8 days in Angola Itinerary

Muxima is a town and commune in the municipality of Quiçama, Luanda Province, Angola. On the 5th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional da Quiçama. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Fortress of Muxima and then contemplate the waterfront views at Kwanza River.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Muxima trip planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Muxima is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Lubango.

Lubango is the capital city of the Angolan province of Huíla. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christ the King Statue, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Serra da Leba, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Tundavala.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lubango trip planner.

You can fly from Muxima to Lubango in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Benguela.

On the 8th (Sat), enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Da Caotinha, then enjoy the sand and surf at Baia Azul, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Populo.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Benguela trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by bus from Lubango to Benguela takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to Luanda.

After decades of conflict, Luanda experienced a massive economic boom at the beginning of the 21st century, making it one of the most developed cities in Africa and a magnet for tourists.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): make a trip to Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto, contemplate the long history of Palacio de Ferro, then grab your bike and head to Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, then soothe aching muscles at Sayanna Wellness & Spa, and finally don't miss a visit to Igreja do Carmo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Mon): kick back and relax at Sangano Beach, then browse the exhibits of National Anthropology Museum (Museu Nacional de Antropologia), then browse the exhibits of Fortaleza de Sao Miguel, and finally head outdoors with Octopus.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Luanda trip builder app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Benguela to Luanda. In October, daytime highs in Luanda are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.