Birding Safaris and Holidays in Angola
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Country Information
Total Area: 1,246,700 (sq km) 481,351 (sq mi)
Population: 13,068,161
Capital City: Luanda
GDP: $114,400,000,000 (USD)
Currency: Kwanza (AON)
Independance: 11 November 1975
Important Bird Areas (IBAs): 23 (covering 73850 km²)
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Birding Angola
Angola remains a challenging destination for birders due to the poor state of the infrastructure as a result of the protracted civil war which ravaged the country for almost 27 years. That said, the country has recognised the potential in tourism and is working to get at least the major roads back into serviceable condition.
Because of the diversity of biomes and ecosystems, Angola boasts a rich avifauna with around 920 species of which approximately 800 are assumed to breed in the country. 16 endemic species occur and the search for these normally forms the basis for our Angolan itineraries.
Angola's Birding Hotspots
N'jelo Mountain, Kumbira Forest, Quicama National Park, Bimbe, Rio Longa, Conda Highlands, Mt Moco, Tundavala.
Angolan Specials
Angola Cave-Chat, Gabela Akalat, Least Honeyguide, Petit's Cuckoo-Shrike, Rufous-vented Paradise Flycatcher, Pulitzer's Longbill, Perrin's Bush-Shrike, Red-crested Turaco, Red-headed Bluebill, Grey-striped Francolin, Gabon Coucal, Great Blue Turaco, Vieillot's Black Weaver, Pale-olive Greenbul, Bubbling Cisticola, Red-backed Mousebird, White-fronted Wattle-eye.
Scheduled Birding Trips in Angola
Letaka Safaris is pleased to announce a jointly run product with Rockjumper Birding Tours, one of the world's leading bird tour specialists. To view the Rockjumper Angola Itinerary please click here
