Investment Portal — Haut-Katanga Province
Invest in Haut-Katanga
Haut-Katanga is DRC's economic engine, home to the major city of Lubumbashi and rich mineral deposits. But beyond the mining, the province offers spectacular natural attractions: Kundelungu National Park with the 340-meter Lofoi Falls (Africa's highest single-drop waterfall), vast miombo woodlands, ...
Region: South DRC · Capital: Lubumbashi · DRC's economic powerhouse with spectacular waterfalls and miombo wilderness
Why Invest in Haut-Katanga Now
Global importance in cobalt, copper, and battery minerals
Industrial corridor development: Kolwezi–Lubumbashi
Lake Tanganyika — Africa's deepest and longest freshwater lake
Government momentum for tourism-led economic diversification
MICE and business tourism growing rapidly
Investment Themes
Priority sectors for tourism and infrastructure investment in Haut-Katanga.
Mining Tourism & MICE
Industrial delegations, business conferences
Lake & Freshwater Tourism
Lake Tanganyika resorts, fishing, water sports
Executive Hospitality
Business-class hotels, corporate lodges
Transport & Corridors
Air routes, road infrastructure, logistics
Renewable Energy
Solar projects, mini-grids, green infrastructure
Community Value Projects
Skills development, local enterprise support
Key Highlights — Haut-Katanga
Lofoi Falls – Africa's highest single-drop waterfall (340m)
Kundelungu National Park – highland plateaus and wildlife
Lubumbashi – DRC's second largest city
Lake Tshangalele Hunting Domain
Miombo woodland ecosystems
Economic Snapshot
Key economic indicators for Haut-Katanga Province.
Estimated GDP
€4.8B (est.)
Population
4.5 million
Growth Outlook
Very high — mining sector diversification, MICE demand, and executive hospitality
Key Industries
Tourism Potential
Business & MICE tourism, Kundelungu National Park, industrial heritage, Lake Moero
Flagship Investment Projects
Priority projects seeking partners and investors in Haut-Katanga.
Lubumbashi Business & Convention Hotel
International-standard business hotel with convention centre in DRC's second-largest city.
€25M–€50M
Kundelungu National Park Safari Lodge
Safari lodge and adventure base in Kundelungu — waterfalls, plateau grasslands, and rare wildlife.
€6M–€12M
Copper Heritage Industrial Museum
Museum and visitor centre telling the story of DRC's mining heritage and global economic impact.
€3M–€7M
UN SDG Alignment
Investment in Haut-Katanga directly contributes to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Anchor Destinations & Assets
Key tourism anchors in Haut-Katanga that drive investor interest and visitor demand.
Lofoi Falls
Africa's highest single-drop waterfall plunging 340 meters.
Duration: 1-2 days
Kundelungu National Park
Highland plateaus with waterfalls and wildlife.
Duration: 2-3 days
Lake Tshangalele
Large lake with wetlands and birdlife.
Duration: 1-2 days
Lubumbashi City
Modern city with colonial architecture and cultural sites.
Duration: 1 day
Miombo Woodlands
Distinctive woodland ecosystem of southern Africa.
Duration: 1-2 days
Partnership & Investment Models
All projects follow structured partnership frameworks aligned with national tourism strategy.
PPP
Concession
Joint Venture
BOT
Haut-Katanga Investment Desk
Office
DRCTourism Investment Desk — Haut-Katanga (Lubumbashi)
Facilitation
Provincial Tourism & Industrial Development Unit
Ready to Invest in Haut-Katanga?
Contact the DRCTourism Investment Desk for the full prospectus and project pipeline.