Book Cheap Flights to Luanda

Luanda is the vibrant capital of Angola and a popular tourist destination renowned for its unique history and rich African/Portuguese culture. After surviving a devastating civil war that only came to an end in 2002, this African gem is successfully reinventing itself into a beautiful city and sought-after destination.

Learn about Luanda’s history at some of the top tourist attractions that include the Fortress of São Miguel built in the late 1500s, the National Museum of Slavery founded in 1977 and the Museum of Armed Forces that opened after the independence of Angola.

Visit the Kissama National Park and tour through the lush and growing vegetation, admire the majestic Baobab trees and try to spot some wildlife, like elephants, wildebeest and giant sable antelope.

Luanda is renowned for its beautiful coastline and welcoming waters. Make time to relax on the beaches of the famous Ilha do Cabo peninsula, party at the lively bars and enjoy local flavours at one of the inviting restaurants serving delicious stews and traditional meals.

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South Africans do require a visa to enter Angola. Ensure your South African passport is valid for at least six months beyond date of return and has at least two blank pages available for stamps. A copy of your itinerary, hotel booking, a bank statement and a Yellow Fever vaccination card must accompany your visa application.For more information, the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in South Africa can be found at 1037 Pretorius St, Arcadia in Pretoria.

Tel: 012 342-0049/50

Web: www.angolanembassy.org

Make sure your routine vaccines that include the MMR vaccine, DPT, Chickenpox, Polio and yearly flu shots are updated before travel. A Yellow Fever vaccination is an entrance requirement. Visitors to Angola must obtain a Yellow Fever certificate to be allowed back into South Africa. You should also consider getting vaccinations for Cholera, Hepatitis B and Rabies.

Avoid drinking tap water while in Luanda, purchase bottled water instead. It is important to practice common safety precautions such as keeping valuables and important documentation safe and watching out for petty crimes like bag-snatching or pick-pocketing. Avoid wearing expensive clothes and jewellery and do not give beggars money. Remember to always travel in groups, avoid going out alone at night and avoid the poorer areas in the city as violent crime is a common occurrence in these areas.