Angola
Republic of Angola
Middle Africa · AGO
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Angola
Angola suits travelers who want a less-scripted southern Africa trip built around dramatic escarpments, Atlantic coastline, and a handful of big landscape stops rather than a dense museum or heritage circuit. It works best as Luanda plus one or two major nature anchors such as Kalandula, Tundavala, or the far south, not as a rushed attempt to cover the whole country.
Popular For
Things To See
- Luanda
- Kalandula Falls
- Tundavala Gap
- Mussulo Peninsula
- Iona National Park
- Kissama National Park
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Distances are large and tourism infrastructure is thinner than in easier first-time safari countries, so a short focused route lands better than a long national loop.
- Road conditions and internal transport can slow itineraries down, especially once you leave Luanda and the main southern corridor.
- This is a stronger fit for travelers who prioritize scenery and range over polished sightseeing logistics.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Angola.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Luanda
- Population
- 36,170,961
- Area
- 1,246,700 km²
- Region
- Middle Africa
Languages
- Portuguese
Currency
Angolan kwanza (Kz)
AOA
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
26.3
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 39.2
- Restaurants
- 35.0
- Rent
- 24.8
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Luanda (8.83°S, 13.22°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
31/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 50/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.616
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.005
- 10-year change
- +0.049
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.906
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.515
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.604
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo
Inscribed 2017
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 10.8%
- Forest cover
- 52.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 24
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 33
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
26/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
67/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Updated information on health-related issues. Exercise Increased Caution in Angola due to risk of crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Health facilities are under-resourced and may not have adequate facilities or supplies of basic vaccines or medications, especially outside of large cities. Always travel with required medicines, including a written prescription for any prescription medicine; most medicine is unavailable, and healthcare is inconsistent. Read the Country Information Page for additional information on travel to Angola. If you decide to travel to Angola: Review CDC’s Travelers’ Health Angola. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Keep a low profile. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Angola. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data