When you hear the name Angola, the very first thing that comes to mind is the bush war. The next thing that comes to mind is; is it safe to travel to Angola? Yes yes and yes, it’s safe, come with us in a group to show you the absolute beauty of this unbelievable lekker country. Angola is well known for bad roads and that’s why we choose to be different, we don’t believe in driving from sunrise to sundown and for that reason, we’re doing this +-1500km tour in 14 days.

Bonus is the cheap petrol and diesel prices!

This amazing experience will start at Palmeiras Lodge in Namibia. We will all meet up at Palmeiras on the 14th of March 2025.

Price:
R11 900-00 p/p sharing

15 – 28 March 2025

Angola is a fascinating, undiscovered, and unexplored destination for adventure seekers like us. This is your opportunity if you’re looking for a way off-the-beaten-track kind of adventure. This itinerary is full of great destinations. Traveling in this vast unpopulated southern part will leave us with many memories as the natural beauty of this land wows us as we take in amazing rock formations, countless dry riverbeds, expansive beaches, and a pristine coastline.

The region is rich in history and the scars of the bush war are visible everywhere. We will see scattered remains of army hardware like tanks and vehicles and the ever-present red and white flags indicating the past minefields. Shipwrecks, the abandoned village of Tombua, and the thriving port of Namib, formerly known as Mocamedes, will all be encountered.

Places we visit:

• Ruacana Falls
• Foz do Cunene (Kunene River Mouth)
• Fishing all along the coast
• Iona National Park
• Espinheira
• Flamingo Lodge
• Pipas Bay
• Leba Pass
• Tundavala
• Humpata (Dorsland Trekkers)
• Lubango
• Xangongo
• Ondjiva

The Monumento do Christo Rei keeps a watchful eye over the city of Lubango. The Christ is King statue (Portuguese: Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine overlooking the city of Lubango. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), as one of only four in the world. This 30-meter-high white marble statue was built in 1957.

What do you need:

• A good reliable serviced 4-wheel drive vehicle
• Fuel range of app. 750 km with extreme sand driving in half the fuel range. Please note that fuel is not readily available everywhere and only cash is accepted in Angola for fuel.
• Vehicle registration papers or letters of consent from the financing institution.
• Children must have a valid passport and an unabridged birth certificate and a letter of consent if not accompanied by both parents.
• Guests from non-SADC countries will need a Visa.
• A passport that is valid for 6 months after our return to SA, a valid driver’s license, and ID.
• Yellow fever certificate
• All camping equipment and cooking/braai accessories.
• A ground tent is fine but no open-air camping is allowed because we camp in predator territory. Preferably a good canvas tent.
• Fridge/Freezer or cooler boxes. No electricity at camp sites.
•  Last but not least – A good sense of humor and a positive outlook.

Price includes:

• Experienced guide and qualified Paramedic
• Camping fees
• Conservation fees
• Concession fees
• Park entry fees for Iona
• 2 Way radios for communication

Not included:

• 4×4 vehicle hire
• Fuel
• Food
• Transfer fees
• Game drives
• Daily activities
• Cross-border fees
• Travel and Medical insurance

Important notes:

• If your vehicle is from Namibia, you need a police clearance certificate. Vehicles from South Africa do not need police clearance.
• Please remember to always keep your headlights on when driving in Namibia (day or night).
• Please note that we advise that you also have USD 500 with you for emergencies in Angola.
• Fuel needs to be paid in cash in Angola – Kwanza only. No petrol, credit, or debit cards are accepted.
• Please ensure that you have 3 copies of each of the following documents: passport (certified), vehicle registration documents, copy of drivers license (drivers only) Then print “photos” of your vehicle A4 – front, rear & sides.