Angola

Like many African nations, this country is difficult to travel as it has incurred 27 years of civil war, crime is high, and hygienic conditions are poor. Angola is located in Central Africa with Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Republic of Congo as well as the Democratic Republic of Congo to the north.

Knowledge of Portuguese is a must. To get into the country, all nationalities must have a visa before departure, as they do not issue visas upon arrival. An international vaccination certificate is required for entry indicating yellow fever vaccination. Last but not least, you will need a letter of invitation from a private individual, organization, or company stating they will take responsibility for your stay. Angola isn’t exactly a typical tourist destination.

Dining in Angola is difficult because of poor hygienic conditions. If you need to dine in Luanda, the capital city, it is suggested you go to llha de Luanda where beach restaurants can serve most foreign needs. Always drink bottled water and take protective measures to avoid mosquito bites because malaria is a problem here.

Hard currency, such as the US dollar will be needed when you travel. When travelling in Angola it is important you never do so alone and you have qualified personnel with you and it is a good idea to have a satellite phone in the event of an emergency, such as an automobile breakdown. In Luanda, keep automobile doors locked when you are outside of the reach of security personnel.

The above is just the tip of the iceberg, but should you desire to go to Angola, British Airways, South African Airways, Air France, and TAP Air Portugal service Luanda