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Kissama (Quiçama) National Park: Private Full-Day Safari

Embark on a private full-day safari to Angola's flagship national park, 75 km south of Luanda. Spot elephants, zebras, buffalo and rare giant sable antelope across a vast wilderness that is one of Africa's great conservation comeback stories.

What to expect

Your private 4×4 departs Luanda's port at dawn, crossing the Kwanza River by ferry into Kissama. Spend the morning game-driving through miombo woodland and open savannah, scanning for elephants, eland and hippos along river banks. A gourmet bush picnic is served in the shade before an afternoon of deeper exploration. Your guide returns you to port with time to spare before all-aboard.

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Angola Travel & Tours
From USD 150 per person (private full-day safari; group pricing available)
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Good to know

The park is roughly a 90-minute drive from the cruise terminal. Pre-book the private vehicle to guarantee your slot — walk-in access is unreliable. Allow at least 8 hours in port; confirm your ship's all-aboard time and communicate it to the operator at booking. Bring high-SPF sunscreen, binoculars and a zoom lens.

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