Angola Expedition : Guidelines for this trip | News | 61 Mech

We will pass through three provinces

The upcoming Angola expedition will pass through three provinces in Angola, namely Cunene, Huila and finally Cuanda Cubango provinces.

Challenges to deal with

There are however a few challenges that we as a small group of overland travelers do have to deal with:

• Patience at border crossings
• Limits imposed on tourists to photograph certain buildings and people
• Bad roads—slow average speeds
• Long hours of travelling on certain stretches
• Basic camping conditions i.e. no ablution facilities as we camp in the bush in Angola
• Possibility of not reaching planned camping sites in good time due to the rain damage of certain roads

Respect the feelings of the locals

We will find that the government officials, administrators, police and locals are all very friendly towards us.

There is still sensitivity in some of the areas where the many years of civil and bush wars took place. We do need to respect the feelings and sensitivities of the local people.

Beautiful country with breathtaking scenery

On the other hand, the good news is that you will experience an unforgettable expedition in a beautiful country with breathtaking scenery and unbelievably friendly people. Angola is one of the few African countries that one can still explore in safety.

Personal items permitted:

You will be allowed to bring the following personal belongings along on this trip:

1. Small backpack (turtle bag) — which is kept with you in the vehicle in which you will be traveling

2. One travel bag not weighing more than 23 kg — this will be in the trailer of the logistics vehicle

3. Clothing and other items:

• Sun hat or cap
• Jeans or long khaki trousers
• Shorts
• Bush shirts
• T-shirts
• Jersey or windbreaker
• Warm bush jacket
• Comfortable shoes or boots suitable for the bush
• Balaclava or beanie
• Wet weather jacket

Important No equipment or item of clothing that is of camouflage pattern or material as it will attract unnecessary attention to the group.

Further info will be forwarded in the form of newsletters to the members that accept or commit to the expedition.