Bicuari National Park

Bicuari National Park spans 7,900 square kilometers of sandy hills and shrub thickets on the Huíla Plateau, bordered by the Cunene River to the east.

Established as a hunting reserve in 1938 and transformed into a national park in 1964, the park experienced significant wildlife losses during the Angolan Civil War from 1975 to 2002.

The park maintains connections with local communities in Quipungo, Matala, and Gambos municipalities, who integrate traditional practices with conservation efforts.

Visitors can access the park through Lubango city, located 120 kilometers northwest, where transportation and accommodation arrangements should be made in advance.

The park features a distinct temperate highland tropical climate where average temperatures remain below 22°C, supporting both miombo and mopane woodland ecosystems.

Location: Huíla Province

Inception: 1964

GPS coordinates: -15.28978,14.80722

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18