Travel Smart
Honest, sourced guidance so you travel confident. Most of any country is calmer than the headlines suggest.
Safety
Luanda and coast (Bengo, Kwanza Sul)
Exercise increased cautionLuanda is the safest region; street crime exists but is manageable with standard precautions. Petty theft and mugging occur in crowded markets and at night. Coastal towns are quieter and lower risk.
Avoid: Avoid wandering slums at night; use registered taxis. Some suburbs south of the city are high-crime.
Source: US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
Eastern provinces (Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Moxico)
Reconsider travelDiamond mining regions with limited infrastructure, banditry, and occasional armed group activity. Travel here is difficult and risky; permits often required.
Avoid: Mining areas; unmarked roads; travel after dark.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
2 zones rated separately against US State Department, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
National Police (PN)
police · Nationwide
Pronto-Socorro
ambulance · Nationwide
Bombeiros
fire · Nationwide
Hospital Clinica Sagrada Esperanca (private)
hospital · Luanda