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WHAT TO SEE
LUANDA PROVINCE
CULTURAL SITES
The province has many religious monuments such
as
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora de Conceição
and historical buildings dominated by military archi-
tecture among which
Forte do Libolo
is probably
the most brilliant illustration. Inscriptions on stone
well kept inside the fortress testify on the rebellion of
local populations against colonail occupation.
Other ruins include
Fortaleza de Kikombo
, 15 km
south of Sumbe,
Fortaleza de Kibala
in Lobolo dis-
trict,
Muralha do Kariango
and
Fortaleza de Novo
Redondo.
Rupestrian inscriptions of Ndalambiri
are located
170 km from Sumbe in Kibala district. Other similar
sites can be found in
Quingunba and Kinjinge.
NATURE AND WILDLIFE
The
Tocota waterfalls
are the highest in the prov-
ince (150 m). Other
waterfalls in Binga
, 53 km
south of Porto Amboim, on the Sumbe-Gabela road,
are also worth a look as they are inhabited by a wide
variety of birds in a luxurious vegetation setting. The
Quedas de Água das Cachoeiras
is another popu-
lar spot.
The
Kumbira forest
is a great spot for bird watching
The
Caves of Sumbe
have a unique structure of
limestone stalactites and stalagmites.
The famous healing
waters of Waku-Congo (Pedra
d’Agua)
are located in Seles district.
Cambongo, Cubal, Keve and Longa rivers
offer
excellent conditions for fishing and nautical activi-
ties.
Rio Longa
Cell: +244 936 474 098 / 937 733 177
riolonga@aasafaris.com
www.aasafaris.com
Only 170km from Luanda, the Rio Longa Lodge is
the perfect getaway.
The Lodge consists of eight en suite, canvas-over-wood-
frame chalets on stilts jutting out over the estuary, on a
small island, with the beach just a stone throw away.
Once you have reached the parking you will be
picked up by our boat, where you will enjoy a 20
minute scenic boat trip to the lodge. If you are lucky
you might just spot a crocodile or a goliath heron!
There is something for everyone whether you want
to come and relax and enjoy nature at its best or to
be adventurous and have an incredible fishing expe-
rience. Call to arrange pick-up.
Capital: Luanda
Language: Kimbundo
Climate: dry tropical with 2 dry and rainy seasons
Average temperature: 25°C
Other municipalities: Maianga, Ingombota, Samba,
Sambizanga, Rangel, Viana, Cazenga, Kilamba Ki-
axi, Cacuaco.
Telephone code: 222
Festivities
25th January: Carnival
28-30th November: Kianda celebrations
LUANDA CAPITAL
Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias de Novais de-
barqued on Ilha do Cabo and founded Luanda on
25th January 1575 as “São Paulo de Loanda”. He
brought about 700 people of which 350 were men
of arms, priests, merchants and servants. The first
Portuguese settlement was established.
One year later, realising that the capital should be
placed on mainland, he re-established in the village
of São Paulo, marked with the construction of a
church dedicated to São Sebastian, near the current
Armed Forces Museum. Thirty years later, with the
increase of the European population and the growth
of the construction, the village of S. Paulo de Loanda
took on the role of city, with the township of S. Miguel
extending to the plaza facing Maria Pia hospital (cur-
rent Josina Machiel).
The Axiluanda (men of the sea) developed their own
culture, while remaining part of the Ambundu ethnic
group and carried on cultural traditions of great im-
portance such as traditional carnaval, dances and
celebrations. Among the typical dress of fisherman,
the grocer and the bessangana stand out. By dedi-
cating customary rites and a culte to the goddess of
the sea Kianda, they favoured carnival dances such
as samba, rebita and kazucuta.