We have family members who are part of a humanitarian health organization, and they travel to a new country every year or two, wherever they’re needed. They are currently living in Angola.

I’m looking for any gift ideas. Because they’re always moving, I hesitate in getting them any substantial physical gifts, although I imagine they can donate them to someone when they move next.

The parents are music fans, earth-conscious, and very caring and gracious individuals who love helping people. In their mid-40s. The children are two boys, ages are 9 and 10.5. We don’t have much contact with them since they’ve been traveling so we can’t give much more than that.

They have a government address, but it would be even better if it could be an emailable gift to make things easier with import taxes/fees. (I am in the US.)

Any ideas?

I'm trying to look for a good and long term laptop for video editing but can't find a store that sells good laptops. I have found them on Amazon and they say they can ship it to Angola, does anyone know how it works or if I can contact a third party to help. (P.S I've never used Amazon so all of this is new)

Hello all! I hope you are well. I (30M, american but look pakistani) will be backpacking Angola for around 2 weeks. I don't really have an end date but I am giving myself 12-13 days before going to the next country. As such, I am sharing my itinerary for your feedback and to see if I should add or subtract anything from the list. I am quite flexible in what I want to do. Of course lots of nature, but also want to enjoy the cultural aspects and 'way of local life' when I backpack. FYI it is looking too expensive for me to get a rental car, so I will be relying mostly on the public transport/buses and hitchhiking. If any other travellers, or locals, want to join, feel free. I do plan to be 'budget friendly', so lots of couchsurfing (where available) or sleeping in the campsites/budget hotels.

Tentative route:

• land on 21 or 22 of Dec in Luanda. stay one or two nights depending on what time I land
• Take trip day to Miradouro da Lua and back to Luanda
• Take a public transport to Kalandula Falls and stay overnight probably
• Hitchhike to Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo and hitchhike back to Luanda
• Take a bus or flight to Lobito and also explore Benguela
• Kumbira Forest?
• Take a bus or flight to Moçâmedes.
• Take day trips to Fenda da Tundavala and Namibe Reserve (not necessarily within the same day)
• Tchitundo-hulo?
• Head back to Luanda by flight or buses
• Take trip to M'banza-Kongo

Now I don't have any dates or anything because I just don't know the timeline since I won't have my own car and will be relying on public transport and hitchhiking. In addition, this itinerary is very nature heavy and I don't have a lot of 'cultural' or 'local cities' to experience their way of life in there, so open to suggestions.

As for other random questions, I saw the 'best' network provider is Unitel? I was wondering if Visa credit cards are widely accepted at places (gas stations, accommodations like campsites, entrance fees for parks, restaurants) or do I have to carry cash? More importantly, is malaria something I have to worry/be very cautious about?

Cheers!

Familia, Vou estar na banda uns dias com uns amigos. Alguem pode confirmar se é ou nao preciso a carta de chamada? Se alguem tiver também ai um template ou um site que possa indicar seria top! Tive a ver e só achei cartas dirigidas as embaixadas. Obrigado desde já

Hello all! I will be backpacking through Angola for around 2 weeks soon (another post to come with my itinerary and getting feedback on that), but I am having trouble finding an affordable rental car (in comparison to the surrounding countries of a small car like a suzuki swift). All the rental companies that I found on google maps are charging around 50 USD per day which is way out of my budget. Therefore, I would appreciate any advice on what to do or any companies that offer rental cars for much cheaper. Maybe I should rent from Namibia (as I will be backpacking there as well) and just go overland with that rental car since it is cheaper there? Although that wouldn't be ideal. I am still deciding if I start in Angola or start in Namibia.

Cheers!

Edit: also comment on the malaria situation, if possible, and if I need to be very cautious about it.

Hi everyone! My new Angolan friend is about to hit their one-year anniversary since moving from Portugal to the U.S. and I wanted to know if there were any thoughtful gifts I could get them that would feel like a piece of home! Open to all suggestions. Thank you!

Hi, I am a 17 year old from Finland and I recently started collecting license plates from around the world.

I am looking for an Angolan license plate and I need the help of locals. If you live in Angola and are willing to help private message me or add me on discord: pyry06

I will pay for postage and we can also discuss a small payment for your help!

Sou brasileiro do RJ e comecei a ouvir NGA (mais precisamente a música Tamunuma) por influência de um grande amigo carioca morando em Portugal. Gostaria de recomendações de raps angolanos nesse naipe.

🇦🇴 Angola teaches us "Ubuntu" – the belief that "I am because we are."

This philosophy survived centuries of hardship, reminding us that our humanity is tied to how we treat others. It's not just a saying, but a way of living.

I see that in some places they pay very well, but the cost of living in Luanda is very high, so it's not worth it

Hi guys. Excited about being in Luanda for the next week and a half, and wondering if there are any cultural spaces I can visit? Of interest, theater and arts exhibitions in particular, but willing to explore. Let me know. Obrigado

Sou do Brasil, amo essa música e tenho algumas duvidas

1. O que significa tarraxar?

2. O que significa wawé?

3. Erradas (na parte do refrão) tem o mesmo significado que no português brasileiro? De você estar errado em fazer algo?

“I am investigating decently every countries most remarkable leaders with special emphasis to either the most outstanding or the most contentious leaders in their history. I would appreciate the views on whom among the leaders of Algeria could be regarded as accountable for the most controversy in the country due to the consequences created in this particular region.”

Hi all. My family owns a logistics company in Kenya and we move goods across Africa. If there is anyone who works in that field and would be interested in working with me kindly pm me

So, it is my understanding that as a tourist to Angola from the USA I don't need a visa for 30 days of tourism per the government website. Bug which option when filling the application am I supposed to pick when the one to mention the USA is for working and business visas? Do I pick the first option?

Hi guys I hope you're all right.

I live in Angola, but I am currently in San Antonio, Texas.

I am looking forward to explore businesses opportunities in importing of agricultural products from Angola to the US, taking into consideration the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as well as the exporting of electronics products (second hand) from the US to Angola.

I'm noticing a difference between the official currency exchange rate (around 911 AOA/USD as given by banks) and the higher rate on crypto platforms like Binance (around 1170 AOA/USD). I'm considering whether there's a way to profit from this difference.

Has anyone tried taking advantage of the rate gap through currency arbitrage, and if so, what challenges should I expect (like fees, transaction limits, or legal issues)? Also, I’m curious about another angle: could exporting goods to neighbouring countries provide a similar advantage? For example, sourcing goods locally at the official rate and selling in neighbouring markets might yield higher returns if I receive payments closer to the black market rate.

Would love to hear any insights on either approach, especially from anyone familiar with cross-border trade or currency arbitrage in similar markets. Thanks in advance!

Is there any place I can buy a SIM card on Sunday (except the airport)?

Hey guys! I asked some questions on here about gaming in Angola and I am grateful for the answers I have gotten. I have one more question and that is: Does anyone know when exactly video games got popular in Angola? Was it in like 2004-05 or earlier? Thanks again!!!

I am doing a research paper on the different factions in the Angolan war of indepence and and civil war. For this paper, I need to analyze original publications from the FNLA and the UNITA. Are there any online collections of their periodicals? Thank you in advance!

Oi pessoal. Eu sou brasileiro, e recentemente conheci as músicas de David Zé, e queria ouvir mais música de mwangolé. Me recomendem algo!

Hello, I am searching for a house for rent in Luanda, preferably in Villalice or near it, I want a beautiful house with 3 or more rooms with an outdoor space and a small garden if possible, I have no problem paying annually

Hey guys! I look at gaming cultures around the world and I am a racing game fan. I have asked all of these questions on different subreddits, simply because I am curious about how each and every single country on this planet experiences video games. I am also curious about gaming in Angola. My questions are:

What is more popular? PC or console?

What was more popular in the late 90s and early 2000s? PC or Console?

What racing game was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s!

What do racing game fans in Angola play today?-(I get it might not be the most popular genre, but for people who like it, what do they play?)

In general, what games are played there?

Thanks for your responses!!!!

Is it possible to make online payments using debit or credit cards on international websites such as Amazon or Alibaba?

Bom dia,

Sou português e descobri que ha um canal infantil chamado KanukaTV. Numa das suas musicas é usada a expressão "Bicolar uma bilada, pitas tu e o teu brada". Pitas tu e o teu brada julgo ser Comes tu e o teu irmão.

Contudo a fiquei curioso acerca da expressão "Bicolar uma bilada". Alguem pode explicar?

We are entering Angola at the Southern Rundu-Calai border, and it doesn't look like there are ATMs or currency exchange at the border. Which foreign currency will be most useful until we can get our hands on some Kwanza? (We can bring Euro, US dollar, South African Rand or Namibian dollar)