Overview
Lobito is Angola's third-largest city with 436,000 residents, famous for its exceptionally long natural harbor stretching 5 km along the Restinga Peninsula. The city serves as a major Atlantic port and railway hub connecting to the interior of Central Africa, making it a transit stop for cargo and adventurous travelers.
Architecture · Beach · History · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Money
Angola uses the Angolan Kwanza (AOA). Prices in Lobito are high for most goods except alcohol.
Transport
Lobito is 13 km from Catumbela Airport and 33 km from Benguela Airport. The EN-100 road connects to Luanda and Benguela; EN-250 goes east to Balombo.
Weather
Tropical arid climate: dry warm winters (June-Sept, 17-25°C) and wet hotter summers (Oct-May, 22-30°C). June-Aug are driest months.