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10 places in Angola, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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Mbanza Kongo, Angola
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RegionMiddle Africa
CapitalLuanda
Places written10
Categories covered3 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Angola - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type C, F · 220 V travel adapter →
CurrencyKwanza (AOA)
LanguagesPortuguese
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (7) Landmarks & history (2) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage Mbanza Kongo

Mbanza Kongo

Zaire Province

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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national park

Cangandala and the Giant Sable

Malanje Province
national park

Iona National Park

Namibe Province
national park

Kissama National Park

Bengo and Luanda
beach

Lobito and the Restinga

Benguela Province
viewpoint

Serra da Leba Pass

Huila Province
waterfall

The Kalandula Falls

Malanje
viewpoint

The Tundavala Gap

Huíla

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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old town

Luanda

Luanda
ruins Mbanza Kongo

Mbanza Kongo

Zaire Province

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Angolan Cuisine

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