Angola National Parks - Complete List

SUMMARY FOR ANGOLA:
• Total Parks: 13
• Parks Listed Below: Bicuar, Bufalo, Cangandala, Chimalavera, Iona, Kameia, Kissama, Luengue-Luiana, Maiombe, Mavinga, Mupa, Quiçama, Yona
• Average Country Rating: 43/100

PARK NAME: Bicuar

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1160

AVERAGE RATING: 41/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Bicuar National Park is a protected area known for its diverse savanna ecosystems. The park provides habitat for elephants, antelopes, and numerous bird species. It features extensive grasslands and woodland areas typical of southern Angola.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 34/100
2. INTENSITY 40/100
3. BEAUTY 43/100
4. GEOLOGY 30/100
5. PLANT LIFE 37/100
6. WILDLIFE 50/100
7. TRANQUILITY 77/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 28/100
9. SAFETY 47/100
10. HERITAGE 27/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Huíla
Established: 1964
Area: 7900 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Matala (45 mi)

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PARK NAME: Bufalo

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1161

AVERAGE RATING: 37/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Bufalo Partial Reserve is a protected area focused on preserving local wildlife populations. The reserve contains diverse vegetation zones and serves as an important wildlife corridor. It plays a crucial role in local ecosystem conservation.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 27/100
2. INTENSITY 32/100
3. BEAUTY 40/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 38/100
6. WILDLIFE 46/100
7. TRANQUILITY 67/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 32/100
9. SAFETY 42/100
10. HERITAGE 18/100
Classification: Partial Reserve
Region: Benguela
Established: 1972
Area: 400 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Cubal (30 mi)

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PARK NAME: Cangandala

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1162

AVERAGE RATING: 48/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Cangandala National Park is famous for protecting the critically endangered giant sable antelope. It is the smallest national park in Angola and consists mainly of miombo woodland. The park plays a vital role in species conservation efforts.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 58/100
2. INTENSITY 34/100
3. BEAUTY 51/100
4. GEOLOGY 29/100
5. PLANT LIFE 47/100
6. WILDLIFE 68/100
7. TRANQUILITY 73/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 36/100
9. SAFETY 45/100
10. HERITAGE 37/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Malanje
Established: 1970
Area: 630 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Cangandala (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Chimalavera

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1163

AVERAGE RATING: 36/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Chimalavera Regional Nature Park is known for its unique coastal desert ecosystem. The park features distinctive rock formations and desert-adapted flora. It serves as an important area for scientific research and environmental education.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 24/100
2. INTENSITY 26/100
3. BEAUTY 32/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 34/100
6. WILDLIFE 42/100
7. TRANQUILITY 64/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 40/100
9. SAFETY 51/100
10. HERITAGE 17/100
Classification: Regional Nature Park
Region: Benguela
Established: 1974
Area: 150 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Benguela (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Iona

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1164

AVERAGE RATING: 54/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Iona National Park is Angola's oldest and largest national park, featuring dramatic desert landscapes. The park extends to the Atlantic coast and includes part of the Namib Desert. It hosts unique desert-adapted wildlife and spectacular dune formations.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 52/100
2. INTENSITY 61/100
3. BEAUTY 65/100
4. GEOLOGY 71/100
5. PLANT LIFE 47/100
6. WILDLIFE 58/100
7. TRANQUILITY 87/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 27/100
9. SAFETY 38/100
10. HERITAGE 38/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Namibe
Established: 1937
Area: 15150 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Tombua (40 mi)

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PARK NAME: Kameia

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1165

AVERAGE RATING: 43/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Kameia National Park is characterized by vast savannas and woodland areas. The park is an important watershed area and home to diverse wildlife. It features extensive wetland systems and serves as a crucial wildlife corridor.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 41/100
2. INTENSITY 38/100
3. BEAUTY 42/100
4. GEOLOGY 36/100
5. PLANT LIFE 52/100
6. WILDLIFE 52/100
7. TRANQUILITY 77/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 25/100
9. SAFETY 38/100
10. HERITAGE 27/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Moxico
Established: 1957
Area: 14450 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Luena (60 mi)

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PARK NAME: Kissama

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1166

AVERAGE RATING: 52/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Kissama National Park is the most accessible national park in Angola, located near the capital. The park features diverse landscapes from savanna to tropical forests. It is home to various wildlife species and has been the focus of major conservation efforts.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 47/100
2. INTENSITY 49/100
3. BEAUTY 60/100
4. GEOLOGY 37/100
5. PLANT LIFE 54/100
6. WILDLIFE 65/100
7. TRANQUILITY 71/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 43/100
9. SAFETY 53/100
10. HERITAGE 41/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Luanda
Established: 1938
Area: 9960 km²
Annual Visitors: 5,000
Nearest City: Muxima (10 mi)

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PARK NAME: Luengue-Luiana

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1167

AVERAGE RATING: 48/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Luengue-Luiana National Park is one of Africa's largest conservation areas. The park is part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. It features diverse ecosystems and serves as a crucial wildlife corridor between Angola and neighboring countries.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 52/100
2. INTENSITY 42/100
3. BEAUTY 57/100
4. GEOLOGY 36/100
5. PLANT LIFE 52/100
6. WILDLIFE 60/100
7. TRANQUILITY 86/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 28/100
9. SAFETY 37/100
10. HERITAGE 33/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Cuando Cubango
Established: 2011
Area: 45818 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Mavinga (40 mi)

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PARK NAME: Maiombe

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1168

AVERAGE RATING: 55/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Maiombe National Park protects one of the last remaining sections of the Mayombe rainforest. The park is home to various primate species including chimpanzees and gorillas. It represents a unique ecosystem in Angola's protected areas system.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 57/100
2. INTENSITY 42/100
3. BEAUTY 69/100
4. GEOLOGY 32/100
5. PLANT LIFE 78/100
6. WILDLIFE 72/100
7. TRANQUILITY 81/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 29/100
9. SAFETY 46/100
10. HERITAGE 42/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Cabinda
Established: 2011
Area: 1930 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Buco Zau (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Mavinga

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1169

AVERAGE RATING: 40/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Mavinga National Park is a vast protected area in southeastern Angola. The park features extensive savanna woodlands and important river systems. It serves as a crucial conservation area for large mammals and various bird species.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 34/100
2. INTENSITY 34/100
3. BEAUTY 47/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 48/100
6. WILDLIFE 48/100
7. TRANQUILITY 82/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 21/100
9. SAFETY 36/100
10. HERITAGE 23/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Cuando Cubango
Established: 2011
Area: 46072 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Mavinga (20 mi)

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PARK NAME: Mupa

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1170

AVERAGE RATING: 36/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Mupa National Park is located in southern Angola and was established to protect the local wildlife and vegetation. The park features diverse savanna landscapes and woodland areas characteristic of the region. It provides habitat for various species including antelopes and birds, though wildlife populations were impacted during Angola's civil conflict.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 37/100
2. INTENSITY 27/100
3. BEAUTY 45/100
4. GEOLOGY 26/100
5. PLANT LIFE 39/100
6. WILDLIFE 38/100
7. TRANQUILITY 78/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 18/100
9. SAFETY 31/100
10. HERITAGE 18/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Cunene Province
Established: 1964
Area: 6600 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Mupa (5 mi)

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PARK NAME: Quiçama

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1171

AVERAGE RATING: 41/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Quiçama National Park is one of Angola's oldest protected areas, located along the Atlantic coast south of Luanda. The park features diverse ecosystems including tropical forests, woodlands, and coastal savannas. It is home to elephants, antelope species, and various marine wildlife along its coastline, with ongoing conservation efforts to restore wildlife populations.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 42/100
2. INTENSITY 34/100
3. BEAUTY 50/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 47/100
6. WILDLIFE 50/100
7. TRANQUILITY 62/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 38/100
9. SAFETY 36/100
10. HERITAGE 26/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Luanda Province
Established: 1938
Area: 9960 km²
Annual Visitors: 5,000
Nearest City: Muxima (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Yona

Country: Angola

Park ID: 1172

AVERAGE RATING: 32/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Yona National Park is situated in eastern Angola and encompasses vast areas of miombo woodland and savanna. The park was established to protect the region's diverse wildlife and plant species. It serves as an important conservation area for various antelope species and other wildlife native to Angola's eastern regions.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 31/100
2. INTENSITY 25/100
3. BEAUTY 43/100
4. GEOLOGY 23/100
5. PLANT LIFE 34/100
6. WILDLIFE 32/100
7. TRANQUILITY 83/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 12/100
9. SAFETY 28/100
10. HERITAGE 13/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Moxico Province
Established: 1964
Area: 7900 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Luena (45 mi)

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