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SCHEDULE
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Airports: Angola
is well served in terms of airports.
The 4th of February Airport
in Luanda is open to international
air traffic.
Customs: Upon
arrival in Luanda, passengers must
pass through either the red or green
corridor depending on what goods
they have to declare. Personal items
are not subject to tax.
Entry
Formalities: Passport with
entry visa to nationals of all
countries. Any visitor wishing
to enter Angola must first obtain
a visa from their country of origin.
It is necessary to present an up-to-date
photograph, passport and fill in
the respective form.
Health:
In order to enter Angola all visitors
must be in possession of a certificate
declaring they have been vaccinated
against yellow fever. During their
stay visitors should take special
precautions to avoid mosquito bites
and possible exposure to malaria.
Extra care should also be taken
when drinking water and eating local tropical
food. It is advisable to drink only
bottled water. Should medical assistance
be required, well equipped clinics
are available.
Vaccines: Yellow
fever.
Climate: generally
hot and humid during the rainy season
from October to April, and dryer
and milder from May to September.
Tourism: Climate,
beaches, rivers, waterfalls, hunting,
fishing, gastronomy, dances and music.
Hour: The
hour does not change during the
year and Angola uses GMT/UTC.
Gastronomy: Fish
and shellfish of excellent quality;
very rich cookery with Afro-Portuguese
mixture.
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Public
services: 08:00 to 12:00 and
14:00 to 17:00
Trade: 08:30
to 12:00 / 15:00 to 19:00
Banks: 08:30
to 11:30 / 14:00 to 15:30 (Monday
to Friday).
Driving: Right
hand drive. An international or
local license is required.
Currency: The
national currency is the Kwanza
and in view of frequent alterations
in exchange rates in relation
to the dollar, currency should be
obtained from the Banks. Currency
may be exchanged at banks and
at exchange agencies. It is not
permitted to take Angolan currency
out of the country.
International
Dialing code: 244
Postal
Services: The Angolan
Postal Company has offices in
the main centers of the country
and provides good quality service.
Mobile
Phone Service: 244 9
Weights
and Measures: Metric system
Electricity: 220V
AC, 50 cycle
National
Holidays:
January
1 New Year’s
Day, January
4 Martyr’s
Day, February
4 Start of Liberation
War, February 8 Carnival
Day, March 8 International
Women’s Day, April
14
Day
of Peace and Reconciliation,
April
14 Good Friday, May
1 Labour Day, May
25 African Day, June
1 International
Children’s
Day, September 17 National
Hero Day, November
2 Remembrance
Day, November 11 Independence
Day, December 25 Christmas
Day.
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HOTELS
IN LUANDA
All
telephone/fax numbers are preceded by the
country code 244 |
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Hotel
Mundial
Rua
Conselheiro Júlio de Vilhena, 14
Telephone: 33 61 41/5
Fax: 33 72 39 |
Hotel
Continental
Rua
Manuel Fernando Caldeira,
CP 5150 Luanda
Tel.: 33 42 41/2/3/ 4 or 39 23 54 |
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Hotel
Presidente, Meridien
Largo
4 de Fevereiro
Telephone: 33 00 37 / 33 00 48 / 33 41 34
747
Fax: 33 11 41 |
Hotel
Tivoli
Rua
da Missão, 85
Telephone: 39 22 92 / 39 37 27 / 39 15 93
Fax: 33 72 39 / 39 11 28 |
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Alameda
Alameda Manuel Van Dunen
Tel.: 34 24 11 / 34 46 67 |
Hotel
Costa do Sol
Estrada
da Corimba, Km 7
Tel.: 35 42 89 / 35 42 64 |
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Hotel
TrÓpico
Rua
da Missão, 103
Telephone: 39 14 48
Fax: 39 17 98 |
Hotel
Panorama
Rua
Ilha do Cabo
Telephone: 33 78 41/ 33 78 43 / 33 78 45 |
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Hotel
Forum
Travessa
/ Avenida Ho Chi Min
Reservations Tel: 32 18 58 / 32 18 82
/ 32 43 44 / 46/48/49/50
Fax:
32 21 93 |
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Grande
Hotel Universo
Rua Cirilo Conceicao Silva, 6
Luanda
Tel: 2-33-31-93
Fax: 2-33-31-92 |
Hotel
Avenida
Rua Serqueira Lukoki
Tel: 2-33-47-26 or 2-39-51-34
Fax: 2-33-4727 |
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Hotel
Central
Largo do Pelourinho, 20
Luanda
Tel: 2-33-06-66 |
Hotel
Marimba
Estrada do Cacuaco
Km 4,5 - Petrangol
Luanda
Tel: 2-38-05-11 |
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Hotel
Residencial Vice-Rei
Rua Joaquim Kapango, 83
Luanda
Tel:
2-32-17-10, 2-32-33-07 or 2-32-57-07
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The
Norwegian Guesthouse
Price: US$ 170 (All meals and
laundry service included)
This guesthouse is located on the Norwegian
compound. |
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HOTELS
AROUND ANGOLA |
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Grande
Hotel M’Ombaka
Rua do Mercado, 62
Benguela
Tel: 3-46-21 |
Hotel
Residencial
Rua 26 de Abril,
Lobito, Benguela |
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Hotel
Belo Horizonte
Rua 15 de Outubor,
Lobito, Benguela
Tel: 2-30-91 |
Grande
Hotel de Cabinda
Rua Irmao Ventura
Cabinda
Tel: 2-24-03 |
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Hotel
Turimar
Tel: 27-42 or43 or 44
Benguela
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Hotel
Congresso
Rua Irmao Evaristo
Cabinda
Tel: 2-20-88 |
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Estalagem
Alto Cunene
Rua Municipal
Zagongo, Cunene |
Anghotel
Hotel Congresso
Rua Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto
Cabinda
Tel: 2-27-05 |
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Anghotel
UEE
Rua de Mocambique
Huambo |
Hotel
ImpÉrio
Rua Deolinda Rodrigues
Lubango, Huila
Tel: 32-27-55 |
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Grande
Hotel da HuÍla
Rua Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto
Lubango, Huila
Tel: 2-05-12
Fax: 2-15-24 |
Novo
Hotel
Rua Pinheiro Chagas, 83 A/B
Lubango, Huila
Tel: 2-31-55 |
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Hotel
BraganÇa
Rua Cazengo
N’Dalatando,
Kwanza Norte
Tel: 176 |
Hotel
Victoria É Certa
Rua Faplas N’Dalatando
Kwanza Norte |
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Pousada
Zenza
50 Metros da Estrada Principal
Kenza, Kwanza Norte |
Hotel
Angola
Rua Miguel Bombarda
Lucapa, Lunda Norte |
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Hotel
Kima
Rua Henrique Carvalho
Saurimo, Lunda Sul
Tel: 241 |
Hotel
MoÇamedes
Rua Rainha Ginga Mbandi
Namibe
Tel: 6-20-55
Fax: 6-10-60 |
