TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN ANGOLA
Angola is a Southern African nation whose varied terrain encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia. The country's colonial history is reflected in its Portuguese-influenced cuisine and its landmarks including Fortaleza de São Miguel, a fortress built by the Portuguese in 1576 to defend the capital, Luanda.
Dialing code: +244
Currency: Angolan kwanza
1.Luanda
Luanda, the capital of Angola, is a port city on the west coast of Southern Africa. A seafront promenade known as the Marginal runs alongside Luanda Bay. Nearby is the well-preserved 16th-century Fortress of São Miguel, which now contains the Museum of the Armed Forces. The fort has views of the harbor and the Ilha do Cabo, a long, thin peninsula in the bay that’s home to beaches, bars and restaurants.
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2. Kissama National Park [Parque Nacional do Quicama]
Quiçama, or Kissama, National Park is on the west coast of Angola, in Southern Africa. The park consists of coastal savannah with baobab trees, grasslands and mangroves. North is the Cuanza River. The Longa River is south. After the Angolan Civil War, a wildlife reintroduction program added elephants, giraffes and zebras to the park’s sea turtles and extensive birdlife. The main base for safaris is Kawa Camp
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3. The Tunda Vala fissure
The Tundavala Fissure is one of the most spectacular natural sights in Angola. It can be found between the cities of Lubango and Namibe at an elevation of 2,600 m above sea level . At this height it goes without saying that the views are phenomenal and the visible vistas are some of the best on offer in Africa.
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4.Dilolo Lake
Dilolo Lake is the largest lake in Angola. It is located in Moxico Province.
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5. Dala Waterfalls
Situated in Lunda Sol, the Dala Waterfalls are about 60m high and conjure a spectacular scene with the mist and spray created from the crashing of the water on the rocks below. The waterfalls can be comfortably viewed from a bridge near the base of the falls or, for those who truly love the scene, a hotel is built only 50m away from the waterfalls. The waterfalls, also referred to as the Chiumbe River falls, should not be confused with the Cassengo falls which are smaller but situated in the same area of Angola.
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