U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Angola due to crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Angola safe? 🇦🇴
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As of October 2026, Angola scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Angola Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Angola destinations assessed, Lobito scores highest (60/100), while Luanda scores lowest (53/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except to Cabinda city.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Angola: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Angola destinations by safety score
#1🇦🇴LobitoModerate · updated 19 October 202660#2🇦🇴BenguelaModerate · updated 18 October 202659#3🇦🇴LuandaModerate · updated 13 October 202653
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03 · Evidence Signals
Angola safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2016 | 4.1 / 100k | 71 | World Bank Open Data (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 58/100 | 58 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 13.9 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Angola safety FAQ
Is Angola safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Angola Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Angola averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Angola?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lobito currently scores highest at 60/100 (Moderate). Luanda scores lowest at 53/100.
Where does this Angola safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.