Mid-Range Travel Guide: Angola

Accommodation

$60-150 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses, boutique lodges with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, casual international cuisine, some street food

Transportation

$25-60 per day

Private taxis, ride-sharing services, occasional car rental, domestic flights for longer distances

Activities

$40-100 per day

Guided tours, national park entries, cultural experiences, boat trips, museum visits

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared taxis instead of private transfers (usually 70-85% savings on transportation)

Stay in neighborhoods outside city centers for accommodation savings of 30-50%

Book domestic flights well in advance for potential savings of 40-60% over last-minute bookings

Join group tours instead of private tours for activity savings of 50-70%

Shop at local supermarkets for snacks and drinks rather than tourist areas (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Travel during shoulder season months for accommodation discounts of 20-40%

Relying solely on private taxis and transfers instead of learning public transport options (can triple transportation costs)

Eating exclusively in hotel restaurants and tourist zones (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)

Not budgeting for Angola's generally higher costs compared to other African destinations (can lead to 50-100% budget overruns)

Booking accommodation and tours at the last minute during peak season (often 40-80% more expensive)

Not accounting for the limited ATM network outside major cities (can lead to expensive emergency cash solutions)