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    lomami-forest-corridor - Congo Basin forest destination in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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    Lowland & Core Rainforests

    Lomami Forest Corridor

    Tshopo, Maniema, Sankuru Tropical lowland rainforest

    About This Forest

    The Lomami Forest Corridor connects Lomami National Park to surrounding forest blocks, creating one of Central Africa's most important wildlife corridors. This region is famous for the 2012 discovery of the lesula monkey and harbors populations of bonobos, okapi, and forest elephants.

    Key Highlights

    Lomami National Park
    Lesula monkey discovery site
    Bonobo populations
    Wildlife corridor
    Research expeditions

    Wildlife & Biodiversity

    Lesula monkey Bonobos Okapi Forest elephants Congo peacock Dryas monkey

    Activities & Experiences

    Primate tracking
    Scientific expeditions
    Corridor conservation tours
    Wildlife photography
    River exploration

    Plan Your Visit

    Best Time to Visit

    June–October

    Location

    -2.0000°, 24.5000°