Investment Portal — Haut-Uele Province
Invest in Haut-Uele
Haut-Uele Province in DRC's far north contains Garamba National Park, one of Africa's oldest protected areas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Garamba is famous for its Kordofan giraffes – the only wild population in DRC and one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies. Vast savannas, forest elepha...
Region: East DRC · Capital: Isiro · Home to Garamba's last Kordofan giraffes and vast northern savannas
Why Invest in Haut-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 Haut-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 — Haut-Uele
Garamba National Park – UNESCO World Heritage site
Kordofan giraffes – DRC's only wild giraffe population
Forest elephants and savanna wildlife
Historic Azande cultural region
Dramatic savanna-woodland landscapes
Economic Snapshot
Key economic indicators for Haut-Uele Province.
Estimated GDP
€0.5B (est.)
Population
2.3 million
Growth Outlook
Moderate — Garamba National Park restoration and cross-border circuits with South Sudan/Uganda
Key Industries
Tourism Potential
Garamba National Park (UNESCO), Kordofan giraffe, northern savanna safari, Mangbetu culture
Flagship Investment Projects
Priority projects seeking partners and investors in Haut-Uele.
Garamba Premium Safari Lodge
High-end safari lodge in Garamba — home to the world's last Kordofan giraffe population.
€10M–€20M
Mangbetu Cultural Heritage Centre
Cultural centre celebrating Mangbetu art, architecture, and royal heritage.
€2M–€5M
UN SDG Alignment
Investment in Haut-Uele directly contributes to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Anchor Destinations & Assets
Key tourism anchors in Haut-Uele that drive investor interest and visitor demand.
Garamba National Park
UNESCO site with giraffes, elephants, and vast savannas.
Duration: 4-7 days
Kordofan Giraffe Viewing
DRC's only wild giraffe population.
Duration: 2-3 days
Forest Elephant Tracking
Track elephants in woodland habitats.
Duration: 1-2 days
Azande Cultural Sites
Traditional Azande villages and heritage.
Duration: 1-2 days
Gangala na Bodio Elephant Training
Historic elephant domestication center.
Duration: Half-day
Partnership & Investment Models
All projects follow structured partnership frameworks aligned with national tourism strategy.
PPP
Concession
Joint Venture
BOT
Haut-Uele Investment Desk
Office
DRCTourism Investment Desk — Haut-Uele (Isiro)
Facilitation
Provincial Tourism & Garamba Conservation Unit
Ready to Invest in Haut-Uele?
Contact the DRCTourism Investment Desk for the full prospectus and project pipeline.