Excursion Luanda market & miradouro da lua tour at Luanda

A 45 minute drive will take you to the Benfica Market, where you have the opportunity to buy wooden artifacts, paintings and various other African artifacts.

Slave Museum

After time spent at the Benfica market, take a short walk to the Slave Museum (confirmation pending), a 17th century building. The museum was founded in 1997 and is situated in the village of Morro da Cruz, just south of Luanda. It stands majestically atop a cliff, overlooking the tourist paradise of Mussulo Island. Beside it, you'll find the Capela da Case Grande, where slaves were baptized before being put onto slave ships for transport to the Americas. The property was originally owned by Álvaro de Carvalho Matoso, who was one of the biggest slave traders on the African coast. He died in 1798, but his family continued his questionable trade until the export of slaves was outlawed by Queen Maria the Second in 1836. Today, the museum stands as a poignant reminder of Angola's tragic past.

Miradoura da Lua Viewpoint

Continue your tour on to Miradoura da Lua, or Viewpoint of the Moon, offering stunning views. The Miradouro da Lua has been uniquely eroded and shaped by the wind and rain over the course of thousands of years. Once you have enjoyed the views of this nature's wonder, enjoy a light snack before we returning to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Benifica Market, Slave Museum, Capela da Case Grande, Miradouro da Lua, Light Snack

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and it is not suitatble for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Tours in Luanda are conducted in various sized vehicles. Although the vehicles in Luanda are of a basic design, they are well maintained and have air-conditioning. They do not have microphones or toilet facilities. Whilst the roads are tarred in Luanda, there are many with potholes. There are also a number of bumpy dirt roads, which will be navigated carefully. Please note that traffic conditions can seriously impact the suggested tour timings and can cause heavy delays. There is no formal guiding qualification required for Angola, and in order to support the local community we use local escorts/guides. Please remember that English is a third language! Some of the international embassies and government buildings may fall under 'military or state defense objects'. You are not allowed to take pictures and may run into serious problems ignoring these rules. Please therefore ask your tour guides advice first. The order of sites visited and actual tour content is subject to change based on current local conditions. The cost of providing a tour program in Luanda is proportionately more expensive than in neighbouring nations. Unfortunately this is reflected in the proices of the tours and we thank you for your understanding.