Cameia National Park

Park Angolan park of seasonal wetlands and savanna wildlife

Cameia National Park in Moxico Province preserves seasonal wetlands and savanna landscapes. Visitors seek birdwatching, fishing and remote wildlife encounters during low‑water seasons.

Cameia National Park is a protected area in Moxico Province in eastern Angola that conserves seasonally flooded plains, shallow lakes and surrounding miombo woodland. The two prominent shallow lakes in the area are focal points for wildlife and local livelihoods.

The landscape includes expansive floodplain grasslands seasonally inundated, shallow lakes and patches of miombo woodland that support waterbirds, aquatic life and large herbivores where present. Birdwatching, observing wetland ecology and seeing extensive floodplain scenery are principal attractions for visitors who reach the park.

Originally set aside as a conservation unit under Angola’s system of protected areas, the park’s management and accessibility have varied with national circumstances; it remains recognized for its wetland and woodland values.

The park lies in eastern Angola’s Moxico Province, forming part of a broad inland plain crossed by seasonal waterways and containing shallow lakes within the regional floodplain.

  • Wetland and woodland systems: The park protects seasonally flooded plains and miombo woodland characteristic of eastern Angola, with lakes that attract waterbirds and local fisheries.

What to See #

  • Lago Cameia: Lago Cameia - a shallow lake central to the park's seasonal floodplain system and important for waterbirds and fisheries.
  • Lago Dilolo: Lago Dilolo - a larger shallow lake near the park that forms part of the wetland complex and supports abundant birdlife during the wet season.
Cameia National Park
Cameia National Park, Moxico Province, Angola
-11.8227, 21.7536

Tips for Visiting Cameia National Park #

  • Visit during the dry season (approximately May-October) when roads are more reliable and wildlife is concentrated near permanent water, making game easier to spot.
  • Use a 4x4 and local guide-Cameia is remote, track conditions change with the rains, and local operators know where wildlife and seasonal lagoons are most accessible.
  • Confirm permissions and logistics in advance with local authorities or lodges; services and formal visitor infrastructure are limited, so organized arrangements are essential.

Best Time to Visit Cameia National Park #

Best during the May-October dry season for wildlife viewing and more reliable access.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C
Drier conditions concentrate wildlife around waterholes and make overland travel easier.
Wet season
November-April · 22-30°C
Heavy rains flood plains and increase vegetation-scenic but some areas may be inaccessible and mosquitoes more numerous.

Weather & Climate near Cameia National Park #

Climate

Cameia National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1228 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

214 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
27°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 28°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
28°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
10° 30°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
13° 33°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

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