Visitor's Information for Angola

The people of Angola are stoics. They have a deep understanding of patience, and they know that it will always turn out right, no matter what, because now peace has been brought. They can go to school, play, dance, work, and live without fear. One thing that isn't there today will arrive and be here tomorrow. Life is a truly Angolan art.

Get In
A minimum of 1 year is required on your passport any less and you may be put in prison! This has happened to some people on arrival. Visas are necessary for everybody, and cost $50.00 per month. Angola is also the most expensive country in Africa to visit. One spends approx. $100.00 per day in Luanda and other parts of the country.

By plane
There are flights via Johannesburg, and direct from Europe and The US. Delta Air Lines offers flights from Atlanta to Luanda via Sal Island starting June of 2009. Lufthansa offers nonstop service via Frankfurt. There are also flights from Lisbon, Paris and London. TAAG Angola Airlines also has two weekly direct flights to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil There is also the Houston Express a charter run by SonAir for the oil industry. Leaves Houston Mon, Wed, Fri.

By train
There are a few short passenger lines, but they are not very safe. Angola once had a vast rail network whilst it was governed by Portugal, which has fallen into disrepair. It is currently being repaired.

By car
The roads in Luanda are generally of okay standard, as is the case on the main routes between cities, but elsewhere road quality greatly decreases. Don't be surprised if you encounter unexpected problems during the rainy season. In Luanda main streets are paved, but streets in the slums are in disrepair, and most roads have no lines or signals.

By bus
The National Bus Service has just re-opened but routes are not organized yet. There are some local services in Luanda and in between cities.

By boat
Luanda is on the coast, after all, but I really do not see what extra purpose that would do for you unless you wanted to fish.
 


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