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Hello all! I am currently backpacking your country and I wanted to get some feedback. From Benguela, my plan is to take a bus to either Lubango or Moçâdemes on Tuesday morning but I am not sure which one yet (hence my reaching out). Here's my plan, ideally I would like to rent a car from Moçâdemes (max 30 USD per day for 2 days but really looking for around 20-25) but given how expensive things were in Luanda I am not sure if Moçâdemes will have something affordable. With this rental car, I would take a day trip to Tundavala Gap and next day I would use the car to go to namib reserve. This is ideal case. But if rental car is not possible then I'd like advise on which city to go to from Benguela.

For Benguela, Moçâdemes, and Lubango, if anyone can please advise on any affordable places to stay (20-30 USD) for 1 night each, then please let me know.

As well, if I don't have a rental car, how easy is it to get to and from Lubango to Tundavala Gap?

Ultimately, I think I will probably fly back from Moçâdemes to Luanda for a flight to another country I will travel to but because of how expensive flights are from Luanda I might take the bus to windhoek TBD.

Obrigado!!

Looks like Isabel is doing some PR to pressure the UK gov to release her money. Reference: Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70exr78x8qo Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/africa-daily/id1547235591?i=1000680636458

Any merits to what she’s saying and what’s your opinion on her?

Hello, I have an app i want to launch in angola and i wanted to understand what common payment options are used in angola to pay for apps and digital subscriptions?

Google pay/wallet

credit cards

Apple pay

local alternative?

Thank you

If not, is there any shipping service that ships to Angola?

May I know where to find those farms in Angola?

Currently, supported by a university grant, we are dedicated to helping African farms increase their yields and improve the quality of their produce by providing high-quality vegetable and grain seeds and advanced cultivation techniques. This initiative aims to promote the development of local agriculture and enhance the well-being of farmers. We are looking to collaborate with larger farms. If you are interested and meet the requirements, please feel free to contact me.

I would like to know how is it to be an expat working in O & G in Luanda. What is a good package, housing, living expenses and working with Angolans.

Just made this video about Queen Nzinga. What do you guys think? Hope its ok to share here.

Just moved back to the city and, im using the base TVcabo in Benguela/Lobito at home and its honestly pretty mehh, i can watch youtube and browse but anything like downloading and streaming takes forever, is there any better options in the country, im planning to upgrade next month to a higher plan if i dont find better options

The Lobito Corridor Railway pledge from Biden has totalled ~4 billion USD, as of 3 hours ago from the latest intel I could gather. While I will be the first to admit that this railway poses excellent opportunities for the country of Angola and its neighbouring states that are involved and those that could reap the benefits of the new transportation method, it does not seem like this pledge will actually happen. Upon hearing of this astronomical amount being pledged, I scoured numerous government sites to see if the United States even had the budget this year to enact such a thing. Sadly, it does not appear so, upon checking the Department of State budget and all the monthly budgets for fiscal year 2024 for the country itself, I found no mention of Angola or the Lobito Corridor Railway. I hate to be pessimistic, but if it's not in this budget, what are the chances that the United States' next administration will follow through on this pledge or that Congress will allow it? It's another Ukraine Aid package all over again; the money is pledged, and we feel good about our role and the soft power incurred, but it doesn't actually happen, and the United States looks like a fool. I can't really blame African countries for leaning more towards China. It feels like the United States' word doesn't really mean anything, and nobody should even think about it till Congress meets. What do you think?

If you see any document from the state saying otherwise, or if anything is posted about it in the future, please let me know! Also, if you have any interesting news or footage of current events going on in Africa, please send them my way~

FROM: FLATDADDYOSINT

I'm curious about what actual Angolans think of the race to get influence in the country. Who do you prefer?

Are Angolans happy Biden is visiting? Optimistic or cynical to what it would bring for the country? — Estou curioso para saber o que os verdadeiros angolanos pensam da corrida para obter influência no país. Quem você prefere?

Os angolanos estão satisfeitos com a visita de Biden? Otimista ou cínico quanto ao que isso traria para o país?

Is this true? Did she do more than what is said in this post, or is it really not allowed to post criticism on social media platforms?

The image is translated.

We have family members who are part of a humanitarian health organization, and they travel to a new country every year or two, wherever they’re needed. They are currently living in Angola.

I’m looking for any gift ideas. Because they’re always moving, I hesitate in getting them any substantial physical gifts, although I imagine they can donate them to someone when they move next.

The parents are music fans, earth-conscious, and very caring and gracious individuals who love helping people. In their mid-40s. The children are two boys, ages are 9 and 10.5. We don’t have much contact with them since they’ve been traveling so we can’t give much more than that.

They have a government address, but it would be even better if it could be an emailable gift to make things easier with import taxes/fees. (I am in the US.)

Any ideas?

I'm trying to look for a good and long term laptop for video editing but can't find a store that sells good laptops. I have found them on Amazon and they say they can ship it to Angola, does anyone know how it works or if I can contact a third party to help. (P.S I've never used Amazon so all of this is new)

Hello all! I hope you are well. I (30M, american but look pakistani) will be backpacking Angola for around 2 weeks. I don't really have an end date but I am giving myself 12-13 days before going to the next country. As such, I am sharing my itinerary for your feedback and to see if I should add or subtract anything from the list. I am quite flexible in what I want to do. Of course lots of nature, but also want to enjoy the cultural aspects and 'way of local life' when I backpack. FYI it is looking too expensive for me to get a rental car, so I will be relying mostly on the public transport/buses and hitchhiking. If any other travellers, or locals, want to join, feel free. I do plan to be 'budget friendly', so lots of couchsurfing (where available) or sleeping in the campsites/budget hotels.

Tentative route:

• land on 21 or 22 of Dec in Luanda. stay one or two nights depending on what time I land
• Take trip day to Miradouro da Lua and back to Luanda
• Take a public transport to Kalandula Falls and stay overnight probably
• Hitchhike to Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo and hitchhike back to Luanda
• Take a bus or flight to Lobito and also explore Benguela
• Kumbira Forest?
• Take a bus or flight to Moçâmedes.
• Take day trips to Fenda da Tundavala and Namibe Reserve (not necessarily within the same day)
• Tchitundo-hulo?
• Head back to Luanda by flight or buses
• Take trip to M'banza-Kongo

Now I don't have any dates or anything because I just don't know the timeline since I won't have my own car and will be relying on public transport and hitchhiking. In addition, this itinerary is very nature heavy and I don't have a lot of 'cultural' or 'local cities' to experience their way of life in there, so open to suggestions.

As for other random questions, I saw the 'best' network provider is Unitel? I was wondering if Visa credit cards are widely accepted at places (gas stations, accommodations like campsites, entrance fees for parks, restaurants) or do I have to carry cash? More importantly, is malaria something I have to worry/be very cautious about?

Cheers!

Hello all! I will be backpacking through Angola for around 2 weeks soon (another post to come with my itinerary and getting feedback on that), but I am having trouble finding an affordable rental car (in comparison to the surrounding countries of a small car like a suzuki swift). All the rental companies that I found on google maps are charging around 50 USD per day which is way out of my budget. Therefore, I would appreciate any advice on what to do or any companies that offer rental cars for much cheaper. Maybe I should rent from Namibia (as I will be backpacking there as well) and just go overland with that rental car since it is cheaper there? Although that wouldn't be ideal. I am still deciding if I start in Angola or start in Namibia.

Cheers!

Edit: also comment on the malaria situation, if possible, and if I need to be very cautious about it.

Familia, Vou estar na banda uns dias com uns amigos. Alguem pode confirmar se é ou nao preciso a carta de chamada? Se alguem tiver também ai um template ou um site que possa indicar seria top! Tive a ver e só achei cartas dirigidas as embaixadas. Obrigado desde já

Hi everyone! My new Angolan friend is about to hit their one-year anniversary since moving from Portugal to the U.S. and I wanted to know if there were any thoughtful gifts I could get them that would feel like a piece of home! Open to all suggestions. Thank you!