Angola is a country in Southern Africa that is famous for the varied landscapes and the huge oil industries of the nation.

The country is slowly growing in the tourism sector and offers to the tourist much to discover from the Atlantic coastlines to sub Saharan desert.

The various landmarks of the country shows the Portuguese impact on its architecture.

Angola has some of the world's best travel destinations and cities; read along to find the inspiration for your next trip.

Angola is the capital and largest city of Angola. This coastal city is one of the main ports in Southern Africa, making it Angola’s economic center.

Top things to do in Luanda –

• Start your journey from the city's famous Fortress of Sao Miguel, a 16h century Portuguese museum with a number of statues.
• Visit the Church of Our Lady of Remedies, a roman catholic church built in 1628 that serves as Roman archbishop of Luanda.
• Adore the Iron Palace of the city that is considered to be built by famous architect, Gustave Eiffel.
• Know about the slave trade history at National Museum of Slavery .
• Walk along the seafront promenade on the Luanda bay of the town where you get brilliant sea views.
• Do swimming and taste street food in around Praia Amelia.

Popular food to try in Luanda comprises of Brazilian, Portuguese and Angolan cuisines.

Best time to visit Luanda is from early June to late September.

How to reach Luanda? Book a flight to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to get access to Luanda.

M’Banza Congo is a town in Angola located in the province of Zaire in the northwestern part of the country that was the capital of the Kilukeni dynasty of the past.

Top things to do in M’Banza Congo –

• Learn about the rich history of the town that is even older than entry of Portuguese in the country.
• Jump on the Mongo a Kaila, a flat topped mountain in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Buy corn, maize, cassava and peanuts in this market centre of northern Angola.
• Detect the historic Sao Salvador Church, an ancient church on the basis of which M’Banza Congo was also called Sao Salvador de Congo.

Best time to visit M’Banza Kongo is from June till September.

How to reach M’Banza Kongo? The town is easily accessible by booking a flight to M’Banza Congo Airport.

Cabinda is a city in the province of the same name that is an exclave to the north of the country that is well known across Africa for its oil exploration.

Top things to do in Cabinda –

• Explore the vast oil reserves of the province being the central attraction of the province.
• Uncover the deep history of the Portuguese who first discovered the oil booms in 1950.
• Discover the tropical forests where you can find cocoa, hardwood, crude rubber, coffee and palm oil.
• You can also enjoy golf and stroll along the beaches of Cabinda city.

Best time to visit Cabinda is from late May to early October.

How to reach Cabinda? Book a flight to Cabinda Airport in Cabinda city to get access to the province.

Mocamedes is a coastal desert city in Angola located in the province of Namibe in the Southern part of the country .

Top things to do in Mocamedes –

• Take a stroll in the coastal area of the city where you get surprised with a mixed vibe of desert and ocean.
• Head to the Sé Catedral de São Pedro, a Roman catholic church in Mocamedes.
• Round over the Cine Place of the city, an unfinished structure in the city.
• Learn about the history of the Portuguese people who developed the province during 1485.

Best time to visit Mocamedes is during the months of July, August and September.

How to reach Mocamedes? Book a flight to Namibe Airport located around 7 km away from the city centre.

Kissama National Park is a large national park in Angola that is a top destination in Southern Africa for its vast grasslands with baobab trees offering varied wildlife.

Top things to do in Kissama National Park –

• Acquaint yourself with the several species of wildlife in its natural form in this vast region.
• Get adventurous views of lions, leopards and many other deadly large mammals of Africa.
• Take a wildlife safari where you see the elephants and the water buffaloes wandering over the land.
• Relax at the lodges that offer all kinds of facilities with its superb restaurants and bars.
• Do camping along the main base of Kawa camp for safari purposes.

Best time to visit Kissama National Park is from June till September.

How to reach Kissama National Park? The nearest city from the park is Luanda from where you can take a bus to reach the park.

Cabo Ledo is a large coastal city located in the province of Luanda that is popular all across the country for its surfing resort.

Top things to do in Cabo Ledo –

• Head to the Praia dos Surfistas, the best beach in Cabo Ledo where you can learn and practice surfing along with over 20 surf spots.
• Take mesmerizing photos of the lovely sunsets and sunrises.
• Roam along the long uncrowded beaches and try its famous food.
• Stay and relax in it’d outlandish bungalows providing world class services.
• Admire the fantastic sea views from the traditional stone houses.

Popular food to try in Cabo Ledo comprises fresh dish, seafood and exotic fruits.

Best time to visit Cabo Ledo for surfing is from June to September.

How to reach Cabo Ledo? You can take a car or bus from the city of Luanda to reach the city.

Serra da Leba is a mountain range in Angola located at the province of Hulia near the city of Lubango.

Top things to do in Serra da Leba –

• Go for a road trip on the country’s famous Serra da Leba pass known for its curvy turns over a part.
• Adore the panoramic view of the vast valley below the roads when you drive.
• Take the amusing photos of the winding road and the high mountain surrounding the landscape.
• Step to the viewpoint here where you can see the steepest part of road disappearing into green vegetation.

Best time to visit Serra da Leba is during the months of June, July and August.

How to reach Serra da Leba? You can start your road journey from the town of Lubango.

Kalandula Falls is a massive façade of a waterfall located in the province of Malanje at Kalandula municipality of the country.

Top things to do Kalandula Falls –

• Capture some spectacular shots of this iconic natural wonder of Angola on the Lucala River.
• Enjoy a drive over the natural green countryside to get some natural peace.
• Gaze this horseshoe shaped waterfall that is made up of many large numbers of trickles.
• Visit the place for a budget travel as there is not any tickets, entry, souvenirs and crowd too.

With a height of 105 meters and a width of 400 meters, Kalandula Falls is one of largest waterfalls in Africa.

Best time to visit Kalandula Falls is from February to April during the rainy season.

How to reach Kalandula Falls? You can take a taxi from the nearest city Malanje to reach the waterfall.

Lobito is a small town on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean located at the province of Benguela in the central part of the country.

Top things to do Lobito –

• Move to the pretty natural harbor of the town that is one of the busiest ports in Angola.
• Take a boat tour that will give you a chance to cherish ocean scenery with different perspectives.
• Soak up the sun and relax in its lovely sandy beaches.
• Complete the trip by visiting the Portuguese landmark of Igreja de Arrábida.
• Find the remains of the lighthouse that was destroyed in civil war.

Popular food to try in Lobito consists of Portuguese and European cuisines along with steak and seafood.

Best time to visit Lobito is from mid June to late September.

How to reach Lobito? Book a flight to Lobito Airport to get access to the town.

Huambo is the capital city of Huambo province of Angola and the nation's third largest city located in the central part of the country.

Top things to do in Huambo –

• Come upon the Governor’s Palace in Huambo, a famous building with an elegant architecture that offers alluring photographs during night.
• Round over the old Portuguese center of the city that is home traditional bairros of the old town.
• Relax, enjoy and have your food or drinks at Jardim da Cultura, the central park of Huambo.
• Progress to Praca de Agostinho Neto, a place dedicated to Agostinho Neto.

Best time to visit Huambo is during the months of June, July, August and September.

How to reach Huambo? The city is accessed easily by booking a flight to Huambo Airport located around 3.5 km south to the city.

Lubango is the second largest city of Angola and the capital city of Huila province located in part of the country.

Top things to do in Lubango –

• Take the famous train ride from the town of Mocamedes where you can witness the ever changing landscapes over the route.
• Hop a number of churches and museums in the main town of Lubango.
• Go for a mountain adventure on the rocky cliffs surrounding the town.
• Get some melodious sunset views from the Cristo Rei statue, a central cultural landmark in Lubango.
• End the trip by visiting the Tundavala Gap offering the panoramic city views.

Best time to visit Lubango is from mid June to early October.

How to reach Lubango? Take a train from Mocamedes or book a flight to Lubango Airport to reach the city.

Lona National Park is the largest national park in Angola located in the province of Namibe in southwestern part of the nation.

Top things to do in Lona National Park –

• Get lost in the deserted landscape with Savannah and semi desert regions.
• Locate the Welwitschia Mirabilis ,a carnivorous plant in the national park.
• Go for a wildlife safari where you can see numerous zebras fighting and gazing which the park is famous for.
• Get familiar with the isolated world of Himba and Mucubal communities.

Best time to visit Lona National Park is from July to October.

How to reach Lona National Park? Take a taxi or bus from the city of Namibe to reach the national park.

Pungo Andongo is a mysterious site in Angola located around 116 km away from the city of Malanje that is a must visit for an unconventional experience.

Top things to do in Pungo Andongo –

• Uncover a number of mystic black rock formations some of which are in the shape of the animals.
• Follow the old concrete road that will provide you some freakish views of stones and the countryside.
• Know legends about the formation of these sedimentary conglomerates that also change their color in different seasons.
• Detect the footprints of historic Rei Ngola Kiluanji and Rainha Ginga that are said to be embedded on these rocks.

Best time to visit Pungo Andongo is from May till September.

How to reach Pungo Andongo? The nearest village is Cacimbo. You can climb to the site from the village that is easily accessible from Malanje.

Soyo is a large city in Angola located at the extreme northwestern part of the country on the mouth of Congo river.

Soyo is one of the largest oil producing cities in Angola.

Top things to do in Soyo –

• Wander at the Kwanda Island of the town that is grown as a developed oil base.
• Get sporty with swimming in the deep blue waters of the Congo river.
• Live the local life with many small villages of the city where people spend a traditional lifestyle.
• End your trip after a boat trip where you can have an astonishing view of the riverside villages.

Best time to visit Soyo is during June, July, August and September.

How to reach Soyo? Book a flight to Soyo International Airport to reach the city.

Benguela is the capital city of the province of the same name that is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean south to the Luanda city.

Top things to do in Benguela-

• Walk on the narrow sandy beaches of Benguela with your partner backed by the majestic golden cliffs.
• Travel over to the nice colonial building of the Banco National.
• Visit the church of Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Pópulo.
• Feel the tranquility of the beaches that are mostly empty with tourists.

Best time to visit Benguela is between June and September.

How to reach Benguela? Book a flight to Benguela Airport to get access to the city.

M’Banza Congo is a town in Angola located in the province of Zaire in the northwestern part of the country that was the capital of the Kilukeni dynasty of the past.

Top things to do in M’Banza Congo –

• Learn about the rich history of the town that is even older than entry of Portuguese in the country.
• Jump on the Mongo a Kaila, a flat topped mountain in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Buy corn, maize, cassava and peanuts in this market centre of northern Angola.
• Detect the historic Sao Salvador Church, an ancient church on the basis of which M’Banza Congo was also called Sao Salvador de Congo.

Best time to visit M’Banza Kongo is from June till September.

How to reach M’Banza Kongo? The town is easily accessible by booking a flight to M’Banza Congo Airport.