Serra da Leba, Mountain plateau in Huíla Province, Angola
Serra da Leba is a high plateau in southern Angola that spans a large area and features multiple climate zones. The formation creates a natural transition between different landscape types with steep drop-offs and expansive highland regions.
The road through Serra da Leba was built in the late 1960s as an important connection between different regions of Angola. This infrastructure enabled better transportation links between the cities of Lubango and Humpata and the higher elevations.
This formation appears on Angola's 2000 Kwanza banknote, marking its importance as a distinctive national landmark. The appearance on currency reflects how deeply this place is woven into the country's identity.
You can reach the plateau via National Road 280, which climbs from the lower plains up to the higher regions. The ascent is visible along the route and offers several stopping points with good views along the way.
The road up features seven consecutive hairpin turns that create a steep climb over a short distance. These tight curves are a defining characteristic of the route and require careful driving.
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