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Angola Sightseeing – Freedom All Around

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:27:56 +0000

Angola is a country of poster-inspiring scenery. The landscape changes from desert to savannah to tropical forests, with mountains and granite hills frequenting the countryside. In the rural areas the Portuguese influence is still visible in the remains of churches and colonial houses. This journey will be a life enriching experience – don’t miss it!!!

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Angola Fishing

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:09:14 +0000

Kaokoland is by many, and justifiable so, referred to as ‘the last true wilderness’ and a 4×4 enthusiast’s ‘heaven’. But there is ‘life’ beyond Kaokoland! The magnificent scenery found along the Cunene continues beyond the border and Angola has lots of surprises and challenges in store for the 4×4 enthusiast.

The Cunene is a large perennial river that forms the boundary between southwestern Angola and Namibia. It is bordered by lush vegetation, which forms striking contrasts with the surrounding desert. The settlement of Foz do Cunene is situated on the banks of the river 6 km from the sea and is within the vast Iona National Park.

The overland route to Foz do Cunene from the south (Ruacana) is via Oncocua and Iona. This drive is only negotiable by 4 x 4 vehicles and takes at least two full days. The rest of the route involves driving in sand and over very broken rocky terrain.

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Angola Sightseeing : Freedom all Around

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:06:36 +0000

This will be an experience of a lifetime…experiencing the scenic landscape, bad roads and interact with the friendly people of Angola. The journey will take you north through the interior to Lubango including visits to the Statue of Christ and driving the magnificent Leba Pass with its cantilevered hairpin bends. From Lubango you will head for the coast driving by and staying at picturesque secluded bays and beaches. The scenery of the return journey varies from “Namib dunes” to open “Kaokoland” landscapes.

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Angola Battlefields: Winds of change over Africa

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:02:14 +0000

Destination: Angola
Tour: ANGOLA Battlefields: Winds of Change over Africa
Date: 16 May – 03 June 2010

Angola is a beautiful country with a war torn history. This tour will reflect the wonderful scenery, which is in stark contrast to the skeleton remainders of war that dots the countryside. The route will take you through various vegetation zones, landscapes and battle sites of various stages of the war.

On 14 October 1975 Task Force Zulu (South African Defense Force) crossed the border into Angola in what became known as Operation Savannah. This was the first
large scale cross border operation of the “Bush War” and can be seen as the commencement of the so-called “War for Africa”.

This conflict ended with a showdown between the forces during 1987 and 1988 around the town of Cuito Cuanavale, which led to the independence of Namibia and
peace in the region.

This is a tour through Angola visiting some battles sites of the “War for Africa”. The intention of the tour is not to justify the war, or project it in a one-sided light. We want to project a balanced view of the events in Angola, highlight the beauty and potential of the country and the people and make a positive contribution to economic development. Don’t miss this departure date!

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