African Reservations

Angola is situated on the west coast of Africa, and is bordered on the north by Congo and north and northeast by the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the Southeast by Zambia and on the south by Namibia and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can expect to experience majestic mountains and valleys, harsh desert and rain forests, waterfalls and 1600 km of coast line on touring this beautiful country. Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and administrative center and has a population of at least 5 million (2008). The city is currently undergoing a major reconstruction, with many large developments taking place that will alter the cityscape significantly. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and administrative center. It is the world's most expensive city for expatriates to live in. Luanda is divided into two parts, the baixa de luanda (lower Luanda, the old city) and the cidade alta (upper city or the new part). Lower Luanda is situated next to the port and has narrow streets and old colonial buildings. Luanda is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop. It is also the location of most of Angola's educational institutions, including the private Catholic University of Angola and the public University of Agostinho Neto. It is also the home of the colonial Governor's Palace and Estádio da Cidadela, Angola's main stadium, with a total seating capacity of 60,000.