Kissama National Park
Go for game drives on open savanna within easy reach of Angola's capital, a trip that suits wildlife watchers with a day or two to spare.
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Kissama National Park lies in Cuanza Sul province, Angola, a drive south of Luanda, the capital. Visitors come for game drives on open savanna, where the grass and open ground make animals easier to spot from a vehicle, and for birdwatching. The park's savanna and woodland were badly hit during the civil war, which ended in 2002, and efforts to restore wildlife have followed. Expect a reserve that is still rebuilding its animal populations, so ask your operator what you are likely to see.
The dry season, from June to August, is the best window, with May and September also good. Plan one to two days. Trips usually start from Luanda, so compare a day trip with a night at a park lodge before you choose. Bring water and sun protection for the drive, and book a tour or driver that handles park entry.
Kissama National Park in five
- Book a tour or driver from LuandaThe park lies south of Luanda. Book a tour operator or driver to handle park entry and the vehicle.Tours and tickets
- Carry kwanza in cashPark fees, guide tips and small purchases are easiest in kwanza cash. Ask your operator which payments it accepts before you leave Luanda.Money and costs
- Confirm your visa before you flyMost passports need a visa for Angola. Check the rule for your nationality with the Angolan embassy or consulate before you book, because rules change.Visas and entry
- Stay in the vehicle on game drivesYour guide decides where the vehicle stops and when anyone gets out. Do not walk off into the bush on your own.
- Get a local eSIM before the driveCoverage drops outside Luanda, so set up data and save offline maps before you start.Phones and eSIM
Things to do in Kissama National Park
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Need to know
- Currency
- Kwanza (AOA)
- Entry
- Visa needed for most passports; check before booking flights
- Emergency
- Check numbers with your embassy or tour operator before travel
- Tipping
- Small tips for guides and drivers are customary
- Time
- UTC+1, no daylight saving
Weather by month
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- JanuaryRainy season
- FebruaryRainy season
- MarchRainy, green
- AprilRains ending
- MayDry season starts
- JuneDry season
- JulyDry season peak
- AugustDry season
- SeptemberDry season ends
- OctoberRains return
- NovemberRainy season
- DecemberRainy season
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- Sun31°24°47%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 47%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 922.9 AOA
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Before you go to Kissama National Park
Rules for Kissama National Park, checked
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives and follow your guide's stopping instructions. The animals are wild and can be dangerous.
- Entry: check the Angolan visa rule for your nationality with the Angolan embassy or consulate before booking flights.
Plan around Kissama National Park
Book a driver or tour for the park and transfers
Read the guideAll of AngolaEntry, money and getting around the country
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa rules by nationality and what to prepare
Read the guideMoney and costsKwanza cash, cards and what to carry
Read the guideWhere to stayPlaces to stay for an early start from Luanda
Read the guideGetting aroundDriver hire and roads out of Luanda
Read the guideKissama National Park FAQ
Is Kissama National Park worth visiting from Luanda?
Yes, if you want to see wildlife close to the capital. The park was badly affected by the civil war and has been restocked, so ask your operator what animals are present now.
Can I visit Kissama on a day trip from Luanda?
Yes. A day covers the drive out, a game drive and the drive back. Stay longer only if your operator offers an overnight option inside the park.
Can I go to Kissama without a guide?
Plan on a booked tour or driver. Do not drive the park tracks alone, and ask your operator for the current entry arrangements.
When is the best time to visit Kissama?
June to August is the best window, with May and September also good. From about November to April is the rainy season, and those months rate poorly for a visit.
Do I need cash for a trip to Kissama?
Yes, bring kwanza cash for fees, tips and food. Confirm with your operator whether it takes cards before you travel.