Game Reserves in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Discover the DRC's 16 Game Reserves — a remarkable network of protected landscapes safeguarding wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, savannas and biodiversity corridors.
These reserves are ideal for conservation travelers, researchers, documentary teams, wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, and visitors interested in the hidden natural heritage of the Congo.
What are the Game Reserves of the DRC?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 16 Game Reserves, including classic game reserves, total game reserves, integral game reserves, fishing and hunting reserves, and associated conservation blocks. These areas protect important wildlife habitats, rainforest corridors, wetlands, savanna ecosystems, and research zones across the country.
16 Game Reserves in the DRC
Bushimaie Game Reserve (Block A)
Kasaï-Oriental / Lomami
Savanna–forest mosaic, wildlife corridor, research zone.
Bushimaie Game Reserve (Block B)
Kasaï-Oriental / Lomami
Extension block protecting biodiversity corridors of the Bushimaie complex.
Bushimaie Game Reserve (Block D)
Kasaï-Oriental / Lomami
Additional Bushimaie block safeguarding migration and research areas.
Rubi–Tele Game Reserve
Bas-Uélé
Equatorial rainforest reserve, forest elephants, primates and research access.
Lake Kwada Hunting and Fishing Reserve
Wetlands corridor
Wetlands, freshwater fisheries and birdlife conservation.
Alunda and Tutshokwe Integral Game Reserve
Kasaï corridor
Strict conservation block protecting savanna wildlife and habitats.
Kibali–Ituri Game Reserve
Haut-Uélé / Ituri
Rainforest and savanna transition, research and biodiversity hotspot.
Luama Kivu Total Game Reserve
Sud-Kivu / Maniema
Mountain–forest reserve linked to Kahuzi-Biega ecosystems.
Mufufya Integral Game Reserve
Haut-Katanga
Strict integral reserve for biodiversity and ecological research.
Gungu Total Game Reserve
Kwilu
Savanna and gallery forest, wildlife protection zone.
Tshikamba Integral Game Reserve
Kasaï
Integral protection of forest–savanna wildlife habitats.
Nsele Total Game Reserve
Kinshasa
Peri-urban conservation area near Kinshasa, education and eco-tourism potential.
Butahu–Hululu Total Game Reserve
Nord-Kivu corridor
Forest reserve adjacent to Virunga ecosystems.
Kalwazi Wildlife and Forest Reserve
Haut-Katanga / Lualaba
Wildlife and forest reserve classified as total game reserve.
Elisabethville Territory Total Game Reserve
Haut-Katanga (Lubumbashi)
Historic reserve protecting wildlife around the Lubumbashi territory.
Bushimaie / Rubi–Tele Associated Block
Cross-corridor
Additional mapped block linking Bushimaie and Rubi–Tele conservation areas.
Why Visit or Learn About DRC Game Reserves?
DRC's Game Reserves offer a deeper look into the country's extraordinary conservation potential. Many are remote and permit-based, making them especially valuable for conservation missions, biodiversity research, ecological mapping, climate studies, and future sustainable tourism development.
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