Moxico

The province is divided into the following municipalities: Alto Zambeze, Bundas, Camanongue, Léua, Luacano, Luau, Luchazes, Lumeje, Moxico.

Climate

The climate is tropical hot and humid with an average temperature of 22ºC and the characteristics of two seasons: rainy and dry.

Population

Culture

The local culture is made up of the Tchokwes, Luchazes, Luvales, Umdundus, Lunda-Dembos, Bundas tribes and other minor linguistic ethnic groups. The most widely spoken language is Tchokwe.

Traditional dance Tchianda is a rhythm that belongs to the Cokwe culture that in Angola are found in greater numbers in the provinces of Moxico, South Lunda and North Lunda. The traditional music of the Tchianda dance is called “Sassatsokwe Style”.

Mucanda: It's a male circumcision ritual. In Cokwe culture it is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Tundandgis “name given to the circumcised” are kept away from their families for a certain period of time of 2 to 6 months.

How to get to Moxico

To visit Moxico there are 3 access routes to the province, which are as follows:

Flight

The province of Moxico has 2 airports. On the one hand, Luena airport (Comandate Dangereux) receives both small and large domestic airlines TAAG and AERONAUTICAL SLJ. On the other hand, we have the Luau international airport (General Sapilinha Sambalanga). It receives routes from neighboring countries such as Congo and Zambia.

By Bus

having him Luanda as a starting point, you arrive at the interprovincial transport company (Macon) located in the Gamek district. The bus passes the provinces of the Bengo, North Kwanza, Malange and the end is at South Lunda, where you should take another minibus or tour to continue the journey to the city of Luena. From Luanda to Moxico the trip can take at least 28 hours.

Train

For access by train, you must first arrive by car to the province of Huambo or bié, then arrive at the city's train station and take the CFB train to the city of Luena.

Where to stay

To stay in the city of Luena, we have the following hotel units that can serve as your choice:

• Kandamba Hotel
• IU-Moxico Hotel
• Kawango Hotel
• Hotel Kawissa – Moxico
• Mokalf Resindecial

Transport

On average, most of the population within the city travel by motorcycle taxi (cupapata). The city of Luena has urban public transport (minibuses) and also has private taxis (Nosso Táxi).

Typical dishes & where to eat

Some of the typical dishes are fresh and dried mushrooms popularly known as “tortulho”.

The basis of food is the sniffs, which can be accompanied with herbs, cassava leaves, beans, game meat or chana fish (fresh fish or dried fish).

Where to eat

For meals, you can visit the restaurant at Hotel Kandamba, Hotel IU-Moxico, Restaurant Mokalf or even at César restaurant (Hotel Kawango).

If you want to take a break from the city of Luena and get to the South Dala and enjoy the food made at Tia Eunice's tent. On weekends, this bar receives several clients from the main municipality, it is possible to make reservations.

What to do

Moxico has exotic places that steal the attention of any visitor, we can highlight the following:

Visit Cameia National Park

O Cameia National Park it was considered a national park in 1957, and where several species of fish can be found, such as caqueia, mussata, among others, and animals such as jaguars, nusses, pacaças and sables. It has an area of 14,450 km². It is limited to the north by the Benguela railway, to the south by the Luena river, to the west by the Lumege river and to the east by the Luangunge, Chifumagi, Zambezi and Lulua rivers.

Visiting Lake Dilolo:

O Dilolo lake is the largest freshwater lake in Angola, located in the municipality of Luacano. In addition to its immeasurable beauty, Dilolo is a lake of myths and legends.

What to bring in the suitcase

• Winter clothes;
• Socks and scarf;
• forest boots;
• moisturizing skin creams;
• lip moisturizers;
• Cash;
• Camera.

Tips for managing expectations

• The institutions of traditional power in Moxico are supported by religion, kinship and social organization.
• They worship the “elders” and their magical-religious beliefs are very strong, determining economic and social life;
• It is a city with no traffic (easy to use cars);
• The quality of services provided may not exceed expectations (Especially public services);
• It is possible to run into electrical power problems;
• In Luena only two telephone networks work, Unitel and Angola Telecom;
• In some municipalities there is no mobile network coverage;
• There are tourist places that, in order to have access, the local authorities (Soba) must first carry out spiritual rituals to ask their ancestors for authorization for a particular visit. The image below illustrates the national authorities in Angola.

What to take home

• Mwana Powder Statue (symbolizes the beautiful woman). Illustrated in the image below.
• Honey (one of the best honey in Angola);
• Chana fish.

With this tourist guide you can enjoy a complete visit to the province of Moxico. Please let us know if this article was helpful to you in the comments below.

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