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Luanda is the capital of Angola
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Understand
Portuguese is spoken widely in Luanda, Huambo, Benguela and all the provincial capitals, but elsewhere native languages are more commonplace. Not learning at least basic Portuguese is ASKING FOR TROUBLE!
Get in
The best way to get to angola is by plane.
By plane
There are flights via Johanesburg, and direct from Europe via Lisbon, Paris and London.
By train
There are a few short passenger lines open but they arent very safe
By car
OK in Luanda, and in between main cities, elsewhere road quality greatly decreases.
By bus
National Bus Service just re-opened but routes not organized yet. Some local service in Luanda
By boat
Get around
IN LUANDA-NEVER TAKE THE MINIBUS TAXIS-YOU WILL BE KILLED!!!
See
Just being in Luanda is a sightseeing adventure. But make sure to drive down the bay. Its beautiful. Also, take a drive outside of the city, but don't go any further that 35 km alone or at night.
Do
Learn
PORTUGUESE
Work
MAINLY IN THE OIL SECTOR, but also in the increasing number of international angola based companies which are investing in Angola now that peace and stability are offering great development prospects for the country.
Buy
Local crafts, they are at extraordinary low prices, check out the Benfica HandCrafts Market just south of Luanda.
Eat
BE CAREFUL when eating out. DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER EVER EVER!!!
Budget
Rent An Apartment, buy your own food
Mid-range
Splurge
Coconuts, Cais de Quatro, Pimm's, Espaco Baia.
Drink
beer is good, ONCE AGAIN, DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sleep
Beach bars and restaurants on the Ilha de Luanda stay open until late and are very nice.
Budget
rent an apartment
Mid-range
Splurge
Le President Meridien Hotel, the Tropico Hotel, the Alvalade Hotel, the Palm Beach Hotel.
Contact
YOUR EMBASSY AS SOON AS YOU GET THERE
Stay safe
Don't go out at night alone or into the slums.
Cope
even if you want to do not give beggars money, if you do you will have about 50 surrounding you
Get out
do all of your activities during the day