

Moving towards the southern part of Luanda, you will reach the Kissama National Park that covers an area of approximately 990,000 hectares and is included in the list of the largest parks of Angola. It is well known for the imports of herds of elephants from the reserves of Botswana and South Africa. Besides, you may also get the opportunity of spotting the palanca antelope, giraffe, wildebeest, ostrich and zebras. Don’t miss the chance of the spectacular mountain drive on Leba Pass where the breathtaking and jaw dropping road will take you to the summit of about 5000 feet and you will fell as if you are standing on the top of the world. The journey is truly magical as it offers you plenty of picturesque landscapes that are dominated by cantilevered hairpin bends and splashing waterfalls.

Another attractive of Angola is its vibrant and lively town of Lubango, that is settled in a lush green valley, over looked by the gigantic statue of Christ that is perched on the hill top. It is truly the blend of Portuguese and antiquated Colonial culture with a number of luxurious restaurants and bars. It is also a gateway to the serene and sansy beaches of Namibe and also houses the volcanic fissure of Tunda-Vala at the height of about 2600 metres. Angola has many other interesting and worth-visiting areas so pack up your belongings and get ready for an exciting trip towards this sparkling destination.

By: TravelhouseUK

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