Angola Travel Forum

Travels take me to this (some say) God-forsaken part of Africa. My question is are there any things in reference to transportation and getting around that I should be careful of besides cab ridding and car rentals? How bad is it? Boss is saying it is not bad at all. He says it's one of the nicest parts of the country. Is he right? Experienced? Help!!

Chris

Hello! I used to work in Luanda. Anybody who knows Sara Macedo, Hilda Tita Almeida, Carla Mareneiro Flink, Arnaldo who lives at Cor de Rosa Building at Marginal? Thank you very much.

I'm currently working on a community development for Luanda to host some of the employees of our company. The question I have is I hear about the water quality, but does a water company exist? Someone who bottles water in large quantities? The community I'm planning would be self sufficient but I'm having trouble figuring out what type of water infrastructure is available if any? Do people use well water? Any information would be appreciated.

How much does it take to get from Luanda to Soyo by car?

In the year 1974 a Dutch boat called Noord-Nederland was sold to a company in Luanda. The name was changed in Kalua.
Is there anyone who can tell me more about this boat?
Or maybe there is someone who has pictures of it??
Please let me now.

Hi all,

Iīm going to live to Luanda in a few days and Iīd like to find a flat. It will be nice if itīs close to Rua Jaime Cortesao. I donīt mind to share it or if itīs single rent it alone.

If you have any information, please, contact me on my email address ivanendublin@hotmail.com.

Thanks a lot.

Hi all,

Iīm going to live to Luanda in a few days and Iīd like to find a flat. It will be nice if itīs close to Rua Jaime Cortesao. I donīt mind to share it or if itīs single rent it alone.

If you have any information, please, contact me on my email address ivanendublin@hotmail.com.

Thanks a lot.

Members,

Can anyone confirn for me the existence of a legal company called De Casta Shambo Abrigado and in particular a lawyer called Mr Luis da Silva?

Many thanks

Mich Ping

Hi, I am very interested in riding horses but can't find many places to practise here in luanda! Anyone get some information ? Thanks, Seb.

Who can tell us if there is in bairro Palanca
a street called 'Rua 30'
or
a street called 'Rua Palanca nr.30' or 'Palanca Rua nr. 30'? In this case 30 is the number of the house.
We looking for this information on behalf of an Angolan boy in Holland.

Annie

I'm planning to make a combination trip to Namibia and Angola by rental car this summer (2005). Some recources say it's unwise and some say it's fairly okay. Has anyone been in this region lately (southern Angola). How is the situation there, can we travel without to much hassle? And is it possible to cross the border between Nambia and Angola with a rental car?

HI
I AM A 26 YEAR OLD FEMALE SOUTH AFRICAN WHO WILL LIKE TO WORK IN ANGOLA AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER OR A LIBRARIAN. I HAVE AN HONOURS DEGREE. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES WILL BE APPRECIATED. I AM WILLING TO RELOCATE IF SOMETHING COMES UP.

CONTACTS FOR THOSE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ARE WELCOMED.

THANKS

Hello,
I am considering pursuing a teaching post at Luanda International School. Viewing the school's website it looks fantastic. What is life like for expats in Luanda? Can I purchase oatmeal (i.e. rolled oats), chickpeas or garbanzo beans in a can or dry, and carrots? What is the weather like, aside from hot? Is it very humid? Would I be able to easily establish a social life outside of school? Is it safe for single female visible foreigners?
Thanks so much!

Hello,

the Angolan Embassador in Berlin made it very clear to me, that without a letter of invitation from some Angolan citizen I will absolutely not get a visa.
Does anybody have any experience with this?
Does anybody know a person or organisation that would write such a letter?

Thanks

Andreas

hi everybody i am new here i will be leaving for angola next week on monday so i need ur help what to take with me how much i need to spend there for month and any tip u think it is good thank u for ur help in advance

Can someone help me find some information ANY information please help me and TY if u can

Did you guys get a web page or other information avenue set up? That would be a big help.

Particular questions:
- Is there an internet map available showing the location of the oil company compounds and the International School?
- Does the Luanda School have a web page?
- Do you drive, or do you typically get a driver as is done in many other Third World countries?
- What is the medical situation like? I assume you can't even get the basics. Do the oil companies, etc. have their own doctors?

What kind of nightlife is available? what do people do for fun during holidays weekend nights?

Hello Everyone!
I am a Canadian citizen-resident, and my late father left me some farmland outside of Luanda, and I need to know what is involved in selling it (documents & papers). Does anyone know of a reputable Real Estate Agent, and/or a real Estate Lawyer in Luanda - prefereably one who speaks English? Or at least the best way for me to find one?

Thank you,
Esenje
esenje@hotmail.com

We are in the process of relocating to Luanda and would especially like info on the schools.We have an 8 year old and need to know english speaking schools.We will be in the expat community.

I thought since people were asking about cost of things in Luanda, Angola, I would post some samples off my grocery receipt from shopping today. These prices are at Intermarket, downtown Luanda and the exchange rate used is 80 kwanza = 1USD.

bunch of cilantro = $0.33
quart of ice cream = $10.43
box of 12 Laughing Cow cheese cubes = $11.38
dozen eggs = $3.03
quart of long-life lo-fat milk = $1.73
6 lemons = $2.38
can of peeled whole tomatos = $1.10
small box of white sugar = $1.05
1 kg potatos = $7.80
6 pack of orange Fanta soft drink = $3.74

So it's a real mix, depending on what is local. The eggs are so local that they still have the chicken crap dried on the shells.

Ann

When I can know about Angola?
I going to Luanda to work next month and I don't
know about Angola.
How is the city? Littoral? What the total of population?
Nightlife? Landscapes? Cost of life?

Tanks for help me!

how are you doing?

i'm curious about flight time schedule of luanda international airport.
i've tried to look for that information in internet.
but i couldn't find any.

i would like to know where can i fly to inland cities such as beguela, huambo, lobito,namibe, from luanda airport.
i know that angola has a lot of airports over the country.

specifically time schedule, kind of airplane, number of flight, destination...

can you let me have a look that information?

thank you~

Hello, I'm an immigration lawyer in Holland. In one of my cases I need to prove that there exists a "Rua 19" in Petrangol, Cazenga, Luanda. Could anyone tell me if "rua 19" exists? Thank you in advance

I might have an opportunity to work in Luanda for a few months -- an opportunity that came out of nowhere, but I have to decide soon. I'm pretty sure I'll take it, but I'd love to hear some personal accounts of what it's like to live there day to day. I recently finished a 2.5-year stint as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Niger, and I'm used to a much different kind of life in Africa ... lack of infrastructure, severe temperatures, and extreme poverty don't faze me at all, but violent crime and isolated "ivory tower" living do. Sounds like bush travel is pretty muc h out, but can a person get a feel for the country and its people at all??? Or do expats just go from compound to compound in total shelter?

I need major tips on relocating and information about luanda. i have searched, but come up with limited info.

After many years of civil batles,how is the economic system in Angola?
Obrigado amigos!

map of luanda were i can find the street benfica

I dont know???