South Africans need a visa to visit Angola.
Please contact the Angolan Embassy for more information
Sightseeing and things to do:
The Marginale and bay of Luanda
The cultural delights within the Humbi-Humbi art gallery in Luanda.
The Museum of Slavery, 25km along the coast from Luanda.
The impressive spectacle of the Calandula Waterfalls, located in the Malanje area. The views are particularly mighty at the end of the rainy season.
The many coastal forts, including the famous Fort Sao Miguel, built in 1789 to serve as a slave depot and residence for the Portuguese community.
The magnificent scenery of Palmeirinhas, a long, deserted beach approximately 45km (28 miles) south of Luanda. Visitors should note that bathing here is hazardous.
Nightlife and resturants
Some popular beaches
Ilha de Mussulo - Currents can be strong so beware but otherwise beaches are clean and beautiful especially on the ocean side.
Cabo Ledo Beach - 120km south of Luanda (take precautions travelling this far)
Ilha de Luanda - Ocean side only.
Pollution can sometimes be a problem but relaxing and sunbathing at the many nice restaurants can be pleasant. Keep a watchful eye, as petty crime can be a problem.
Boating
Clube A.D.M Futungo. Membership is required. Boat slipway, storage and bar and restaurant facilities are available.
Clube Naval - Ilha de Luanda. Membership is required and boating facilities include moorings and storage. A restaurant and bar are also available.
Clube Nuno Alvarres: Ilha de Luanda. Membership required.
Fishing
Excellent fishing and even game fishing can be had in the waters around Luanda. Do not fish in the Bay of Luanda, as it is very polluted. Fishing charters leave from "Onjango" Mussulo Tourism Resort on Illha de Mussulo.
Other sports:
Swimming
In the Alvalade area there is an Olympic size swimming pool open to the public. There is also a snack bar available.
Squash
Squash venues can be found.
Tennis
Coqueiros, Rua Manuel Caldeira, is a club with four courts, which requires a membership fee. It is possible for non-members to play.
Golf
Luanda has a nine-hole golf course about 15 km south of the city. There is no clubhouse.
Jogging
Mostly along the Marginale
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