Tundavala Gap- Travel Tips
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Natural Scenery
Angola
5 Reviews
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Suggested Duration: 4 hours
Tundavala Gap, a striking canyon in the Serra da Leba near Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola, rises to about 2,400 meters, offering a sharp contrast with the plains below. It marks the western edge of the Humpata Plateau, part of Southern Africa's Great Escarpment. In 2012, the Angolan government designated Tundavala as a cultural landscape, recognizing its geological and cultural significance. The viewpoint provides expansive views over the surrounding landscape, stretching towards Moçâmedes and showcasing Angola's rugged beauty. The name "Tundavala," derived from the Nyaneka language, reflects the area's dramatic openness. Located about 18 km from Lubango, Tundavala Gap offers a breathtaking perspective that underscores the connection between Angola's cultural identity and its natural heritage.

Reviews of Tundavala Gap

  • reviews-avatar Trent Pedersen
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-08-15

    Beautiful lookout. Great climbing potential too, though I am not sure if one would need special permissions.

  • reviews-avatar Candace Allgood
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-07-22

    Breathtaking viewpoint and the drive here is also spectacular with granite roads! There are tribal people who sell their baskets to the tourists here, which makes it a unique cultural experience. I hope all treat them with love and respect that they deserve! We all come from different backgrounds and understanding.

  • reviews-avatar Gilberto Kohn
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-05-31

    Beautiful landscape. You must visit it. Be careful with the corrupted police officers, but they are cheap!

  • reviews-avatar APRIL ALTAMIRA
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-04-11

    The scenery was amazing. There are no toilets. I’m writing this review to let others know that our overland group and a separate couple in a private vehicle who were camping in the parking lots were held at gun point the night we were there March 31, 2024. We did see a “security guard” with around most of the afternoon/evening who carried a riffle. We even shared our dinner with him. I went into my tent at 9:30pm and then shortly afterwards we heard the German couple screaming for help from the second parking lot. They said they were being robbed and the masked man left. Not more than 5 mins later the said man fired a shot into the air. I knew it was less than 100m from us so I got my stuff from my tent and went onto our massive secured bus. The gun man went around our campsite speaking in English, while most of our group of 22 were hiding in their tents, asking how we were and if we were ok. We thought he was the security guard to watch over us. When I looked at the window it was the gunman and he cocked his gun and I told the few others in the truck with me to get down. He had our tour leader at gun point and stole his cell phone and our driver actually wrestled with him to get the gun away, he failed and fell injuring his wrist and hand, but the gunman fled. Then everyone in both groups packed up quickly to leave to another camp place to sleep. So go during the day but DO NOT STAY AT NIGHT. We actually think our gunman was the security guard.

  • reviews-avatar Brock Simon
    5
    Reviewed: 2023-12-30

    Beautiful viewpoint and one of the highest most prominent cliffs I’ve ever seen. Plenty of great photo opportunities. There are some local kids that will ask for money but nothing to aggressive. If you take the dirt roads off to the right when you enter you can find free wild camping spots that are truly spectacular. We found a spot with a great view at sunrise and sunset and were completely on our own the entire night and morning.

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