Angola’s capital, Luanda, is situated on the Atlantic coast. It is a vibrant and fascinating place, almost entirely rebuilt after the decades of civil war that followed the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1975. Travellers flying to Luanda enjoy a warm welcome and encounter plenty to see and do in this mystical holiday destination. Benfica Market just outside the city centre sells locally-made arts and crafts, often made by the stall-holders themselves. Mussola Island is known to be the best beach by locals - it can be reached by boat. Towering over the city centre is the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum, honouring the first president of independent Angola. The National Museum of Slavery takes visitors to a grim period in Angola’s history.

The National Museum of National History has an intriguing display of thousands of insects, fish and birds. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Pópulo is a church that Angolans regard as one of their most sacred sites. The National Museum of Anthropology educates visitors on the great depths of Angolan history and culture, prior to Portuguese colonisation. Luanda’s numerous restaurants offer an enticing mixture of Portuguese and African food. The perfect time to explore and spend vacations in Luanda is then dry months of June till October as it offers dry but warm climatic conditions which are ideal to wander within the city.