AtChicala, you’ll have a selection of panoramic selection ofAngolandishesto choose from, toenjoy some of the best cuisine of Africa fused with Portuguese tradition from Europe in its best form!
After your feast and sampling session, next it is on to a visit toSaint Michael Fortress,aPortuguesefortressbuilt in 1576 byPaulo Dias de Novais.
Saint Michael Fortress became the administrative center of the colony in 1627 and was a majoroutletforslavetraffictoBrazil. The fort was for many years a self-contained town protected by thick walls encrusted with cannons.
Inside the fort, elaborate ceramic tiles tell the story of Angola from early years. In the courtyard are large, imposing statues ofPortugal's first king, the firstEuropeanto reachAngola,DiegoCo, renowned explorerVascodaGama,and other notables.
Until 1975, the fortress served as theheadquartersof theCommander-in-Chiefof thePortuguese Armed Forcesin Angola. Today, it holds theMuseum of Military History, and the Aviation Museum.
Next we will enjoy a short visit to the museum to see the history and the excellent aircraft collection. At the and of the afternoon, there will be aCapoeira Workshop on Luanda Island,while the sun goes down!
We can cap off the evening with some optional cocktails and relax while feeling thevibes of Angolan music and nightlife. If you are feeling really energetic, you can even dance! If you would like to go out, that is optional as well, and the nightlife is typically subject to weekends as it is the busiest and most hopping nights, naturally.