Cangandala National Park, National park in Malanje Province, Angola.

Cangandala National Park is a protected area in Malanje Province with rolling hills of sandlime rock and grassland valleys. The terrain contains natural drainage systems fed by two major rivers that flow through the region.

The park was established in 1963 after authorities discovered a significant population of giant sable antelope in the region. It received formal national park status in 1970 to protect this antelope species.

The giant sable antelope was first described only in 1916, and for nearly half a century it was known from a narrow strip of land between the Cuanza and Luando rivers, protected early as the Luando Integral Nature Reserve. A second, much smaller population found near Cangandala in the late 1950s led to the reserve that became the national park.

The best time to visit is from June to September when temperatures are more moderate and animals congregate near water sources. Organizing a guided tour with experienced leaders is essential for seeing wildlife and navigating the terrain safely.

The giant sable antelope was only described in 1916 and was long known from a narrow strip of land between the Cuanza and Luando rivers. A second, much smaller population found near Cangandala in the late 1950s led to the reserve being proclaimed, and later to the park itself.