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Safaris, Tours and Specials Angola
Angola
Get off the 'beaten' track and visit Angola for your next safari adventure. Angola is rarely visited by tourists but is slowly realizing its potential after decades of civil war.Angola is situated in the central part of Africa, to the west of Zambia, south of Democratic Republic of the Congo, north of Namibia, and along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.The country is the second largest petroleum and diamond producer in sub-Saharan Africa, yet its people are among the continents poorest. Since the 2002 ceasefire in Angola, there has been an upturn in tourism with visitors eager to experience the Portuguese history through the wonderful architecture, as well as it's natural beauty of the 1 650km of coastline, thick forests, plains and rivers which define the landscape along with the sands of the Namib Desert. It may take a while for the infrastructure to develop but it is worth mentioning if you want to go off the normal beaten tourist road. There are a few tour operators who are starting to operate in the area having realised the potential of this amazingly beautiful and unusual country. From the stunning coastline with its gorgeous sandy beaches to the mountainous interior with its tumbling waterfalls and a number of national parks/game reserves. Angola has its own specific climate, with two distinct seasons, the rains, from October to April and the mist or “Cacimbo” from May to September, a much dryer season with lower temperatures. Beaches With an Atlantic coastline stretching for over 1.650 kms, mighty rivers flow into wide estuaries depositing sediments they have brought with them from the high plateaus to form numerous small islands, bays and sandbanks and where excellent beaches can be found. In Luanda, special mention must be given to the beaches of Ilha do Cabo, Mussulo, Palmeirinhas, Corimba and Santiago. In Benguela there is Morena, Restinga, Caóta, Caotina, Baia Azul and Baia Farta and finally in Namibe, two more, Das Miragens and Azul. Although the climate is such that the beaches can be visited all year round, it is in fact during the hot season that they are most frequented. The bars all filled and the local music and dancing provide an animated and exotic atmosphere that mixes well with the mystery of the African nights. The capital of Angola is Luanda and it is much like most African capitals. During the war, buildings were not maintained and therefore a lot of them were in disrepair but now the city is 're-building' and the cities appeal is returning. Luanda is built around a bay with bathing beaches a few minutes from the centre of town. The main places to visit while in Luanda are: The fortress which contains the Museum of Armed Forces, National Museum of Anthropology, Museum of Slavery, Humbi-Humbi art gallery. The Kissama National Park (or Quicama) is approximately 70km's south of Luanda. Wildlife is not what it used to be but there are efforts to restore the animal populations and elephant have already been imported from Botswana. Inland from Luanda is Malanje. This is a good starting point for visiting The Calandula or Kalendula Waterfalls. The road via Lomba is tough. The falls themselves are an awesome sight and said to be the third largest in Africa. The port town of Namibe in southern Angola is known as one of the cleanest and best kept towns in Angola. Namibe has a strong fishing community supplying much of the country with fresh and dried fish. Namibe Harbour is lined with sandstone cliffs falling into the Atlantic; the harbour is critical to the economy of southern Angola as all imports come through the port. The Namib Desert is thought to be the oldest desert on earth, this sea of sand is a spectacular sight. Never-ending high dunes constantly migrate with the power of the wind. Stretching from Tombwa to the port town of Walvis Bay in Namibia the desert is only dissected by the Kunene River. Serra de Leba: The waterfall’s and cantilevered hairpin bends visitors ascend from the coastal plain to an altitude of over 5 000 feet in just a few kilometres. This semi-tropical area which abounds with mango trees, lush, green bush and fertile soil provides a home for several Kimbundu communities. Serra de Leba is truly breathtaking! For Angola Suggested itineraries, visit Angola Suggested Itineraries Some Angola attractions: |
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