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Angola,
referred to as 'the last true wilderness' with many challenges in store for
the 4x4 enthusiast. The climate, south and west of Lubango, along to the Namibian border is favorable and will provide a magnificent trip for any 4x4 adventurer. With diversities of a hot desert to a misty mountain forest, needless to say, you can imagine the view. Any photographer's dream. Overpopulation occur in the areas where weather conditions are more favorable, the not so dry areas.
An existing overland route to 'Foz do Cunene', is from the south (Ruacana) via Oncocua and Iona. This route is only negotiable by a 4x4 vehicle and takes two days of driving over rugged terrain.
Angola Adventure
Safaris, your host in Angola, commenced operations in the mid 80's, with the
establishment of a tented camp, catering primarily for the fisherman.
Ever since, they greatly increased their range of activities and currently
offer comfortable accommodation at their Flamingo Lodge situated on the
beach, 40km from a town, called Namibe. The Adventure Your guides will meet you in Ruacana at 12h00 and departure to the border will follow, where you will be assisted through the border formalities, such as passport control and vehicle / engine inspection. This procedure might take up approximately 3 hours of our time.
Once through the
border, we leave for Chitado, where we will overnight at a bush camp.
The route from Chitado to Lubango via Oncocua,
Our next
destination will be 'The Arco', a natural desert lake, where magnificent
rock formations, birdlife and beautiful water lilies occur, where after we
will leave for 'Baia dos Tigres', via the huge sand dunes and the beach. 'Foz do Cunene', where you will be able to test your driving skills, as we are going to blow your minds with some adventurous dune driving. This is also good fishing terrain. Enjoy the contrasts of sand dunes, rocky plains, thick riverine vegetation and the sea. |
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The Cunene River
forms the border between south-western Angola and Namibia. It is
bordered by lush vegetation, which forms striking contrasts with the
surrounding desert. 'Foz do Cunene' is situated on the banks of the
river.
might be rugged, so prepare
yourself for adventurous 4x4 driving. The next day you will be taken on a
guided city tour, with scenery of the 'Jesus Monument' (Only 3 in the world)
and "Tundavalla Cliff". A mouthwatering lunch will be prepared at the
'Leba Pass', with is unique hairpin bends, where after we will leave for
Flamingo Camp, consisting of seven comfortable bungalows and an
entertainment/bar area. Flamingo is well known for its huge amounts of
fish, occurring on a daily basis, them weighing over 30kg, any fisherman's
dream. Embrace yourself with 3 days of fishing, snorkeling, or just
leisuring on the beach,
enjoying the open space and clear blue skies.