Experiencing the diverse and beautiful landscapes
will be sufficient reward for those who travel
through this area. Some places of special interest
that should be included in any itinerary:
Parque National de Iona is home
to many indigenous peoples such as the Mucubal
and Himba as well as many Kimbundu groups. Most
are subsistent farmers and herders who remain
isolated and oblivious to the outside world.
Baia dos Tigres where huge sand
dunes fall precipitously into the sea. Home to
vast shallow lagoons that abound with bird and
other marine life. Formally a sandy peninsula
supporting a thriving fishing community, Tigres
peninsula was cut off from the mainland during
a violent Atlantic storm. Lacking a supply of
fresh water, the inhabitants of Tigres were forced
to abandon their home. Today all that remains
is a ghost town, testimony to the power of the
South Atlantic.
Arco is a freshwater oasis in
the Namib desert where magnificent rock formations
form the backdrop to stands of lush aquatic vegetation
and a diversity of birds species. The oasis supports
a small traditional farming community who supplement
their income trading in steira’s (woven
mats).
Pediva, hot water springs on
the border of Parque National de Iona on the edge
of a permanent river. Surrounded by Mopane bush
and teeming with bird life a must see for any
visitor to the area.
Tunda Valla is a breathtaking gorge cut into the
cliffs overlooking Bibala. With a straight drop
of 800M. This site is not only beautiful but also
historically significant.
Lubango, Capitol of the south
it is a bustling city rapidly emerging out of
the turmoil and becoming a modern day example
of the new Angola. Lubango is set in a lush tropical
valley guarded by the statue of Christ built high
above on the cliffs overlooking the city. Rich
in colonial architecture mixed with the confusion
of Africa, Lubango has many bars and restaurants
that offer interesting variety with rich Portuguese
heritage.
Namibe, The port town of southern
Angola is known as one of the cleanest and best
kept towns in the country. Namibe has a strong
fishing community supplying much of the country
with fresh and dried fish. Namibe harbor is lined
with sandstone cliffs falling into the Atlantic,
the harbor is key to the economy of southern Angola
as all imports come through the port.
Namib desert, Said to be the
oldest desert on earth, this sea of sand is a
spectacular sight. Seemingly endless high dunes
constantly migrating with the power of the wind.
Stretching from Tombwa to the port town of Walvis
Bay in Namibia only to be dissected by the Cunene
river.
Serra de Leba with waterfall’s
and cantilevered hairpin bends where one ascends
from the coastal plain to an altitude of over
5 000 feet in just a few kilometers. This semi-tropical
area which abounds with mango trees, lush, green
bush and fertile soil provides a home for several
Kimbundu communities. Serra de Leba is truly breathtaking!
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