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Angola in Depth (16 Days) - Small Group Tour | Forward Travel

Angola in Depth

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Luanda, Angola → Luanda, Angola

Country: Angola
Start: Luanda, Angola
End: Luanda, Angola
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD jeep, flight, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed former Kingdom of Kongo capital at M’banza Kongo.
Visit the Kulumbimbi ruins and Cathedral of the Holy Saviour.
Discover the rock art and cultural traditions of N’zau Evua Cave.
Stand above and below Kalandula Falls, one of Africa’s largest waterfalls.
Visit Pedras Negras do Pungo Andongo and learn about Queen Nzinga.
Search for wildlife during a game drive in Kissama National Park.
Cruise along the Kwanza River by boat.
Descend the winding Serra da Leba Pass.
Explore the desert landscapes surrounding Namibe and Tombwa.
Visit Iona National Park, Angola’s largest national park.
Meet the Mumuila people in Chibia.
Spend time with San communities in southern Angola.
Visit Himba and Muhakaona communities in Oncócua.
Learn about local customs, livestock culture, and traditional lifestyles.
Visit Miradouro da Lua's sculpted erosion landscape.
Explore the National Museum of Slavery.
Relax on the Atlantic coast at Cabo Ledo.

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Inclusions

All road transport and transfers as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the tour, including camping accommodation near the San community
Services of a local driver and guide throughout the journey
Fuel costs, road tolls, and bridge fees
National park entry fees and site entrance fees where applicable
Guided visits, cultural experiences, excursions, and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Daily breakfast
Lunch and dinner on Day 9
Bottled drinking water during road travel
Applicable local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flights
Domestic flights (unless specifically included in the final booking package)
Visa fees and related processing costs
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Meals not specifically listed as included
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and other beverages beyond bottled water provided during travel
Laundry services
Telephone calls, souvenirs, and personal purchases
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and local hosts
Any item not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want an in-depth exploration of Angola beyond the usual tourist routes.
Enjoy history, archaeology, and cultural heritage.
Interested in meeting diverse ethnic communities, including Himba, Mumuila, Muhakaona, and San peoples.
Appreciate remote landscapes and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Enjoy long scenic road journeys.
Want to combine history, wildlife, culture, desert landscapes, and coastline in one itinerary.
Comfortable with basic camping for one night.
Prefer luxury-focused travel with minimal road time.
Dislike long overland journeys between destinations.
Want extensive wildlife safari experiences every day.
Prefer shorter itineraries with fewer destination changes.
Uncomfortable staying in remote areas with limited facilities.
Have mobility limitations that make uneven terrain or cave visits difficult.

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Angola in Depth

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Luanda

Day 2: Luanda – M’banza Kongo

Day 3: N’zau Evua Cave – Luanda

Day 4: Luanda – Kalandula Falls

Day 5: Kalandula Region

Day 6: Pedras Negras do Pungo Andongo – Luanda

Day 7: Kissama National Park

Day 8: Luanda – Lubango

Day 9: Chibia – Gambos Region

Day 10: Oncócua Communities

Day 11: Serra da Leba – Namibe – Tombwa

Day 12: Namibe Region & Iona National Park

Day 13: Oncócua Cultural Communities

Day 14: Lubango – Luanda

Day 15: Cabo Ledo – Chicala – Luanda

Day 16: Luanda & Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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