Investment Portal — Bas-Uele Province
Invest in Bas-Uele
Bas-Uele is one of DRC's most remote provinces, with vast stretches of forest and the Uele River system creating a true frontier wilderness. The Bili-Uere Hunting Domain contains some of the most pristine forest-savanna mosaics in Africa, with reports of unusual wildlife including the 'Bili apes' – ...
Region: East DRC · Capital: Buta · Remote forests and river systems in DRC's untamed north
Why Invest in Bas-Uele Now
Mountain gorilla trekking — DRC offers the most affordable permits
Virunga and Kahuzi-Biéga — UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Active volcano experiences unique in Africa
Lake Kivu — emerging luxury lakeside destination
Cross-border tourism circuits with Rwanda and Uganda
Investment Themes
Priority sectors for tourism and infrastructure investment in Bas-Uele.
Gorilla & Primate Tourism
Trekking permits, luxury lodges, conservation
Luxury Safari Lodges
High-end camps, volcano lodges, lake resorts
Adventure Tourism
Volcano hiking, lake kayaking, mountain trekking
Conservation & Rangers
Park infrastructure, anti-poaching, monitoring
Cross-Border Tourism
Rwanda-Uganda-DRC multi-destination circuits
Community Development
Skills training, women's cooperatives, agriculture
Key Highlights — Bas-Uele
Bili-Uere Hunting Domain – pristine forest-savanna mosaic
Uele River system exploration
Remote forest elephant populations
Frontier adventure experiences
Traditional forest communities
Economic Snapshot
Key economic indicators for Bas-Uele Province.
Estimated GDP
€0.3B (est.)
Population
1.5 million
Growth Outlook
Early-stage — Garamba access route and frontier tourism development
Key Industries
Tourism Potential
Gateway to Garamba National Park, Uele River, and Zande cultural heritage
Flagship Investment Projects
Priority projects seeking partners and investors in Bas-Uele.
Garamba Safari Gateway Camp
Southern gateway camp for Garamba safaris targeting Kordofan giraffe and elephant herds.
€4M–€8M
UN SDG Alignment
Investment in Bas-Uele directly contributes to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Anchor Destinations & Assets
Key tourism anchors in Bas-Uele that drive investor interest and visitor demand.
Bili-Uere Hunting Domain
Vast protected area with forest-savanna wilderness.
Duration: 5-10 days
Uele River
Major river for expedition travel.
Duration: 3-5 days
Buta Town
Remote provincial capital as expedition base.
Duration: 1 day
Forest Frontiers
Some of Africa's least explored forests.
Duration: Multi-week
Partnership & Investment Models
All projects follow structured partnership frameworks aligned with national tourism strategy.
PPP
Concession
Joint Venture
BOT
Bas-Uele Investment Desk
Office
DRCTourism Investment Desk — Bas-Uele
Facilitation
Provincial Tourism & Wildlife Affairs
Ready to Invest in Bas-Uele?
Contact the DRCTourism Investment Desk for the full prospectus and project pipeline.