10 Best Places to Visit in Angola

10 Best Places to Visit in Angola
Hello Displorers, welcome back to another exciting video and thanks for watching. In this video we shall be taking you to the land of mystery, Angola and we shall be showing you the 10 best places to visit in Angola. Officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa. Angola is bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo are to the north and east, Zambia, and Namibia . With a population estimated at about 31 million people and a surface area of about 1.246.700 million km² surface area, Angola is the 7th largest country in Africa. its capital city is Luanda and the official currency of Angola is Angolan kwanza while the official language is Portuguese. With a history of civil war and threats of illegal poaching, Angola has a past it is doing a lot to grow from to make a better country out of itself than it has had in the past.
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Angola is a plethora of natural and beautiful surroundings and environment as the cities located in Angola are so beautiful and mesmerizing sites to see.These include reserve of natural tropical forests, pasture land, beaches and animals. People come here every time to get spellbound by the scenicand natural beauty that Angola beholds within itself. Some of these places draw in both national and international tourist who come to get enchanted. So, without any further ado and in no particular order, here are the top 10 best places to visit in Angola.
1. Iona National Park
The largest national park in Angola, the Iona National Park is situated in the most southwestern point of the country and covers an expansive area of over 15,000 square kilometers. Although the national parks were hit hard by illegal animal poaching during the civil war, efforts to replace and restore the wildlife in the park are underway. Besides animals such as Springbok, Ostrich and Cheetah, the park is also home to indigenous people who, according to scientists are the most “culturally intact” people on the continent. So, if you are looking to tap to the roots of the original culture of Africa, Iona National Park is a must go to place.
2. Luanda
Luanda is a modern city and the capital of Angola which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. There are many sea ports present in this city where the ships halt which makes its hard for the charms and uniqueness of the city to fade away. Luanda is full of stark contrasts which is an extremely attractive sight to see. The beautiful Atlantic Ocean views are disrupted by busy ships and the high rise modern looking buildings contrasted by huts built to accommodate people in the rapidly expanding city. Over-population is apparent in other ways too, namely the insane morning traffic and the stink that regularly trouble the city. Despite all these problems however, Luanda certainly has its charms and is another side to Africa that is worth experiencing.
3. Dilolo Lake
This mythical lake can be found in Moxico in the eastern part of Angola. It is the largest lake in the country and serves as an important tourist spot. Despite being situated just outside of the Cameia Park boundaries, the lake is teeming with wildlife including rare bird species and aquatic life. The lake is an impressive 12km in length and sits at roughly 1000m above sea level. The reason for the myths surrounding this lake are the unusual waves that always head to the east of the lake. In folklore these waves are believed to be a supernatural force to scare people from fishing in the lake. If you fancy a dip in the lake, September is the best month with pleasant temperatures of 32 degrees Celsius. Whether you are in Angola for business, pleasure or as an explorer, ensure that you visit Dilolo Lake and enjoy the mystery of the African magic.
4. The Tunda Vala Fissure
The Tunda Vala Fissure is one of the most spectacular sight that is situated in Angola. The Fissure is located at a height between Lubango and Namibe. The Tunda Vala Fissure is perfect for hiking and many people can be seen sightseeing in areas near it. Savanna grass and forest landscapes are a plenty in the Tunda Vala Fissure which makes the scenery even more calming and refreshing. If are not visiting a site like “The Tunda Vala Fissure” when you are at Angola, then you are missing a wonderful destination, which can give you an unforgett

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