Tribal tour southwest Angola

Colorful tribes & colonial architecture

Henk Bothof

Tribal tour southwest Angola

Colorful tribes & colonial architecture

Henk Bothof

Tribal tour southwest Angola

Colorful tribes & colonial architecture

This tribal tour of the southwest will take you Angola past angola's most authentic populations. Travel south from Lubango and meet different tribes, each with their own customs, language and religion. Attend special traditions and learn all about the authentic lifestyle. In the cities, enjoy centuries-old colonial buildings surrounded by extraordinary landscapes. This unprecedented combination makes for an unforgettable travel experience, Where the world can't find you...

Tips & Tops Tribal Tour Southwest Angola

  • Visit the many museums in Luanda, such as the Anthropological Museum, the Military Museum in Fort Sao Miguel or the Slave Museum.
  • Discover the distinction between the Muila tribe who live on the plains and in the mountains and meet the authentic Dimba, Himba, Tua and Hakaona tribes in Oncocoa.
  • Via the famous Leba pass you travel to Namibe.
  • Enjoy colonial Portuguese art-deco architecture in cities like Lubang, Namibe and Tombwa.
  • Admire the rock paintings of Tchitundo Hulo that are more than 20,000 years old.
  • Marvel at the power and longevity of the Welwitchia Mirabilis plant in the Iona Desert.
  • Visit the spectacular Tunda Vala gorge for unprecedented views over the Bilbala plain.
  • Walk across the Funtogo market, Angola's largest crafts market, looking for the most extraordinary works of art.

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Daily overview

1-2 Arrival Luanda - city visit & flight to Lubango
3-4 From Lubango - visit to San & Muila tribes and colonial city Chibia
5 Travel day to Oncocua
6 Encounters with the Tua, Hakaona and Himba peoples
7 Via Cahama you will travel back to bustling Lubango
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