Angola - a destination undiscovered. This beautiful country, where the "war for Africa" was fought, was almost inaccessible for tourists for more than 30 years. Less than ten years have passed since it emerged from three decades of armed struggle; the country is littered with unexploded landmines and there are few tourist facilities. Fortunately, Angola is fast changing face as the country lifts itself out of the ashes of war. For the adventurous, this vast country offers thousands of kilometres of exploration travel opportunities, unspoilt beaches, excellent fishing and surfing, tropical forests and magnificent bird life. Angola is the first-ever, comprehensive 4x4 guidebook (in English) to its namesake country. Sarien Lategan and her team will lead you to the best attractions that this fascinating country has to offer. Whether you are looking for archaeological sites linked with the once mighty Kongo Kingdom, colonial architecture, Dutch forts or fossil sites, caves, the second largest waterfall in Africa, unexplored national parks, the mystical giant sable or manatee, which can be called Africa's lochness monster, this guide is the perfect travel-sized companion.
The up-to-date information gathered while travelling the country, provides with vital insider knowledge that every visitor needs. The team's extensive travel experience rectifies many misconceptions and incorrect information which developed due to the isolation of the country for decades. Unearth the real soul of Angola, relying on all the practical information you could need, from planning your trip, negotiating through border posts, police checkpoints, road conditions, the art of getting fuel, avoiding landmines, camping, understanding the landscapes you travel through, information on geology, fauna and flora of the country. Full-colour throughout, the book includes an almost indestructible pull-out map of the entire country, making for easy navigation and durability. Most current maps pre-date the war and, as many roads and bridges were destroyed during the war, are seriously out-of-date. Angola's map provides the latest information on the status of roads. All GPS/SatNav information is included for easy reference. Linking with their website, Angola provides a living record of the rebuilding of this breathtaking country.
The guide is presented in a handy Travel Folder, catering for on-the-road use with several storage pockets for camera cards, pens, additional documents, chargers, etc. As the country is again fast developing the guide provide the traveller with standard logs to update the information and as such become their own travel journal. Angola is essential reading and the ultimate travel companion for pioneering adventurers.
