Angola
Published on 20. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-84162-304-7 (ISBN)
Description
Angola is no destination for beginners. It has no Starbucks or McDonalds, and there's only one functioning escalator in the whole country. Only seven years have passed since it emerged from three decades of armed struggle; the land is littered with 10 million unexploded mines (which, interestingly, the elephants have learnt to detect and avoid) and there are few tourist facilities. But for the adventurous, this country offers over 1,000km of unspoilt beaches, excellent fishing and surfing, tropical forests and magnificent bird life. The first-ever English guidebook to the country, Bradt's Angola is essential reading for business travellers and pioneering adventurers alike.
Reviews / Votes
'Another fabulous guide to an intrepid destination by Bradt.'Travel Africa
"The Bradt Guide to Angola is by far the best book for the independent traveller."
Getaway magazine
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Mike Stead has lived in Angola since 2007. He works for the British FCO. Sean Rorison is a Canadian writer best known for his writing in the Chicago-based periodical Sobaka. He has also run an award-winning travel-writing website for the past seven years called Sean's Travel Stories.
Content
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Religion, Culture, Natural history and conservation
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Suggested highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Living in Angola, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Luanda
History, Getting there, Getting around, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Sports, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see, A do-it-yourself city tour - the rich and poor of Luanda, Museums, Churches, Day trips from Luanda, Around Luanda
PART THREE WESTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 4 Bengo Province
Caxito, Around Bengo province, Kissama National Park
Chapter 5 Kwanza Norte Province
N'dalatando, Dondo, Around Kwanza Norte province
Chapter 6 Kwanza Sul Province
Sumbe, Porto Amboim, Around Kwanza Sul province
PART FOUR NORTHERN PROVINCES
Chapter 7 Uige Province
Uige, Around Uige Province
Chapter 8 Zaire Province
M'banza Congo, Soyo
Chapter 9 Cabinda Province
History, Cabinda, Around Cabinda province
PART FIVE SOUTHWESTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 10 Benguela Province
History, Benguela, Around Benguela, Lobito
Chapter 11 Namibe Province
History, Namibe, Around Namibe province
Chapter 12 Huila Province
Lubango, Around Lubango province
Chapter 13 Cunene Province
Ondjiva, Around Cunene province
PART SIX SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 14 Huambo Province
History, Huambo, Around Huambo province
Chapter 15 Bie Province
Kuito
Chapter 16 Moxico Province
Luena, Around Moxico province
Chapter 17 Kuando Kubango Province
Menongue, Around Kuando Kubango province
PART SEVEN EASTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 18 Malanje Province
Malanje, Around Malanje province
Chapter 19 Lunda Sul and Lunda Norte provinces
History, Getting there, Lucapa (Lunda Norte), Around Lunda Norte province, Saurimo (Lunda Sul)
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Religion, Culture, Natural history and conservation
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Suggested highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Living in Angola, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Luanda
History, Getting there, Getting around, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Sports, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see, A do-it-yourself city tour - the rich and poor of Luanda, Museums, Churches, Day trips from Luanda, Around Luanda
PART THREE WESTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 4 Bengo Province
Caxito, Around Bengo province, Kissama National Park
Chapter 5 Kwanza Norte Province
N'dalatando, Dondo, Around Kwanza Norte province
Chapter 6 Kwanza Sul Province
Sumbe, Porto Amboim, Around Kwanza Sul province
PART FOUR NORTHERN PROVINCES
Chapter 7 Uige Province
Uige, Around Uige Province
Chapter 8 Zaire Province
M'banza Congo, Soyo
Chapter 9 Cabinda Province
History, Cabinda, Around Cabinda province
PART FIVE SOUTHWESTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 10 Benguela Province
History, Benguela, Around Benguela, Lobito
Chapter 11 Namibe Province
History, Namibe, Around Namibe province
Chapter 12 Huila Province
Lubango, Around Lubango province
Chapter 13 Cunene Province
Ondjiva, Around Cunene province
PART SIX SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 14 Huambo Province
History, Huambo, Around Huambo province
Chapter 15 Bie Province
Kuito
Chapter 16 Moxico Province
Luena, Around Moxico province
Chapter 17 Kuando Kubango Province
Menongue, Around Kuando Kubango province
PART SEVEN EASTERN PROVINCES
Chapter 18 Malanje Province
Malanje, Around Malanje province
Chapter 19 Lunda Sul and Lunda Norte provinces
History, Getting there, Lucapa (Lunda Norte), Around Lunda Norte province, Saurimo (Lunda Sul)
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index