TAAG DT-572

Enroute from Windhoek to Luanda with one stop in Lubango. At $190 OW not a bad price for travel in Africa.
TAAG Angola National Airline

In-flight meal. A fish option that's not too bad although fish seemed undercooked.
Arriving Lubango

A city set against mountainous background. We're on the ground less than an hour before our journey continues to Angola's capital.
Arriving Luanda

From the air a beautiful coastline but it is interesting to see the infrastructure not too far from the city. Densely populated towns and dirt roads are just on the outskirts of Luanda.
Luanda International Airport

A simple complex with a very easy eVisa process. It's here I officially enter Angola.
Thomson Art House

For about $115 per night with a $25 Airport Shuttle fee, this is a bargain stay in Luanda. Awesome staff with very chill set up.
Thomson Art House

Cool artwork on display and for sale from $2-400 US dollars.
Seven Grill

A bit up scale but only about $10 and up for a fresh fish dinner. Dinner comes with free fish spread appetizer served with garlic toast 😋
Rooftop Bar

Popular spot with very chill atmosphere and friendly bar staff.
Room View

A waterfront that's questionable whether or not you can safely enjoy it day or night as a tourist.
Breakfast Included

Nice selection of fruit including avocados with eggs cooked to order.
The Small Blue Bus

Public transportation for about $0.30 fare.
The Money Changers

And The Streets Of Luanda. Currently, a "Black Market" exists for US Dollars with rates much better than you would get in the bank. 600-650 per dollar.
The Streets of Luanda

On the edge of the city centre densely populated housing fills the landscape with mini satellite dish on about every rooftop.
Slave Museum

The best museum of a part of Africa's sad history. Simple but moving exhibits that are free to experience.
Slave Baptism

Unbelievable.. let's make you a Christian slave.. 😠
Slave Trade Routes

General routes for trade and slaves from Europe and Africa then across the Atlantic.
Slave Trade Vessels

Use by Portuguese and Spaniards in 15th century.
Cooking Pot

Used for making meals for slaves.
Tools Of Torture

Amazing the atrocities committed against fellow human beings.
Angolan Firearms

Used in the fight against the slave trade and colonisation.
Tools Of Discipline

From paddles to whips these items were used to keep the slaves in line.
Cool Instruments

That were played by slaves on the American Continent.
Museu Nacional da Escravatura

Free admission for a great history lesson.
Onboard Local Skip

Boat loading area for trips across the bay to popular beach spots on nearby islands. Interestingly, one boat is proudly displaying a Brazilian and American flag.