From $3,850-$8,550 per person (Subject to change based on group size and seasonal availability) for 2 to 10 person group
Experience the raw, untouched beauty of one of Africa’s last frontiers. This immersive journey balances the sophisticated history of Luanda with the rugged, soul-stirring landscapes of the south.
Day 1: Welcome to the Atlantic Pearl
Arrive in Luanda, Angola’s high-energy capital. After a smooth transfer to the Thomson Art House, settle into your boutique surroundings. Enjoy a quiet afternoon before a welcome dinner to kick off your expedition.
- Stay: Thomson Art House (or similar)
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Architectural Marvels & Coastal Horizons
Dive into Luanda’s history. Visit the Iron Palace, an architectural enigma attributed to Gustave Eiffel, and marvel at the 17th-century Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Nazaré. After exploring the National Bank’s coin museum, walk the Marginal, the city’s famous palm-lined boulevard, for a sunset that paints the Atlantic in gold.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: From Slave History to "Moon" Landscapes
Pay respects at the National Museum of Slavery before browsing the vibrant Kifica Market. As we drive south, the earth transforms at Miradouro da Lua (Moon Viewpoint), where jagged red cliffs mimic a lunar surface. End the day at the gates of Kissama National Park.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Wildlife Safaris & The Mighty Kwanza River
Set out on an early morning game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, and eland roaming the baobab forests. In the afternoon, trade the 4x4 for a boat cruise on the Kwanza River. Drift past mangroves teeming with hippos and exotic birdlife in a serene water-safari experience.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Gateway to the Southern Highlands
Fly south to Lubango, a city perched high on the Huíla Plateau. Guarded by the towering Christ the King statue, Lubango offers a cooler, alpine atmosphere. Relax at the stunning Pululukwa Lodge, nestled within lush botanical gardens.
- Stay: Pululukwa Lodge (or similar)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: The Red-Paste Traditions of the Mumhuila
Journey to Chibia to meet the Mumhuila people. Witness the incredible "Oncula" hairstyles—elaborate braids coated in red stone paste and shells. You’ll visit both plain and mountain communities to understand how these semi-nomadic herders have preserved their identity.
- Stay: Local Community Lodge (Chibia)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Expedition to Oncocua
Head deeper into the bush toward Oncocua, a remote crossroads of cultures. This is true expedition territory. We’ll stop at bush markets where local tribes trade home-brewed honey beer and livestock. Tonight, experience the African stars under a luxury mobile camp.
- Stay: Basic Tent Expedition Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: A Cultural Kaleidoscope: Himba, Hakaona & Dimba
Spend a profound morning moving between the settlements of the Himba, the "Black Himba" (Hakaona), and the Dimba. Observe the distinct jewelry and ochre-stained skin that signify status and beauty across these ancient groups. Return to the comfort of Lubango by evening.
- Stay: Pululukwa Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: The Isolated Nguendelengo of Garganta
Traverse the Leba Mountains to reach the Garganta Hamlet. Here, meet the Nguendelengo, one of Angola's smallest and most isolated ethnic groups. Known for their unique dwellings built on tree trunks and their rare dialect, they represent the ultimate in cultural preservation.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: The Nomadic Mucubal of the Desert
Travel to Virei, the gateway to the desert, to track a nomadic settlement of Mucubal herders. Famous for their colorful headdresses and unique dental traditions, the Mucubal offer a window into a life dictated by the rhythm of cattle and climate.
- Stay: Basic Tent Expedition Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: The Ancient Namib & Welwitschia Wonders
Cross the Namib Desert, the oldest on Earth. Keep watch for Oryx and the prehistoric Welwitschia mirabilis plant, which can live for over a millennium. After exploring a Mucubal cemetery, catch a flight from Namibe back to Luanda for your final night.
- Stay: Thomson Art House
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Fortress Farewells & Departure
Conclude your journey at the Fortaleza de Sao Miguel, a 16th-century fortress overlooking the bay. After a final traditional Angolan lunch on the peninsula, enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
