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14-Day Angola Sightseeing Tour
Explore Angola’s dramatic coastlines, mountain passes, remote deserts, historic towns and unforgettable 4x4 routes on a fully guided 14-day adventure.
Distance: Approx. 4,051 km Start: Palmeiras Lodge, Oshikango Tour style: Guided 4x4 convoy Accommodation: Remote camps + selected lodge/hotel stops
Tour Overview
This 14-day guided sightseeing and 4x4 expedition explores Southern Angola’s highlands, deserts, historic towns and wild Atlantic coastline. The journey combines famous landmarks with remote routes that most visitors never experience.
Beyond the Tourist Route
Travel from northern Namibia into Angola through Lubango and Humpata, descend the spectacular Serra da Leba to Namibe, then continue along the remote Atlantic coast through Flamingo, the Vanessa Shipwreck and the Doodsakker. The route continues to Foz do Cunene and Iona before returning through Angola’s dramatic interior, including Lion’s Cave, Colinas, Lake Arco and Tundavala.
14-Day Itinerary
From northern Namibia into Angola’s highlands, desert and remote Atlantic coast — 14 days of guided 4x4 exploration and sightseeing.
01
Meet at Palmeiras Lodge
Oshikango
Meet the group at Palmeiras Lodge in Oshikango, complete final preparations, vehicle checks and tour briefing before crossing into Angola the following morning.
02
Leba Plateau
Oshikango to Serra da Leba
Cross into Angola and travel north via Ondjiva, Cahama, Chibia and Lubango. Continue to the Serra da Leba area for the first overnight stop in Angola.
03
Namibe & Flamingo Coast
Serra da Leba to Flamingo
Descend the spectacular Serra da Leba, continue through Namibe and head south toward the remote Flamingo coastline for the next stage of the expedition.
04
Flamingo Coast Exploration
Flamingo / Namibe Coast
Spend the day exploring the remote coastline around Flamingo, with beach driving, dramatic Atlantic scenery and time to experience one of Southern Angola’s least-travelled coastal areas.
05
Vanessa Shipwreck
Flamingo to Vanessa Shipwreck
Continue along the remote Atlantic coast to the Vanessa Shipwreck, with challenging beach driving and dramatic coastal scenery before setting up camp nearby.
06
Into the Doodsakker
Vanessa Shipwreck to Death Acre / Doodsakker
Leave the Vanessa Shipwreck and continue south along the isolated coastline into the Doodsakker, tackling remote beach sections and establishing camp deep in the coastal wilderness.
07
Foz do Cunene
Doodsakker to Foz do Cunene
Continue south through the Doodsakker to Foz do Cunene, where the Cunene River reaches the Atlantic. Settle in and explore this remote meeting point of river, desert and ocean.
08
Explore Foz do Cunene
Foz do Cunene
Spend a full day exploring the Foz do Cunene area, with time around the river mouth, dunes and surrounding desert while enjoying the isolation of this remote coastal region.
09
Into Iona National Park
Foz do Cunene to Iona National Park
Leave the coast and head inland into Iona National Park, crossing vast desert landscapes and remote wilderness before setting up camp inside one of Angola’s most spectacular protected areas.
10
Lion’s Cave
Iona National Park to Lion’s Cave
Continue through the remote interior of Iona, exploring the desert landscape before reaching Lion’s Cave for another night in the wilderness.
11
Colinas & Lake Arco
Lion’s Cave to Colinas and Lake Arco
Travel through the dramatic desert interior via Colinas before continuing to Lake Arco, with unusual rock formations, open landscapes and another remote overnight stop.
12
Lake Arco to Namibe
Lake Arco to Namibe
Enjoy the final desert scenery around Lake Arco before returning toward Namibe, where the group can rest, refuel and prepare for the journey back into the highlands.
13
Serra da Leba & Tundavala
Namibe to Lubango / Tundavala
Leave Namibe and climb back into the highlands via Serra da Leba, then continue toward Lubango and Tundavala for a final day of dramatic mountain scenery and viewpoints.
14
Return to Namibia
Lubango / Huila to Santa Clara & Oshikango
Travel south through Huila toward Santa Clara, cross the border back into Namibia and return to Oshikango, where the 14-day expedition officially comes to an end.
What’s Included
Guided 4x4 convoy throughout the route
Travel as part of an organised convoy through remote and challenging terrain.
Route planning and expedition support
Carefully planned routes, navigation and expedition assistance throughout the tour.
Camping at remote overnight stops
Overnight camping at selected wilderness locations along the expedition route.
Selected lodge/hotel accommodation
Comfortable accommodation at selected stops where included in the itinerary.
Daily sightseeing and landmark visits
Guided visits to major natural, historical and scenic attractions along the route.
Border and route assistance
Assistance with border crossings, checkpoints and route logistics.
Recovery equipment and vehicle support
Basic recovery assistance and convoy support during difficult 4x4 sections.
Campfire / communal expedition experience
Shared campfires, remote locations and the atmosphere of traveling through Southern Angola together.
Sightseeing & Expedition Highlights
Doodsakker / Death Acre
Drive one of Angola’s most remote coastal routes between towering dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.
From Serra da Leba and Tundavala to the remote Atlantic coast, Doodsakker, Foz do Cunene and Iona — experience the landscapes and landmarks that make Southern Angola unforgettable.
Remote Angola Coast
Experience vast untouched beaches, dramatic dunes and isolated coastal landscapes far beyond the normal tourist routes.
Foz do Cunene
Explore the spectacular Cunene River mouth, where river, desert dunes and the Atlantic Ocean meet on Angola’s remote southern coast.
2026 Departures
Choose our scheduled 14-day departure, or contact us about a private or custom Angola sightseeing expedition.
Confirmed Departure 17 Oct – 29 Oct 2026
14-Day Angola Sightseeing Tour. Limited vehicle spaces available. Limited Space left!
Custom 14-Day Tour
Choose dates that suit your travel plans and let us build the expedition around your group.