Angola

Spanning pre-colonial kingdoms, Portuguese exploration and colonisation, and an overlooked Cold War significance, Angola’s history and heritage are a fascinating tapestry that can be seen across the capital of Luanda and into its idyllic interior. Remnants of colonial architecture stand side by side with monuments of revolution, dramatic brutalism and a capital city modernising at a frenetic pace. Away from city life, Angola’s countryside unfolds into awe-inspiring waterfalls and bountiful national parks and nature reserves that rival anywhere on the continent.

Our tour begins in the capital and port city of Luanda, where we’ll explore the city’s coastal cornice, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Miguel fortress and a host of other historic sites. We then head south to the second city of Lubango, known for its location between the colossal statue of Christ the King and the towering cliffs of Tundavala Gap. After meeting local tribes and seeing their unique way of life, we head west along Angola’s incredible Serra da Leba, the famed road which winds its way down to the beaches of Mocamedes. We travel through the Namibe desert and camp under the stars, before sailing to the abandoned colonial Island of Baia dos Tigres.