Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Angola : When and where to go ?
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Angola : Maps and Facts
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The country suffers from severe extremes in temperature. Rain is more frequent in the north which has a tropical climate with a dry season from June to September. The coastal plains are dryer. |
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What to do in Angola
Following the civil war in 2002, Angola is far from returning to a sought after tourist destination: Anti-personnel mines, rising criminality, hold ups and carjacking are everyday problems. There is also very little in the way of a tourism infrastructure.
However, there is no lack of magnificent natural sites to discover as well as some very interesting colonial forts. The Capital, Luanda, has some very beautiful churches, a history museum and a zoological museum. The Duc de Bragance falls are spectacular too. Certain grottoes possess rock art paintings that are a delight to discover. We can only hope that the situation will improve so that Angola can gradually open its doors to tourism. |
Angola : The basics
The currency here is the kwanza (impossible to import or export).
No visas are issued nowadays; to enter Angola you need a temporary work visa as well as providing a guarantee of resources and lodging with an official letter from your sponsoring organisation in Angola. Also, entry into Angola is only by air. Within the country, travel by road is strongly advised against. Concerning health, it is advisable to protect yourself against malaria and be vaccinated against yellow fever, typhoid fever and hepatitis A and B. You should also avoid drinking tap water, using ice cubes, drinking fresh fruit juice and eating unpeeled fruit and vegetables. A thorough wash of your hands is recommended before eating. Be aware of the risks of cholera and AIDS that exist here. For security reasons keep a copy of your identity papers on you. |
Towns in Angola
The Angolan capital, Luanda has a little under 5 million, much of which lives in slums with no access to drinking water.
Former Portuguese colony, it divides into two distinct parts: the lower town with its colonial buildings, the port and fort, and the upper town, modern bill.
Tourism is mainly based on the presence on the island of Cabo, just at the entrance of the bay and its beautiful white beaches, coconut trees planted, and the existence of the city's Carnival, full of colors. There are also many churches, including the Church of Jesus, 17th century baroque cathedral and the Cathedral of Luanda.
Stroll through the old city and visiting museums, especially the Historical Museum and the Museum of Dunbo, stroll to buy handicrafts offer everywhere, statues, masks and sculptures in all sorts of water activities, and go to the National Park to discover Quiçama falling Ruacana and those Kalendula while observing wildlife.
To move, local buses and taxis ply the city very affordable.
