Car Hire Angola

Angola Mini Guide

It is possible to fly to the capital city of Luanda in Angola from London Heathrow with a connecting flight. Kenya Airways and KLM offer competitive flights with one or more stop. Air France and Lufthansa also offer flight options. 

Travelling around Angola
You will find the roads in the towns and cities of Angola in reasonable condition, however if you want to drive outside of the main cities a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Many of the country’s roads are undergoing improvements; the road between Lubango and Namibe, to name one example was recently renovated with funding from the European Union. The country is well located with connecting roads throughout the country as well as to neighbouring countries.

Cuisine in Angola
Angola was a Portuguese colony for many years and therefore Portuguese cuisine has greatly influenced the Angolan Cuisine. You can expect to eat rice, beans, fish and chicken and staple foods of the country. If you are staying in the country’s capital, Luanda you can expect to find a variety of restaurants serving quality food at a reasonable price.

Not to miss in Angola?

• The Parque Nacional da Kissama is located around 43.5 miles south of Luanda. The perfect place to visit in your hire car, here you will experience a well-stocked wildlife park and home to elephants, water buffalo and indigenous antelopes. 
• Luanda’s oldest surviving building is the Fortaleza de Sao Miguel, which is today a museum offering stunning views of the city below.
• The harbour side is a lovely place to take a stroll at any time of day.