Longa-Mavinga National Park

National Park Extensive protected savanna supporting large mammals and ecosystems

Vast protected area in Angola’s interior created to reconnect wildlife corridors; visitors come for remote safaris, large-mammal sightings and multi-day bush camps.

Longa-Mavinga National Park
-16.1700, 20.2500

How to Get to Longa-Mavinga National Park #

Longa-Mavinga requires planned access through Angolan park authorities and usually involves chartered vehicles from regional towns. Fly-in safari operators and guided expeditions are the most practical access options; check with Angolan national park services for permits.

Tips for Visiting Longa-Mavinga National Park #

  • Plan long game drives with a reputable operator who knows the park's regulations and animal movement patterns.
  • Bring binoculars and a camera with a long lens; sightings are often distant in savanna terrain.
  • Respect park rules about night drives and off-road driving - they protect both wildlife and visitors.

Best Time to Visit Longa-Mavinga National Park #

Best during the dry season for classic safari wildlife viewing.

Dry Season (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Best wildlife viewing as animals congregate around shrinking water sources.
Wet Season (Nov-Apr)
Nov-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation and calving season for many species, but roads may be less passable.

Weather & Climate near Longa-Mavinga National Park #

Climate

Longa-Mavinga National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (748 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 27°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
26°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
29°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
12° 32°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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