Angola

Angola’s tourism sector is less developed than its southern African neighbors, Namibia, South Africa, or Zambia. However, for the intrepid traveler who can say a few words in Portuguese, a beautiful country awaits. Incredible sights like the beautiful rock formations of Pedras Negras, the Tundavala volcanic fissure (hopefully the steep vertical drop does not give you vertigo), and the beautiful winding road of Serra da Leba may take your breath away. The ultra modern capital of Luanda is known for its hardcore night life, especially along the beachside establishments on the Ilha...Luanda is easily reached by air from Johannesburg or Lisbon.

Stuff to Know

• Population: 32.5 million (estimated 2020)

• National Dish: Muamba de galinha, which is a chicken dish with palm paste, okra, garlic and red palm oil sauce. Usually served with rice or funge. Funge is a type of porridge made from stirring cassava flour in water.

• Language: Portuguese is the mother tongue of 80 percent of the population

• Top sports: Football(soccer) followed by basketball

• Attractions: Ilha de Luanda for bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Mirador da Lua—beautiful landscape just outside Luanda Cabo Ledo—popular beach for surfing Pedras Negras Tundra gala and Serra da Leba National Dish: Muamba de galinha, which is a chicken dish with palm paste, okra, garlic and red palm oil sauce. Usually served with rice or funge. Funge is a type of porridge made from stirring cassava flour in water.