--- title: "Bicycle touring in Angola | Cycle Planet" description: "A former Portuguese colony, and a country with a history that is more about war than peace. For a long time this place was difficult for people to enter…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola" meta: "og:description": "A former Portuguese colony, and a country with a history that is more about war than peace. 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For a long time this place was difficult for people to enter, but with the new president this rough diamond opens its doors, where you can find a unique hospitality and some stunning sights. Last updated 18 Feb 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola/edit/about) ## **Routes ** - [North to South](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/cycle-planet-292f5.appspot.com/o/uploads_gpx%2Fcycleplanet-Angola-1599230013413.kml?alt=media&token=f9c6b063-a902-41ae-80fa-990d040f94a0) ## **Visa ** Most nationalities need a visa. Getting the e-visa is quite easy, although you may need to fake some documents (like the return ticket and letter of invitation). Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Angola). Last updated 15 Mar 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola/edit/visa) ## **Where to get a visa for Angola **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**1. E-visa for Angola**Online visaGetting the e-visa is by far the easiest option, however, you might need to fake some documents. If they approve your application, they email the document in… 3](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/d6d5403f-ddc5-44fd-bed5-db9205e1ac96) ## **Border crossings **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**1. Santa Clara (Angola) – Oshikango (Namibia)**To NamibiaQuick and easy border control. 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/5816676c-0354-4bd3-9ac2-6501259b8aee) 2. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**2. Cabinda (Angola) – Pointe-Noire (Congo, Republic)**To Congo, RepublicBusy border. Crossed here to Angola with my evisa for Angola, paid 120 USD at the border, was all fine. I had to make many copies of several documents… 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f43f5c19-fca4-4811-a967-2881bddb9aa9) ## **See and do **(3) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Luanda region**See & doNorth of Luanda is shipwreck beach, where about 40 ships are rusting away in the salty ocean. South of Luanda is the divine moon landscape, or basically… 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGOod6vRAkt57Sqds7H) 2. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**2. Lubango region**See & doWith Tundavala and Serra da Leba as absolute highlights of the country, these are must visit places. Look down over a dazzling road on a mountain pass, or see… 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGOoYXB7xpKRzriFl39) 3. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**3. Sumbe region**See & doAround Sumbe you can cycle a big circle through beautiful landscapes including the waterfall do Binga and some huge bold granite rocks. 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGOoiv1FbwrOZfdfEA1) ## **Bike shops **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**1. Clawana**Bike shopThe name of the shop is Clawana and run by Igor. He has race and mountain bikes, and fixed my tourbike. I had problems with the hydraulic Maguira brakes. He… 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/66336938-b0bb-478e-9ef1-a1cf40b68a82) 2. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**2. LinkConnection bike shop**Bike shopTel: +244 940 907 098 Website: http://www.linkconnectionbikes.com/ 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/6dcff6d1-1b77-4eb7-98ff-cd49da6abc10) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Staying with locals** Not very common, only big cities offer CS hosts. Luanda has a few nice Warmshower hosts. ### **(Formal) camping** A great way of meeting locals and sleeping in your own comfortable bed. Ask anyone in a village and they will search a spot for you. ### **Ho(s)tels** Most cities have accomodation. Room with fan should be around 5.000 AOA, with AC a bit more. ### **Wild camping** Possible, there are quite some good spots to do. But make sure you are informed well about the landmines that might still be spread. Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola/edit/sleeping) ## **Places to sleep **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**1. Carpe Diem Lodge**Formal campingA very well managed resort where they love cyclers and let them camp for free and even take you in as family. There is delicious food, which some of it they…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/4f788a50-7783-423b-9e8c-6c963a069f19) ## **Safety ** Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities, especially Luanda. Last updated 14 Jul 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola/edit/safety) ## **Food and drink ** The Angolese kitchen is quite nice. Fish can be found almost anymore. A very delicious meal is bitoque, which contains rice, fries, egg and steak. On the road you can find bread, fruit and vegetables and cookies. Last updated 14 Jul 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola/edit/foodDrink) ## **Blogs ** - [Entering the rough diamond Angola](https://www.basidsinga.com/24-entering-the-rough-diamond-angola/) ## **Videos ** - [Cycling the rough diamond Angola](https://youtu.be/2LVlLQybGoI) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Cycle Planet is the bicycle touring platform: visas, border crossings, places to sleep and points of interest per country, and a community of cyclists who host each other.","name":"Cycle Planet","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/","publisher":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#identity"}},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/angola#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"A former Portuguese colony, and a country with a history that is more about war than peace. 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