Colorful encounters in Angola
Angola has a wide variety of authentic, tribal populations. In the south-west live colorful tribes such as the Muila , Cubal , Hakaono and Himba with their striking hair and the Khoisan , descendants of the Bushmen. In addition, Angola is richly endowed by mother nature. The country has six national parks, the most famous of which are Iona and Kissama (Quicama). The first is known for its sand dunes and rock formations, the second for its size and wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and antelopes.
The interior is all shades of green with tropical rainforest, savannas and vast grasslands. Large rock formations make for impressive waterfalls. On the Atlantic coast at Benguela and Lobito are paradisiacal beaches lined with palms and granite rocks. The Leba Hills – rising from a kilometer-deep gorge – offer spectacular views over the Namib desert . In addition to the country's ethnography and nature, the colonial legacy of the years of domination by Portugal is also an important attraction. Where the world can't find you ...
