For travel enthusiasts, we recommend a getaway to Cabo Ledo Bay.

One of the perfect places to recharge and replenish energy for the bustling city life.
Come and enjoy one of the wonders of the Angolan coast with the beauty of nature through its beautiful and warm beaches.

Voted as one of the top 10 beaches in Africa by the portal www.furtherafrica.com 

History:

Cabo Ledo is a cape that forms a wide bay located in the province of Luanda, within the Quissama National Park, in Angola.
Nearby is the city and commune of Caboledo, which belongs to the municipality of Quissama.
Located 120 km south of the city of Luanda, the vast beaches with crystal clear waters of Cabo Ledo, the beauty of the immense cliffs surrounding an extensive stretch of white sand make this a stunning location, also suitable for fishing and surfing.
Cabo Ledo also holds invaluable historical value, as it was here in 1648 that the fleet, coming from Brazil, recovered Angola for Portuguese rule after seven years under Dutch domination.

Curiosities:

Did you know that Caboledo is one of the main surfing destinations in Angola?
Did you know that Quiçama is one of the few parks surrounded by both fresh and saltwater?
Did you know that Luanda is one of the few capitals with a national park just 50 minutes away?
Did you know that the Quiçama Park was the area with the highest concentration of Pacaças and Gungas in the world?
Did you know that the Kwanza River is the largest river in Angola?

The commune:

Area: 2,500 km2    
Elevation: 
Population: 12,800 inhabitants 
Average temperature: 25º

How many days?

Aconselhável 2 a 5 dias para que possa aproveitar o máximo a sua estadia e desfrutar do sol, mar, areia e muito mais

How to get there?

The journey from Luanda to Cabo Ledo is along the coast. It is a very pleasant trip, through the most wonderful landscapes, and it takes about two hours (from Luanda).
There are several ways to get there.

• By land with companies such as Macon, Angoreal, Huambo Express, and others that make several connections but only to the nearby locality (they don't go to the beach).
• The most convenient way, without being subject to schedules, is by your own vehicle.

Where to stay?

Considered one of the best tourist destinations in Angola, Cabo Ledo offers a variety of accommodation options. Among the many existing hotels, here are some suggestions on the beach and nearby:

What to do, tours and attractions.

The Cabo Ledo region offers numerous activities that you can experience during your stay: surfing, boat trips on the Kwanza River, fishing, safari in the Quissama National Park, hiking, bird watching, mammal observation, reptile observation, visiting sanctuaries, and exploring the region's historical heritage, among others.

Some places you must visit:

• National Slavery Museum
• Miradouro da Lua
• Quissama National Park
• Barra do Kwanza
• Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Muxima
• Fortress of Muxima

Pilgrimages and religious ceremonies:

• Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Muxima

What to eat?

While in Cabo Ledo, our suggestion is to try the seafood and fresh fish.

As for recommended restaurants:

• We recommend the restaurants in the suggested hotels.

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Project Kitabanga

The Kitabanga Project - It is one of the presences in Cabo Ledo.

Conservation of Marine Turtles, has been in existence since 2003 and is implemented by the Department of Biology of the Faculty of Sciences at the Agostinho Neto University.

It counts with the participation of teachers and university students, as well as the involvement of members of the local communities where it has been carrying out its research, conservation, and environmental education activities.
Currently, it covers a direct operating area of ​​55.5 km, distributed in the Soyo, Kissembo, Palmeirinhas, Sangano, Longa, Cuio, and Manono (Bentiaba) regions, covering 3.4% of the Angolan coast.
The Kissama Foundation is a partner in this project and is responsible for producing materials and environmental education activities.

More info: https://fundacaokissama.co.ao/projecto_kitabanga

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SURF

CLIMATE - This is a tropical zone, with some rain in the summer and a practically dry winter, with an average annual temperature of 24 degrees. Cabo Ledo has a hot and humid climate during the rainy season, between September and April. The months of March and April are usually the rainiest. During the "cacimbo" season, from June to August, temperatures drop. Rain is practically nonexistent during this period.
SEASON - With most of the swells from the South Atlantic hitting the Angolan coast, it is during the "cacimbo" season that surfing produces the highest quality waves. The best time starts in June and can last until mid-October, with rarely encountering a flat day during these months.

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SURF - Points

SURFERS' BEACH -  Located a few kilometers from the village of Cabo Ledo.
Quality: ***** 
DESCRIPTION: Soft and fun left-hand point break. It offers several sections and on exceptional days it can easily reach over 500 meters in length or reach 3 meters in height.
Works on any tide and with various types of wind and swell, which gives it the title of the most consistent wave in the region. Despite being suitable for all levels of surfing, the crowd is still relatively low.

DOCE MAR -  As the name indicates, it is located near the resort, slightly north of Cabo Ledo.
Quality: *** - Intermediate
DESCRIPTION: It is a beach break available for surfers with a wide range of surfing levels. It is during low tide and with a southwest swell, like the majority of local spots, that it offers the best waves.
Low crowd.

BURACO -  Located 40 kilometers south of Luanda and north of Cabo Ledo, in a location that requires some "agility" to find it.
Quality: **** Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION: It is a left-hand point break that offers tubular and fast sections, but also fun. On exceptional days, it can reach 500 meters in length and, despite not seeming like it, the wave breaks with some size, from 3 meters and above. It works best at low tide and only with very heavy swells, which makes it less consistent. The crowd is practically nonexistent.

PALMEIRINHAS -  It's about 20 kilometers from Luanda, further north from Sangano and Cabo Ledo.
Quality: *** Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Beach break that requires some experience. It works best on high tide and, like all other waves, requires a west swell to work well. Quite a reduced crowd.

ONÇA -  It is north of Cabo Ledo, between Buraco and Sangano.
Quality: **** Intermediate
DESCRIPTION: It is a left that on its best days can offer a long and even tubular wall. It suits various levels of surfers, as it has a soft and fun wall. It works best on mid-tide and requires a southwest swell. Little to no crowd.

SANGANO -  It is halfway between Luanda and Cabo Ledo.
Quality: *** Intermediate
DESCRIPTION: Left point break that works best on low tide and is accessible to various levels of surfers. With a southwest swell and the right wind, it can offer long walls. Practically no crowd.

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Note: Surf information collected from https://www.takeoffsurftravel.com/227/cabo-ledo

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Angola is increasingly becoming a must-visit tourist destination, whether for its rich culture, wildlife and flora, or its stunning landscapes.

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