Cameia National Park

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.

• 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.