Tourism in Angola

The tourism industry in Angola is based on the country's natural environment, including its rivers, waterfalls and coastline.

[1] Angola's tourism industry is relatively new, as much of the country was ravaged during the post-colonial civil war which ended in 2002.

[3] Iona National Park, located in Namibe Province, is another popular tourist destination.

Before the Angolan Civil War, Iona was an "animal paradise, rich in big game".

Other mammals which occurred, include lion, leopard, wild dog and spotted hyena".