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Kissama National Park
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  • Updated By jungleboy on January 29, 2005
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  • The amazing Scenery of Kissama - Luanda
    The amazing Scenery of Kissama
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    Kissama is a huge game reserve south of Luanda. The parks wildlife was completely wiped out during the war but a program called Noahs Ark has been set up to reintroduce elephants and other animals to Angola. There is accomodation for visitors which is excellent and the scenery is also spectaular. The rangers were very friendly and informative. We went out on a couple of safari drives in a unimog and were even taken on a trek through the bush to find elephants. Tickets for the park can be bought from the forum hotel in Luanda.

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  • Phone: 432 020
  • Directions: 2 hours south of Luanda. Not far from the Kwansa river bridge.
  • Website: http://www.kissama.org/
  • Other Contact: Roland Geotz -Park Manager
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    Mussulo
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  • Updated By solopes on May 21, 2008
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  • Mussulo, Luanda - Luanda
    Mussulo, Luanda
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    A few kilometers far from Luanda, Mussulo Island was a paradise. Now that the economy is recovering, and Luanda starts attracting again, some visitors, I'm curious about what they will do in that Island or with what remains of it. But it surely is an opportunity, and something to visit in my necessary future visit.

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    Fireworks over the Fortaleza São Miguel
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  • Updated By scarm on July 28, 2005
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  • NEW YEARS EVE - Luanda
    NEW YEARS EVE
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    I happened to be in Luanda for the New Years Eve Celebration, which was highlighted by a private party at the Fortaleza and a fireworks extravaganza that could be seen from all points in the lower city. The fireworks were actually quite impressive and continued for about one half an hour. Copius quantities of alcohol were consumed at the party at the fort. Events like these that attract crowds are very popular in Angola. I prefer to stay away from the fray though, as the crowds can be a little overwhelming.

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  • Directions: Happens once a year! Of course.
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    Mussulo
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  • By jungleboy on December 27, 2003
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  • Shipwreck at the South of Mussulo - Luanda
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    Mussulo
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    A 50km strip of land that stretches down the coast of Angola from Luanda. The strip shelters the angolan coast from the Atlantic and protects sand banks, clear blue water and even flamingos on the salt pans. With so much space it is very easy to find yourself on a piece of deserted white sand beach relaxing away from the city.

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  • Address: 10km south of Luanda
  • Directions: Can be reached by boat from Luanda or you can drive by 4x4.
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    The Island
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  • By solopes on November 18, 2006
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    Lined in front of the town, one narrow stripe of sand ten kilometers long closes the bay, and provides several beaches. The ocean side is a clean and usually safe open sea, the land side is a calm lake not recommended for health reasons. But some kids don't pay any attention to it.

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    The Bay
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  • By solopes on April 16, 2007
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    Not suitable to swim, the bay of Luanda is wonderful no matter the point from where you observe it, day or night. Miramar, a high quarter, is, maybe, the best point to do it. And if you want to swim, the facing island is only a narrow strip with open waters.

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    Corimba
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  • By solopes on February 26, 2007
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    In the southern outskirts of Luanda, Corimba invites to swim. If you may cross, the island of Mussulo is the top destination but not beating the beauty of the coast (This, before civil war. But I'm curious to see it again).

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    See th Slave Museum
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  • By Ramonq on September 26, 2007
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  • This small old white church building by the southern shores of Luanda has been transformed into an eerie museum called the Museo da Esclavatura or the Slave Museum. Luanda was one of the major ports where African slaves were transported to the Americas by European colonisers. Thousands of Angolans ended up in Brazil.

    The museum itself does not have much to show. Photographs and lithographs on the slave trade hang on the wall and some incarceration implements are on display. The building itself is beautiful as it fornlornly stands on a barren rock overlooking the Atlantic ocean. It has a bald boabab tree to keep it company.

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  • Address: Benfica
  • Directions: Go past the Benfica market and the golf course. The small white building stands out along the coast.
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    The Angolan National Bank
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  • By jungleboy on January 19, 2005
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    Banco Nacional De Angola
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    This building really is a landmark and you can't really miss it when visiting Luanda. Right at the centre of the waterfront 'Marginal' this amazing building dominates the city centre. Not quite what I was expecting to see when I first came to Angola! Just one of many beautiful colonial buildings in Luanda...

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  • Address: The Marginal
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    National Monument
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  • By jungleboy on January 19, 2005
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    Towering above Luanda
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    This imposing monument towers above the local area. It is not far from the Presidential Palace and can be seen from quite a distance. On one side is the star of the MPLA and on the other the symbol from the centre of the Angolan flag. I have no idea what the monument is for and it has not yet been completed but you can't really travel to Luanda and not see it.

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  • Address: South West Luanda
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