Moco

Moco Mountain is Angola's tallest mountain, rising 8,596 feet above sea level in the country's west-central area. It is 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Huambo in Huambo Province, in the western portion of the country.

It is located on the inland-facing slopes of the western mountain ranges, and is part of the Angolan montane forest-grassland mosaic ecological zone. Mosaic refers to the fact that they are covered in savanna and small areas of woodland. This area has a wet and dry season, as well as a high risk of grassland fires. The sugar-bush (or protea), a blooming bush, is one of the most prevalent species on this mountain. There are about 233 bird species here, including endangered species like Swierstra's Francolin, Angola Cave Chat, Angola Slaty Flycatcher, and Ludwig's Double-Collared Sunbird.

Although it is not legally protected, the mountain has been designated as an Important Bird Area. This mountain summit was named one of Angola's Seven Wonders in 2014. It is a popular tourist destination as well as a local hangout since it offers good hiking, bird-watching, rappelling, and paragliding options.

Location: Huambo Province

Elevation: 2,620 m