Natural
attractions
There are several municipal gardens and flower beds in the city, proof
of Huambo’s fertile soil.
Also beautiful are its forested area and fields of flowers, among which
are the unrivalled collection of Dahlias (more than 500 varieties) The
Parque Almirante Ame-rico Tomas, right in the city centre, has a children’s
park, a nature reserve and a greenhouse.
The Kavongue Forest reserve, has an area of 39 km2. It is located at the
junction of the meridian lines Kuito-Bie.
Rivers
The rivers Keve, Cunene, Caalai, Cunhangamua, Capanda, Anhara and Cinquenta
are rich in stocks for angling.
20 Km away there is the Albufeira do Cuango, with excellent conditions
for the practice of water sports just like a beach in the middle of the
plain.
Another important place to visit is the Dam do Ngove, there is a river
beach with good conditions for swim-ming, angling and sailing. There are
various gardens spread around the city and also municipal flower beds.
The waters at Balombo are rich in minerals and are considered to have
medicinal properties.
