Serra da Leba

Serra da Leba is a mountain pass and scenic stretch of road on the escarpment of the Angolan central plateau in Huíla Province, southern Angola. It is best known for its long, winding highway and dramatic drops from the plateau to the coastal plain.

The route is prized for its dramatic switchbacks and panoramic views over the surrounding highlands and lower plains; drivers and photographers commonly stop at the summit viewpoint. The road provides a direct route connecting plateau towns to lower-lying regions and is a local landmark on journeys around Lubango.

The pass sits on the escarpment above the coastal plain of Huíla Province, approached from the city of Lubango and nearby plateau settlements. The surrounding landscape is steep and rocky, forming a clear transition from highland plateau to lower valleys.

• Scenic mountain pass: The pass features a steep, serpentine paved road with multiple sharp hairpin bends and an established roadside viewpoint near the summit.

The pass is reached along the N3 road near Lubango in Huíla Province. From Lubango, head toward the escarpment; the pass is well signposted and frequently used by local and tourist traffic. Drive with caution and allow time for stops at the viewpoints.

• Drive carefully on the Serra da Leba pass - steep, winding roads require cautious driving and attention to local traffic.
• Pull over at designated viewpoints for photographs; the switchback road yields dramatic vistas but narrow shoulders.