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Kissama National Park

About Kissama National Park

Kissama National Park gives you an easy way to experience Angola’s wild side without straying too far from Luanda. Known for its wide landscapes, recovering wildlife, and mix of river, coastline, and savannah, it feels broader and more varied than a standard day trip. It is a strong choice if you want nature, open space, and a safari-style setting that adds a very different side to your time in Angola. 

When to visit

May to Sep. is the easiest overall window, with drier weather, cooler conditions, and more practical access across the park.

Most popular: June - August

Spring · Sep, Oct, Nov

Spring, from Sep. to Nov., is warm and increasingly humid, with September still relatively dry before October and November bring a more obvious shift toward the rains. It is a strong period for scenery and wildlife, though conditions become progressively stickier and less predictable later in the season.

Summer · Dec, Jan, Feb

Summer, from Dec. to Feb., is warm, green, and wetter across the Kissama area, with lush vegetation and higher humidity along the coastal plain. It can feel richly atmospheric, but rainfall is more frequent and travel is less effortless than in the dry months.

Autumn · Mar, Apr, May

Autumn, from Mar. to May., is a transition season when the rains ease and the landscape stays fresh and vivid. March and April can still be wet, but by May conditions are markedly drier and more comfortable, making late autumn a strong shoulder season.

Winter · Jun, Jul, Aug

Winter, from Jun. to Aug., is the driest and coolest period in the Kissama area, with very little rain and more comfortable daytime conditions. This is one of the easiest seasons for exploring the park, especially for travellers prioritising road access, clearer skies, and all-round comfort.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    31°C / 88°F

  • Winter low

    20°C / 68°F

  • Rain

    159 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

From central Luanda, drive south for about 70 to 75 kilometres toward Kissama National Park, which is the nearest major gateway and the usual starting point for visits by road. The park lies between the Cuanza River and the Atlantic coast, so the final stretch takes you into a much quieter, more open landscape.

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