Stats and Helpful Info

The following are some stats as well as some info that might be helpful to future travelers:

(Please note that the prices are relevant at the time that we traveled and should therefore be adjusted. The cost of the accommodation does not include some “freebies” like staying at friends or bushcamping, and the amount reflected is per couple per night)

Country :                  Angola

Dates:                        6^th May to 22^nd May 2008

Exchange rate:       R1 = 7.5 Kwanzas

Number of Nights: 16

Distance traveled:  2 493 km

Average distance per day:  156km

Cost of Diesel:        R4.35 per litre (no jokes!!)

Average fuel consumption:   7.2km/litre

Diesel used:  346litres

Worst Road/s:   Moimba to Pediva (Average speed 19 kms per hour)

Best Road/s:           Leba Pass and the road from Namibe to Lubango

                                    From Benguela to Luanda

                                    AND THAT IS IT !!!

Favourite new destination:  Benguela

Average cost of accommodation:  R958 for room only !!!!

Number of Bushcamps:   10 !!!

Cheapest Acommodation:   Camping  Flamingo Lodge R310 per site per night

Most enjoyable:      First Bushcamp

Average cost per day:  R618