Lubudi–Sampwe Reserved Hunting Domain

The Lubudi–Sampwe Reserved Hunting Domain is a protected conservation landscape in Lualaba Province, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Classified specifically as a Reserved Hunting Domain, this area is subject to stricter access and land-use controls, reflecting its ecological sensitivity and conservation priority within the Katanga region. Dominated by miombo woodlands and open savanna plateaus, Lubudi–Sampwe represents a characteristic southern Congo ecosystem shaped by seasonal rainfall, river catchments, and long-established wildlife corridors. Its 'reserved' status reinforces conservation outcomes by limiting extractive pressure and prioritizing ecological integrity. The domain plays a crucial role in southern DRC's biodiversity network, contributing to habitat protection across Katanga's miombo landscapes, watershed stability, and carbon storage.