Pungo Andongo- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

The Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo, or Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo, are an impressive series of ancient monolithic rock formations in Angola's Malanje Province. These massive structures rise dramatically above the surrounding savanna, with the western subsystem being the most prominent and accessible. Located near the town of Pungo-Andongo, which once served as the capital of the Kingdom of Ndongo, the rocks hold deep historical significance. Tradition suggests that the carved footprints in the rocks belonged to Ana de Sousa Ginga, the revered queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Nearby, visitors can explore the ruins of the Fortress of Pungo-Andongo, a reminder of the region's turbulent past under Portuguese colonial rule.