There’s much more than Kizomba to Angola!
Here are just some of the possible activities you can carry out while here. We understand that travelling to a new, lesser known country can be frightening, but we don’t want you to miss out! For that reason, we will be with you every step of the way, through our travel packages.
Our three main itineraries are shown below, click on the pictures for more information on what they include
Cassule itinerary – 5 days
Day 1 THURSDAY 14/07 arrival LUANDA – BENGUELA
Many flights from Europe land in Luanda in the early morning, but whatever your arrival time is (Wednesday evening or Thursday morning), we’ll have booked Wednesday night in a hotel for you, so you can rest from the trip.
Transfer to hotel, for breakfast and rest. At 11.00 check out and have a short orientation trip in Luanda city. At this point you will also have an opportunity to change some money (please bring euros 💶 or dollars 💵 ). Depending on the time of your flight to Benguela, you may have lunch in Luanda (on us!) and here is a list of places we can visit in Luanda:
– Tour of Historical Center & Main historical attractions
– Visit to Fortaleza
– Visit Slavery Museum
– Visit to local market
*** PLEASE NOTE: we don’t know the time of the flight to Benguela yet. We’re planning for any option. If the flight is late afternoon/evening, you’ll have a nice lunch and visit some of the above-mentioned places. If the flight is earlier, we’ll prepare some fun activities in Benguela on your arrival! ***
Transfer to airport, flight to Benguela and transfer to Hotel in Benguela. Dinner at 8:00 PM, just before the pre-festival PARTY! 😊 🎉
Day 2 FRIDAY 15/07 Benguela
FESTIVAL
For the people who like to wake up a little early, there will be a walk around the city centre (to quickly see the main sites of the city), starting at 8.30 – Duration: 1h
Also, for the people who want to be active in the morning, possibility of a zumba class and/or access to a gym (10€/12$).
The Festival starts at 10am and ends at 17.30. You can check the provisional schedule here. If you don’t want to spend your whole day at the festival, there’s a lot of activities you can add to your trip! More information on this at the end of the itinerary. ⬇️
Dinner at a restaurant by the beach (8.00 pm), followed by a dance party organised as part of the Festival (more details to come soon). 💃🏾🕺🏿
Day 3 SATURDAY 16/07 Benguela
FESTIVAL
For the people who like to wake up a little early, there will be a visit to the local market, starting at 8.00 – Duration: 1h 30m
Again, for the people who want to be active in the morning, possibility of a zumba class and/or access to a gym (10€).
The Festival starts at 10am and ends at 17.30. You can check the provisional schedule here. If you don’t want to spend your whole day at the festival, there’s a lot of activities you can add to your trip! More information on this at the end of the itinerary. ⬇️
Dinner at a restaurant (8.00 pm), then a big dance party, organised as part of the Festival (more details to come soon). 🥳
Day 4 SUNDAY 17/07 Benguela
FESTIVAL
For the people who like to wake up a little early, there will be breakfast and a walk on the beach, starting at 8.00 – Duration: 1h 30m 🌅
Again, for the people who want to be active in the morning, possibility of a zumba class (10€) and/or access to a gym.
The Festival starts at 10am and ends at 17.30. You can check the provisional schedule here. If you don’t want to spend your whole day at the festival, there’s a lot of activities you can add to your trip! More information on this at the end of the itinerary. ⬇️
Dinner at a restaurant (8.00pm), then last dance party, organised as part of the Festival. Don’t miss it! 🎈
Day 5 MONDAY 18/07 Benguela/Luanda /Your country
Transfer to airport for flight to Benguela. Depending on the time of the flight to Benguela, you’ll either have time to rest on the beach in Benguela in the morning, or to explore more of Luanda in the afternoon.
At the time of your flight back home, we’ll transfer you to the airport. If your flight is the next day, we’ll book a hotel room for you.
Ndengue Itinerary – 10 days
With this itinerary you will see more of Luanda as compared to the other itinerary because you will spend 3 nights there. You will arrive on the 9th of July and the
Kota itinerary 14 days
Information on Kota itinerary –
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Some of the activities waiting for you in Angola
Visit a local market, the center of a community’s life. You will be able to experience Angolan shopping, and maybe buy something for you and your family/friends. We definitely suggest buying some pieces of colourful fabric to have a dress made.
You’ll be able to do this in Luanda, Benguela and many other places along the way.
Eat local food: tasty seafood, soups and stews, among others. Accompany the food with some Portuguese wine or an ice-cold Angolan brew. We’ll suggest restaurants of all different levels, so that you can choose what’s best for you.
Bonus: participate in a real cooking class and learn how to take care (food-wise) of an Angolan family! Visit Join Angola’s website for some recipe suggestions you can try at home today!
Ride the waves in Cabo Ledo. An uncommon combination of winds makes the wave perpendicular to the beach. Luckily, the Carpe Diem resort is run by surfers and can rent you the needed gear. Additionally, you can take surfing classes that will make you see the ocean in a different way.
Visit the desert connecting Angola to Namibia: the oldest desert of the world! Here, you’ll be able to find Welwitschia mirabilis, a unique plant present only seen in this area of the world.
If you’re feeling adventurous, spend the night in the desert and see the stars from a very different perspective!
Do a safari in one of the national parks. Unfortunately, many animals disappeared from Angola during the civil war, but the country is making a great effort to bring many species back. Support these efforts by taking a safari and get a chance to see various animals, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many more!
Don’t forget about the Palanca (Giant Sable Antelope) – pictured on the left – an important Angolan national symbol.