Angola

Wild adventures and exotic exploration on Africa's last frontier.

Diamond dust beaches, almost virgin wildlife parks and Africa's second largest waterfall; Angola holds a lure that few other places can match. And with a landmark 2002 ceasefire ushering in a new era of peace and economic stability, opportunities for exploration are slowly opening up.

The northern province of Cabinda, separated from the rest of Angola by the Democratic Republic of Congo, remains a dangerous region, and should be avoided.

A cholera outbreak affecting major cities in Angola ocurred in 2006, enhanced by a lack of clean water and open sewer systems. It has not yet been fully eradicated. Primary contact is via infected water or food. Travellers are warned to maintain rigorous personal hygiene and to drink only bottled and boiled water.

Crime is a big problem in Luanda - travellers should exercise a high degree of caution, especially at night. Angola is a high-risk malaria zone. Consult your GP before departure and arrive with the appropriate medications. Don't wander off-the-beaten track in rural areas - the threat of unexploded landmines is still a huge problem.