21 days in Angola Itinerary

Pack the 13th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at ULENGO. Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Ilha do Mussulo, browse the exhibits of Fortaleza de Sao Miguel, get engrossed in the history at Museu Nacional da Escravatura, and browse the different shops at Belas Shopping Mall.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Luanda day trip planning website.

Ladysmith, South Africa to Luanda is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to West Africa Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Kalandula.

Change things up with a short trip to Black Stones of Pungo Andongo in Malanje (about 1h 45 min away).

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kalandula route planning site.

Traveling by car from Luanda to Kalandula takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 17th (Mon), you'll travel to Muxima.

Muxima is known for nature and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the engineering at Parque Nacional da Quiçama, contemplate the waterfront views at Kwanza River, and steep yourself in history at Fortress of Muxima.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Muxima day trip planner.

You can drive from Kalandula to Muxima in 5.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to fly to Benguela.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Baia Azul, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Da Caotinha, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Populo.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Benguela trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Muxima to Benguela in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car and bus. April in Benguela sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the bus to Lubango.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Christ the King Statue and then take in the awesome beauty at Serra da Leba. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Tundavala.

For maps and more tourist information, read our Lubango trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Benguela to Lubango by bus takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive back home.