Why visit Angola? Stories of the People, Culture & History

Join André as he visits Angola, a raw and authentic corner of Africa, ready to reveal its secrets.In this first of two episodes, André explores the vibrant capital Luanda, the cooler highlands of Lubango, and Angola’s complex history - from the ancient African kingdoms, the colonial era, the Civil War, and the period of re-building since then.We meet local tourism professionals, including Irene, Pepe, and Richard, who share their insights on Angola’s people, diverse cultures, and landscapes—from the source of the Okavango to the striking Namibe Desert.Whether you’re a curious adventurer, a cultural explorer, or a tourism professional, this episode offers interesting insights into Angola’s potential as a must-visit African destination.Deutsch: Du kannst diesen Podcast auch auf Deutsch hören: “Africa with André auf Deutsch” ** Please tell your friends about this podcast, and leave me a rating on Spotify or Apple. I would love to hear from you - send me your questions, comments and ideas to [email protected]  **Luanda: https://welcometoangola.co.ao/en/directorio/o-que-fazer-em-luanda/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LuandaNational Slavery Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_SlaveryViewpoint of the Moon “Miradouro da Lua”: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/miradouro-da-lua-viewpoint-of-the-moon Lubango: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubango Giant Sable Antelope: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_sable_antelopeOperation Noah’s Ark: https://mg.co.za/article/2003-05-31-operation-noahs-ark/ Iron Palace in Luanda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pal%C3%A1cio_de_Ferro and https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-iron-palace-luanda-angola Pure & Authentic Tourism Angola: https://www.pa-angola-tourism.com/Kleber Group: https://klebergroup.com/Diamir: https://www.diamir.de/ASR – Alliance of Independent Travel Companies (Germany): https://asr-berlin.de/ Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: