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Track the world's rarest antelope — Angola's majestic palanca negra
The giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani) is Angola's national symbol and one of the world's rarest large mammals. With sweeping curved horns reaching up to 1.5 metres, the "palanca negra" is arguably Africa's most magnificent antelope — and it exists nowhere else on Earth.
This exclusive expedition travels to Cangandala National Park in Malanje Province, where a small but growing population of giant sable is carefully protected. Working with local conservationists and rangers, you'll track these elusive animals through miombo woodland. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter for the truly intrepid.
Cinematic Timeline
Arrive in Luanda. City tour and briefing on the expedition ahead. Overnight in Luanda.
Arrive in Luanda. City tour and briefing on the expedition ahead. Overnight in Luanda.
Final morning in the bush. Fly back to Luanda for departure.
Final morning in the bush. Fly back to Luanda for departure.
Charter flight to Malanje Province. Transfer to Cangandala National Park — Angola's smallest but most precious park. Settle into expedition camp.
Charter flight to Malanje Province. Transfer to Cangandala National Park — Angola's smallest but most precious park. Settle into expedition camp.
Dawn expeditions with rangers to locate the giant sable (palanca negra). Fewer than 200 exist. Camera traps and tracking. Support ongoing conservation research.
Dawn expeditions with rangers to locate the giant sable (palanca negra). Fewer than 200 exist. Camera traps and tracking. Support ongoing conservation research.
Visit the dramatic Pungo Andongo (Black Rocks) — massive basalt pillars in the savanna. Cultural visit to local villages.
Visit the dramatic Pungo Andongo (Black Rocks) — massive basalt pillars in the savanna. Cultural visit to local villages.
5 Experiences · 3h 30m Journey
8:00 AM departure · 11:30 AM return · Every moment accounted for
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Yes. Cangandala, Angola is a well-established tourism area with excellent safety records. Our guides have 10+ years of experience and all vehicles are fully insured. Over 14,000 guests have travelled with Ingwe Africa Safaris.
The price covers 4x4 transport, expert guide & ranger, park & conservation fees, camping accommodation. Not included: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is complimentary.
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