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Riverine & Floodplain Forests
Lualaba Riverine Forests
Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, Haut-Lomami Gallery forest in miombo landscape
About This Forest
The Lualaba River—the upper Congo—is fringed by gallery forests that create vital wildlife corridors through southern DRC's woodlands. These forests are biodiversity hotspots in an otherwise drier landscape.
Key Highlights
Upper Congo River
Wildlife corridor
Gallery forests
Fishing traditions
Transition ecosystems
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Elephants Hippos Crocodiles Water birds Antelopes
Activities & Experiences
River safaris
Fishing expeditions
Gallery forest walks
Community tourism
Photography
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
May–October
Location
-8.0000°, 26.0000°