Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Tourism, Márcio Daniel, on Thursday in Luanda, designated the Angolan Okavango region as an area of crucial importance, as it is part of a group of countries with established tourist destinations.
Speaking at the launch of the 2nd edition of “Raid Okavango,” taking place from September 13th to 23rd of this year, the minister emphasized that the region, within the context of the domestic tourism strategy, represents a lever for the country’s development.
“The second phase of our tourism expansion involves, above all, its regional integration within the group of countries with a wealth of natural landscapes, such as Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, which are part of the Okavango/Zambezi transfrontier conservation area”, he added.
In turn, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Management Agency for the Okavango Region (ANAGERO), Rui Lisboa, said that during the 2nd edition of the Raid, participants will attempt to “explore a route that starts at the Okavango water source” in the municipality of Chicala-Chaloanga in the province of Huambo and ends at Bico de Angola, in the province of Cuando.
According to him, in addition to Huambo, the Raid also includes municipalities and towns in the provinces of Huíla and Cubango, with the return route via the Caprivi Strip of the neighboring Republic of Namibia.
The Raid program also includes visits to iconic sites in Angola’s history, such as the Kings and Queens’ home in the region, as well as observing waterfalls, natural landscapes, wildlife in national parks, and community gatherings, among other attractions.
The first edition of the Okavango Rai took place from September 20th to 26th, covering the areas of Huambo, Menongue, Jamba, Bico de Angola, and Rundu, a region bordering Namibia.
The event ́s presentation ceremony that took place in the conference room of one of the hotels in Luanda, was attended by the ambassadors of Namibia and Kenya to Angola, partners and guests.
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