A place apart
Genuinely Off the Beaten Track
Angola attracts almost no mainstream tourism - sites are quiet, local culture is authentic and access to places like the Mucubal villages and Tchitundu Hulo rock art remains rare and unhurried.
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Angola Tours & Small Group Holidays
Angola tours take you into one of Africa’s last unvisited corners. A country of Portuguese-tiled ports, desert plains and thundering falls, still almost untouched by mainstream tourism.
- Best timeJul, Aug & Sep
- Time zoneUTC+1
- CurrencyAngolan Kwanza (AOA)
- LanguagePortuguese (official)
Overview
An introduction to Angola
Angola tours take you into one of Africa's least-visited corners — a country of Portuguese-tiled ports, vast desert plains and thundering waterfalls that mainstream tourism has barely touched. From Luanda's colonial seafront to the Namibe Desert and the jaw-dropping Calandula Falls, it's the kind of destination where the access, the quiet and the authenticity feel genuinely rare.
Our small group Angola tours cover the key highlights across Luanda, Lubango, Namibe and Malanje, with every departure led by an English speaking guide and capped at 12 travellers. If you'd like to go further, the Angola and São Tomé Explorer extends your Angola holiday with four days on the tropical island of São Tomé — rainforest, beaches and colonial cocoa plantations included.
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Our journeys
All toursTours in Angola
Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
Why visit
What makes Angola worth the journey
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Extraordinary Landscape Variety
Few African countries pack in as much contrast as Angola - Atlantic coastline, desert plains, highland passes, thundering waterfalls and volcanic rock formations, all within a single itinerary.
Two Countries, One Journey
Angola pairs naturally with São Tomé and Príncipe - the tiny island nation just off the coast. Our Angola and São Tomé Explorer combines both in a single 17-day Angola travel package.
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A Destination Changing Fast
Angola's tourism infrastructure is still finding its shape. Going now means smaller crowds, closer encounters and a version of the country that won't exist in the same way in ten years.
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The highlights of Angola
Angola rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
When to go
Picking the right season for your trip
Our Angola tours depart in July, August and September — the heart of the dry season, when days are warm, roads are at their most accessible and rainfall is minimal. These months work particularly well for the south, including the Namibe Desert and Serra da Leba pass. If you'd prefer to travel at a different time of year, get in touch and we can look at tailor-made Angola holiday options around your dates.
Live weather
Angola
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Angola tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
From the journal
All storiesStories from the region
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
Voices from the road
What travellers say about us
Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.
Can’t find the right fit?
Every one of our Angola journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
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Tailor-made journeys
Didn’t find your
perfect Angola trip?
We’ll build one around you.
If you'd like to travel to Angola outside our scheduled group departures, or want a private Angola holiday built around your own dates and interests, we can put together a tailor-made itinerary. Whether you want to focus on Luanda, the Namibe Desert and the Serra da Leba pass, or go wider to include Calandula Falls, Pedras Negras and Kissama National Park, we'll design a trip that fits. A combined Angola and São Tomé itinerary is also available for those wanting more island time. Get in touch and we'll start planning.
Your dates
Travel when it suits you
Private group
Just you, family or friends
Your pace
Linger longer, skip the rest
Bespoke extras
Private guides, rare access
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How it works
- 1Tell us what you have in mind
- 2We build an itinerary + quote
- 3Refine until it feels right
Est. 2004
20+ years of
bespoke travel
bespoke travel
Questions, answered
Planning a trip to Angola?
International flights to Angola arrive into Luanda's Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport. There are no direct scheduled flights from the UK, so most travellers connect via Lisbon, Addis Ababa, Dubai or Johannesburg. Flight times vary depending on the route and connection, but total travel time from the UK is typically 9–11 hours. We can advise on the best flight options when you book — contact us for guidance.
Before you go
Essential information
Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.
Foreign Office travel advice
We constantly monitor the travel advice issued by the FCDO and will always update clients on any relevant warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are currently no specific warnings against travel to the regions of Angola included in our tours. Please contact us if you have any concerns or would like details on the safety measures in place to ensure a smooth and secure journey. This information primarily applies to British citizens; travellers from other countries should check guidance from their own government travel authorities.
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Angola adventure
Join a small-group departure, or let our Angola specialists craft a private journey shaped around your dates and interests.
