why you should take a trip to luanda

Introduction  

The expensive capital of the country, this place screams richness. The city comprised wealthy ex-pats and migrants from the rest of the country. Luanda offers you an overcrowded, wild crowd with nightlife and culture also present here. Being the capital of Angola, it's a no-brainer why you should take a trip to Luanda. To make you follow through in detail on what this amazing city has in store for you, In this article, we are going to provide you with the necessary information about that.  

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Things you can do in Luanda  

Visit Kissama National Park 

Located near Luanda, this is the most accessible park in the country, which provides accommodations for tourists.  

Visit Mussulo Island  

Mussulo Island, which can be found in the south of Luanda, is best known for the natural beauty it preserves. While visiting this place, you can also enjoy local cuisines such as pirão, funge, and moamba. 

See the Iron Palace  

Also known as Palácio de Ferro is another under-the-radar place you can visit during your voyage to Angola. Located in Luanda, the architectural design, literally being almost made of iron, is believed to be built by the famous man who built the Eiffel Tower- Gustave Eiffel.  

The Iron Palace was used as a cultural centre, but as time passed, it was left abandoned to rust away in the humid air. Being left to deteriorate for decades, the place finally saw a revamp in the 2010s. Through the help of a diamond company and municipal funds, it was opened for tourists in 2016. Unfortunately, the work hasn't been completed, nor has it been decided for what purpose this building is to be used.  

Miradouro da Lua (Viewpoint of the Moon) 

Another place you can visit near Luanda is Miradouro da Lua which is an amazing landscape located outside Luanda city. This enormous carved canyon results from years of soil erosion from winds and rains. At the cliff, you can see rock structures diminishing in size as they stretch towards the sea, known as the karst landscape. Miradouro da Lua offers you a mesmerising view of the moon-like landscape.  You can visit this place by opting for an official tour or less expensive means. You can just rent a car and drive on your own. You can also stop by restaurants near the beachside, which can be accessed by driving down the cliffs. 

Movies  

If you are craving to watch movies with buttery popcorn and cold drinks or are a cinema freak, you can enjoy and spend your time watching movies in Luanda as the place offers numerous theatres to go to. One can find these theatres in Belas Shopping, Xyami Shopping and Shopping Avenida. Zap cinemas in Shopping Avenida is a popular theatre to visit among foreigners due to its large seating area and also providing an IMAX experience.   

Clubbing  

Since the city of Luanda offers an amazing clubbing experience, this is one thing you should do when taking a trip to Luanda. People in Angola take their parties seriously, and you can find the most popular clubs in Luanda in Ilha. So go out there and show those grooves you always wanted to try in the incredible city of Luanda.  

Quicama National Park 

About an hour's drive from Luanda, Quicama National Park is a wonderful outing you can participate in. The national park hosts varieties of animals which you can see by planning a day trip to this place. Visiting this, you can also see the most popular safari animals such as elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and monkeys. 

Golfing 

If you're a golfer surely you didn't expect a fully dedicated golf course in Luanda. Well, surprisingly enough, Mangais Golf Course is the place you need to be in the south of Luanda. The golf course is neatly maintained with the course being lush and green. One can also see wildlife wandering about in this place with horses, wild pigs, monkeys and many birds. The place also has an on-site restaurant to feed yourself after a session of golf. This place is an excellent escape from the city with its peaceful surroundings. You should visit this place even if you're not a golfer.  

Surfing 

Another fun activity you can do in Luanda is visiting Cabo Ledo, a surfing gem south of Luanda. Perfect sandy beach with Atlantic Ocean waves hitting the shore, you will have a palliative time on this beach. Sunbathing, surfing and camping are some of the things you can do with your family and friends in Cabo Ledo. The place also has a restaurant, bar and club to facilitate your experience on this beach.  

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Conclusion 

So here is a complete guide on why you should take a trip to Luanda - the capital city of Angola. Get your visa to Angola and have fun in Luanda.

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