Catholic Mission Cabinda | Informal Campsite

December 24th, 2023 by Offroad.Mausler

As we were sent back from the border because of Christmas, we spend the night here. We were really grateful for that place but have to mention that we didn’t use the toilet/shower because it was REALLY dirty and smelly. And unfortunately saw non of the priests (sure they were busy because of Christmas). Just the kids there said it’s okay to stay here. There are a lot of mosquitoes and sand flies, be aware. Free Wi-Fi at the beach (you only have to cross the street), but just until evening. No Wi-Fi after 8 pm.

December 20th, 2023 by paulo-machado

sorry want to write " a lot of children stay here"

December 20th, 2023 by paulo-machado

Usefull to stop in Cabinda but don' expect too much. We can't use the bathroom it was so dirty and smely. No tap water avalaible. People start really early at the morning and a lot pf chilien stay around all the evening. It's ok for 1 night but we wouldn't stay more time.

December 1st, 2023 by whereelseto

When we arrived in Cabinda we got very sick and were so happy to be able to stay with the mission. We stayed for 10 days here. Most of the time things are happening here in the early morning and evening (like chore practice or church etc)
In daytime it is very quiet and you have the space all for yourself.

It is very safe here and the people are so nice. You can find everything you need in the surrounding area. Btw if you want to take a taxi into the city center, you can recognise them by searching for the broken cars.

October 3rd, 2023 by cheekymonkeys_overafrica

Such a nice place to stay ! Safe, perfect location and good vibes!
The father Futti is such a beautiful person who will make you as comfortable as you wish.
We could pitch our tent wherever we wanted and could even use the hosepipe to refill water and wash our cars. Dont miss the mango tree in the backyard hosting the fruit bat colony hanging there (locals are hunting them with stick for their meat...).
Also the beach plus the shoprite and its cheap biltong are next door.
Excellent stay of 2 nights for us!

July 3rd, 2023 by thefilmppl

Good place to sleep. It’s quite calm (when they don’t have choir practice) and very central. Right across there’s free wifi at the beach. Lots of mosquitoes though, so keep your doors closed!

March 2nd, 2023 by LondontoCapeTown

Still good - very kind people who were happy to let me stay.

July 25th, 2022 by boryenek

Very friendly Padre Fruti, he was living in France and Ghana. We stayed for free in our rooftent in the courtyard with access to a toilet and cold shower. Be careful, too many mosquitos.

May 21st, 2022 by SIL & Paco. La Chatita around the world

As explained Padre Futi is extremely helpful. We stayed for free with toilet available. Next morning, Mess and religious chorus. Very emotional.

May 20th, 2022 by SIL & Paco. La Chatita around the world

As explained Padre Futi welcome us very warmy. Really a very kind person. He invite us to campos for free and opened toilets for us. Beautiful and peaceful place. Entrante is next to Churchill, the following gate .

May 25th, 2019 by llheim.ink

The overnight parking is not in the church compound. It is the first gate past the church. Follow the dirt road around to the left. They had us park under the huge mango trees 2 "spaces" to the right of the old bus. Very friendly people and veauriful singing in the evenings from the church.

January 8th, 2019 by 2swiss

First it seemed abandonned ( on ohne there ). We parked in the shade and later we met people who let us camp and opened the shower/ toilet which is used by the students? Father Futi is a very frienly man.

October 5th, 2017 by veroiryviajar.com

With didn’t meet Padre Futi but a guy let us camp in the compound. The toilets and the showers didn’t work, but is a perfect place to stay one night before crossing the border. There is also a supermarket near there.

June 23rd, 2017 by afrika-drimslar.de

Father Futi gave us a warm welcome too. Camping beneath Trees in sandy Car Park. Nice Toilets and Showers. The Beach is just opposite the Compound, a nice Location to have a Beer in the Sunset. Registration with Immigration was not needed for one Night according to Futi. We stayed for free. Probably the best Overlander Camp Spot in Cabinda.

May 17th, 2017 by ourepictrip.com

Immigration has asked the Father to have campers register with them. A priest escorted us there in the morning but they didn't seem interested in us (much to the priest annoyance). Wasted an hour. Hopefully they will clarify the procedure.

March 18th, 2017 by zsuzsiestekergo

There are showers now. Father Futi is still fun.

April 17th, 2014 by Norbert's Adventures

Very welcoming people, especially the priest Futi is very kind and a joy to talk to, camping inside their grounds with good toilets but no showers, water available, we stayed for free and everybody was happy that we visited Cabinda