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A vast, oil-rich nation of dramatic landscapes โ€” the Tundavala gap, the Kalandula Falls and a long Atlantic coast โ€” Angola is a frontier destination just opening to tourism.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Oct (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $140/day avg
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Capital
Luanda
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Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
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Language
Portuguese
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Best time
Mayโ€“Oct (dry)
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Visa
eVisa / Visa-free (some)
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Avg daily budget
$60 โ€“ $450
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Luanda (LAD)
Overview

Why travellers love Angola

Buzzing Luanda, the thundering Kalandula Falls, the cliffs of Tundavala and the surreal Welwitschia plants of the south define an adventurous Angola trip.

Visa rules have eased recently; travel with local guidance.

Where to go

Top places in Angola

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Luanda

Luanda

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Lively Atlantic capital and beaches.

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Kalandula Falls

Kalandula Falls

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One of Africa's largest waterfalls.

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Tundavala

Tundavala

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A dramatic 1,000m escarpment gap.

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Namibe

Namibe

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Desert meets sea and Welwitschia plants.

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Plan day by day

Angola itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Luanda โ†’ Kalandula Falls โ†’ Tundavala
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,250
1–2

Luanda

Lively Atlantic capital and beaches.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Beach
3–4

Kalandula Falls

One of Africa's largest waterfalls.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
5

Tundavala

A dramatic 1,000m escarpment gap.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Luanda โ†’ Kalandula Falls โ†’ Tundavala โ†’ Namibe
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$420 โ€“ $3,150
1–2

Luanda

Lively Atlantic capital and beaches.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Beach
3–4

Kalandula Falls

One of Africa's largest waterfalls.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
5–6

Tundavala

A dramatic 1,000m escarpment gap.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7

Namibe

Desert meets sea and Welwitschia plants.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Luanda โ†’ Kalandula Falls โ†’ Tundavala โ†’ Namibe
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$600 โ€“ $4,500
1–3

Luanda

Lively Atlantic capital and beaches.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Beach
4–6

Kalandula Falls

One of Africa's largest waterfalls.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
7–8

Tundavala

A dramatic 1,000m escarpment gap.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
9–10

Namibe

Desert meets sea and Welwitschia plants.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Angola visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa for many; visa-free for some
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities now get an e-Visa or visa-free entry; a yellow-fever certificate is required. Always verify with the official Angola immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Angola visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Angola budget guide

Budget

$60/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$450+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Angola budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Angola

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Kalandula Falls

A vast 105m-wide waterfall.

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Tundavala Gap

A sheer escarpment viewpoint.

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Luanda coast

Ilha and Mussulo beaches.

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Welwitschia

Ancient desert plants of Namibe.

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Colonial heritage

Portuguese forts and architecture.

Blog

Angola travel articles

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