what is the best time to visit Angola. What is the best tour to see the natural highlights of the country. Is it safe to visit these destinations in angola. what are the accommodations like, and how much time is spent trveling from place to place.

The best time to visit Angola is during the dry season, which runs from May to October. Many of the destinations in Angola are safe to visit with an experienced local guide or tour operator. We always keep up to date with local security developments and adapt the routes accordingly to ensure your safety. We use standard hotels and guest houses (rooms with private facilities and breakfast). Expect to spend some time traveling between locations, especially outside Luanda. Some highlights are separated by long drives (5–7 hours) or domestic flights.

Could you please confirm whether the tour is going ahead. Also how many people have confirmed so far? If I am reading your website correctly there will only be a dedicated tour guide if there are 8 people - is this correct? Also, do you have any photos of the accommodation?

Unfortunately, we will not run the trip on May 25th. Let me know if you are interested in any of the other departures.

Do you have tour dates for 2026?

We now have one date announced in 2026: May 24th 2026. In the following months, we will probably add one more in September 2026. If the May date works for you, you can proceed with your reservation.

Is it possible to join the tour if one traveler is 89 years old? The tour website says up to 80 years old.

We highly doubt the tour is suitable for 89 years old traveller. There is a lot of off-road driving, some long days 8-9 hours on the road, which is exhausting. The travel pace is fast as we cover 3 regions of Angola within 8 days. If you really want to go there we can arrange a private tour for you on a selected date.

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Angola Highlights

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Start and end in Luanda

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The itinerary was jam packed and the landscapes were breath taking with incredible tribes.
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Amanda, traveled in June
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
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Highlights

Explore Lubango's iconic Christ the King statue
Visit the Mwila tribe and learn their traditions
Drive the scenic Sierra de Leba road
Adventure through the Namibe Desert in 4x4
Witness the grandeur of Kalandula Waterfalls

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Luanda. Flight Luanda-Lubango
Day 2 Lubango City Tour
Day 3 Lubango - Kimbo - Huila Waterfalls - Lubango
Day 4 Lubango –Sierra da Leba – Mangueiras - Namibe
Day 5 The Namib Desert and Lagoa do Arco - Namibe
Day 6 Namibe - Luanda
Day 7 Luanda - Kalandula Falls - Melanje
Day 8 Malanje - Kalandula Falls - Pedras Negras- Luanda
Day 9 Luanda City Tour

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Amanda
· June 4th, 2024
Angola is definitely an off the beaten track destination that does not disappoint. The itinerary was jam packed and Martha was an excellent guide. The tribes are incredible we were taken to many local markets to meet indigenous people from different groups as well as villages. Landscapes were breath taking and the waterfalls of course were one of the many highlights. I recommend this trip for people who like non touristed places and definitely think it’s a good time to go before it gets too discovered.
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Kristen
Asked on September 9th, 2025
what is the best time to visit Angola. What is the best tour to see the natural highlights of the country. Is it safe to visit these destinations in angola. what are the accommodations like, and how much time is spent trveling from place to place.
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- Penguin TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  The best time to visit Angola is during the dry season, which runs from May to October. Many of the destinations in Angola are safe to visit with an experienced local guide or tour operator. We always keep up to date with local security developments and adapt the routes accordingly to ensure your safety. We use standard hotels and guest houses (rooms with private facilities and breakfast). Expect to spend some time traveling between locations, especially outside Luanda. Some highlights are separated by long drives (5–7 hours) or domestic flights.
- K
  Kristen
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Flights are preferable to long drives, assuming the local airline has a good safety record.
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Kelly
Asked on May 4th, 2025
Could you please confirm whether the tour is going ahead. Also how many people have confirmed so far? If I am reading your website correctly there will only be a dedicated tour guide if there are 8 people - is this correct? Also, do you have any photos of the accommodation?
Group size
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  Unfortunately, we will not run the trip on May 25th. Let me know if you are interested in any of the other departures.
S
Sheila
Asked on April 1st, 2025
Do you have tour dates for 2026?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  We now have one date announced in 2026: May 24th 2026. In the following months, we will probably add one more in September 2026. If the May date works for you, you can proceed with your reservation.
G
Greg
Asked on January 31st, 2024
Is it possible to join the tour if one traveler is 89 years old? The tour website says up to 80 years old.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  We highly doubt the tour is suitable for 89 years old traveller. There is a lot of off-road driving, some long days 8-9 hours on the road, which is exhausting. The travel pace is fast as we cover 3 regions of Angola within 8 days. If you really want to go there we can arrange a private tour for you on a selected date.
- G
  Greg
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  We recently returned from a trip to Tajikistan with long journeys on difficult mountain roads and it was OK for him. His only difficulties is a lot of walking or climbing, but I understand that is not required on this trip.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  A private tour for 4 people would be ~20 % more expensive than the group tour.
- G
  Greg
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  It is important to make sure that the guide will speak English.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  The published price after discount is 1341 EUR +200 EUR local payment (January Sale). A private tour starting on 10 SEP for 4 based on TWIN sharing will be 1609,20 EUR per person + 240 EUR per person

From

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+ $615 Local payment 2026

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Best price guarantee Learn More

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Angola
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Type E
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Angola. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before January 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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