Unlock Angola’s Hidden Wilderness: The Untamed Route from Calai to Dirico That Travellers Dare Not Miss!
Peter told us Southern Angola used to be teeming with wildlife, from elephants to lions to giraffes to leopards, but the fighting drove most of them to the safety of Namibia. Even though the war ended over 20 years ago, countless landmines still litter the province, and he lamented that Angola still hasn’t quite gotten on its feet. Corruption may be rife and infrastructure is lacking, but it’s clear you can’t break the spirit of the Angolan people!
Dirico: Where the Rivers Meet
After a four-hour ride, taking countless hits from overgrown bushes and yielding to cows, we arrived in the town of Dirico. Atop a hill where the Cuito River meets the Cubango River, it’s a lovely location and a cheery place. The town square is anchored by its namesake sign and garden with a cute elephant and hippo statue. Adults and kids alike were playing soccer, and we could hear a church choir practicing.
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