8 Days Angola Tour – Luanda, Kissama Safari, Benguela Coast, Lobito, Namibe Desert & Mussulo Island

Arrive at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda. Your guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After a short rest, begin a guided tour of the capital.

Visit Fortaleza de São Miguel, the National Museum of Anthropology, and stroll the Marginal promenade with colonial buildings and views over Luanda Bay. Stop at the Iron Palace (Palácio de Ferro), a mysterious prefabricated structure believed to be designed by Eiffel.

Accommodation: Skyna Hotel Luanda or similar
Meals: Dinner included
Activities: Guided city tour, museum, fort, and historical landmarks

After an early breakfast, drive to Kissama National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). This protected area is home to elephants, giraffes, antelope, and varied birdlife.

Embark on a 4x4 game drive, with time for a picnic lunch overlooking the Cuanza River. Stop at Miradouro da Lua on the way back, a surreal, eroded landscape of cliffs and gorges near the Atlantic coast.

Return to Luanda in the evening.

Accommodation: Skyna Hotel Luanda or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Activities: Safari, game drive, picnic, scenic viewpoint

Fly south to Benguela, one of Angola’s oldest cities, filled with Portuguese colonial architecture. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Benguela Railway Station, and Ethnographic Museum.

Walk through local markets and neighborhoods where colorful houses reflect Angola’s colonial past. Enjoy seafood dinner by the ocean.

Accommodation: Hotel Terminus Benguela or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Activities: Museum, historical sites, local market

Drive to Lobito (about 40 minutes), a quiet town stretched along a narrow peninsula called the Restinga. Visit the Lobito train station, walk the sandy beach, and enjoy a relaxed lunch at a restaurant on the shore.

Return to Benguela in the afternoon and relax or explore more on foot.

Accommodation: Hotel Terminus Benguela or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Activities: Coastal walk, colonial sites, beach lunch

Take a morning flight or drive (if preferred for scenic views) to Namibe, a southern desert town between the sea and the arid interior.

Explore Namibe town, known for Portuguese architecture, desert gardens, and fishing culture. Optional sunset drive through the Serra da Leba Pass for panoramic views.

Accommodation: Infotour Namibe Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Activities: Desert town walk, optional scenic drive

Today, explore the Namibe Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. Visit Welwitschia plants, strange ancient flora that survive in dry conditions. Travel further to meet members of the Mucubal or Himba tribes who maintain traditional nomadic lifestyles.

Optional camel ride or dune walk in the afternoon before returning to Namibe town.

Accommodation: Infotour Namibe Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Activities: Tribal visit, desert flora and fauna, cultural photography

Return to Luanda by flight and immediately transfer for a short boat ride to Mussulo Island. Relax on the palm-lined beaches, swim, or enjoy water activities. Mussulo is known for its tranquil lagoon and seafood.

Return to Luanda in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner with Angolan cuisine.

Accommodation: Skyna Hotel Luanda or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Activities: Beach time, boat ride, farewell dinner

After breakfast, visit Benfica Handicrafts Market for souvenir shopping. Depending on flight schedule, take a final stroll along Luanda’s seafront or visit a nearby café before airport transfer.

Meals: Breakfast included
Activities: Shopping, airport transfer

Included Highlights:

Luanda’s museums, forts, and city walks

Safari in Kissama National Park and stop at Miradouro da Lua

Colonial charm of Benguela and coastal views in Lobito

Namibe’s desert ecosystem and tribal communities

Mussulo Island beach leisure and seafood lunch

Domestic flights, accommodation, private guides, and all park entry fees included