Kundelungu National Park

Kundelungu National Park, established in 1970, is located in the Haut-Katanga province and spans an area of approximately 7,600 square kilometers. The park is situated on the Kundelungu Plateau, a high plateau with an average altitude ranging from 1,200 to 1,700 meters. One of the park's most famous attractions is the Lofoi Falls, which at 340 meters high, are among the tallest waterfalls in Africa. The landscape is characterized by a mix of open savanna, Miombo woodlands, and deep gorges carved by river erosion. The park hosts a variety of wildlife, including antelopes, jackals, and occasionally leopards, with populations being stabilized in recent years through conservation measures. Historically, the region served as a refuge for wildlife during the dry season due to the constant water sources on the plateau. Tourism in the park is growing in importance, particularly for hiking and nature observation around the waterfalls. The management places significant emphasis on protecting the watersheds, which are critical for the water supply of surrounding communities.

Nearby cities

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is the mining capital of the DR Congo and the second-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the country.

Likasi

Likasi is a major industrial city in the Upper Katanga Province, significantly involved in the processing of minerals.

Kipushi

Kipushi is a town in the Upper Katanga Province, situated right on the border with Zambia, known for its deep mine.

Kambove

Kambove is a historical mining town in Haut-Katanga province.

Pweto

Pweto is located at the northern end of Lake Mweru on the border with Zambia.

Kasumbalesa

Kasumbalesa is a border town in Upper Katanga Province, serving as a vital crossing point between DR Congo and Zambia.

Sakania

Sakania is the southernmost town of the DR Congo on the border with Zambia.

History & landmarks

University of Lubumbashi (Belvédère)

The distinctive campus buildings of the University of Lubumbashi, a center for education in the south.

Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium

A major sports stadium in Lubumbashi, formerly known as Stade de la Kenya.

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in Lubumbashi is a grand Romanesque-style cathedral and a landmark of the mining capital.

National Museum of Lubumbashi

The Musée National de Lubumbashi displays a rich collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic works from the Katanga region.

Palais de Justice Lubumbashi

The Palais de Justice in Lubumbashi is a notable colonial-era building that houses the high courts of the region.

Stade TP Mazembe

The Stade TP Mazembe is the private stadium of the famous Tout Puissant Mazembe football club in Lubumbashi.

More places

Lofoi Falls

One of the highest waterfalls in Africa, where the water plunges over 340 meters.

Lufira Valley Cattle Ranching

A significant area for cattle ranching in Haut-Katanga, favored by vast grassy plains.

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Kinsevere Mine

Kinsevere is a significant copper mine located near Lubumbashi in the Upper Katanga Province.

Jadotville (Likasi)

Likasi, formerly Jadotville, was the site of the famous 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where Irish UN troops fought Katangese secessionists.

Luiswishi Mine

A high-grade copper and cobalt mine not far from Lubumbashi in the resource-rich south.

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Kiubo Falls

Impressive cascades of the Lufira River in the Haut-Katanga province.

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Lubumbashi Children's Park

Children's parks in Lubumbashi offer safe and fun environments for the city's youth to play and socialize.

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Ruashi Mine

A significant open-pit copper and cobalt mine near Lubumbashi.