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Lying within the Huíla Province, the Humpata plateau rises 2284m above sea level at its highest point. This highlands region covers southwest Angola with Lubango being the main city (the second biggest city in Angola). Serra da Leba is the only climbing location developed within the Humpata plateau, though there is more potential for more development along the plateau cliff face. One of the possible places for developing new routes is at Tundavala gorge which is based north of Serra da Leba. Hampata plateau cliffs form part of the Great Escarpment of southern Africa which consists of solid quartzite sandstone.

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Things to do:

  • Cristo Rei - Statue of Christ the Redeemer viewpoint overlooking Lubango.
  • Mercado Municipal - Local market in Lubango selling artisanal products and fresh produce.
  • Fenda do Alto Bimbe - A massive gorge (45 minute drive out Lubango)
  • Fenda da Tundavala - A 1 000m drop gorge (30 minutes out Lubango)
  • Cachoeira Tundavala - A waterfall behind a restaurant called Tundavala. This restuarant is known for its coffee.
  • Le Chalet - A Swiss-French restaurant based in Lubango that sells cheese, dairy products, baked goods, and coffee.
  • Strawberry Farm - Angola's largest producer of strawberries.
Single & Multi Pitch
Waterfall Gorge
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Serra da Leba pass

Serra da Leba

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Boulder
Sport
Trad
Big wall
Alpine
Ice
Serra da Leba rock consists of quartzite sandstone creating vertical walls with cracks and crimps.
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AM Shade
Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade
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Equipped with x number of Bolts & Chains (lower off rings)
Alpine
Area's or routes located in mountainous regions and requiring multiple mountain skills (navigation ; extreme weather ; self sufficiency ; remote )
Ice
Area or Route requires Ice Climbing and associated Winter skills
Sport
Area or Route is fully equipped as a sport climb. Separate distinction for # of PITCHES
Sport & Trad
Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles
Trad
Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties
2 Pitches
Indicates the typical # of pitches of the area or route
Special
Indicates that a specialised Rack or Traditional equipment is typically required and will be mentioned in the Route Description BETA
Standard
Indicates that typically a Standard Traditional Rack will suffice. Typically in ZA that is a 8-10 Cams + 10-15 wires/nuts.
50m
Indicates the minimum length rope needed to typically climb safely.
Double
Typically climbed using half ropes
Corner
Climbs or mostly climbs a corner system. This often requires stemming as a technique.
Crack Climb
Follows a crack-system predominantly and may require good jamming technique.
Overhang
Indicates the overall style. Face climbing is steeper than slab usually on small holds and edges, often feeling delicate / insecure.
Overhang
Overhanging, usually involving roofs.
Powerful
Powerful style is often in conjunction with another style but feeling more powerful than is common for the style.
Slab
Usually not quite vertical and requiring smearing and friction techniques.
Steep
Consistently steeper than Vertical but not overhanging / roof-y
Technical
Additional to general styles, requiring careful sequence and thoughtful climbing.
Vert
General vertical climbing with no other defining style.
A bold lead
A bold lead with potentially serious consequences (including a ground fall) to falling off.
Crime
Beware of high incidence of crime
Exposed Sections
Beware of exposed sections
Flooding
Be ware of localised flooding and swollen rivers & river crossings
Highball
Warning - Highball boulder
Lightning
Beware thunderstorms and lightning
Scramble Sections
Sections involve scrambling and may require a rope
Different Start & End Point
The starting and ending points for this adventure are at different locations and may require seperate transport.
Water Shortage
Water can be scarce, be sure to carry sufficient.