Investment Portal — Lomami Province
Invest in Lomami
Lomami Province achieved global fame when scientists discovered the lesula (Cercopithecus lomamiensis) in 2012 – the first new African monkey species identified in 28 years. This discovery highlighted how much remains unknown about the central Congo Basin. Lomami National Park protects vast pristine...
Region: Central DRC · Capital: Kabinda · Home to newly discovered primates in pristine central forest
Why Invest in Lomami Now
Largest bonobo populations in the world
Untouched wilderness with zero tourism competition
Growing interest in off-grid expedition travel
Sankuru and Lomami — newly accessible conservation frontiers
Traditional diamond heritage — unique cultural asset
Investment Themes
Priority sectors for tourism and infrastructure investment in Lomami.
Biodiversity & Primates
Bonobo habitat, endemic species conservation
River & Wetland Tourism
River expeditions, floating villages
Cultural Heritage
Traditional kingdoms, artisanal crafts, diamond heritage
Conservation Finance
Protected area management, nature-based solutions
Eco-Lodges & Research
Research tourism, expedition bases
Community Tourism
Village homestays, agricultural tourism
Key Highlights — Lomami
Lomami National Park – newest major protected area
Lesula monkey – species discovered in 2012
Pristine, unexplored rainforest
Bonobo populations
Scientific frontier territory
Economic Snapshot
Key economic indicators for Lomami Province.
Estimated GDP
€0.4B (est.)
Population
2.7 million
Growth Outlook
High — Lomami National Park (newest in DRC) and endemic primate research
Key Industries
Tourism Potential
Lomami National Park, lesula monkey (discovered 2012), bonobo habitat, frontier research expeditions
Flagship Investment Projects
Priority projects seeking partners and investors in Lomami.
Lomami National Park Research Lodge
First commercial lodge in DRC's newest national park — home to the recently discovered lesula.
€5M–€10M
Kabinda Expedition Base
Gateway camp for scientific and adventure expeditions into the Lomami wilderness.
€2M–€4M
UN SDG Alignment
Investment in Lomami directly contributes to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Anchor Destinations & Assets
Key tourism anchors in Lomami that drive investor interest and visitor demand.
Lomami National Park
Vast protected forest with unique biodiversity.
Duration: 5-10 days
Lesula Habitat
Search for the newly discovered monkey species.
Duration: 3-5 days
Bonobo Forests
Bonobo populations in park boundaries.
Duration: 3-5 days
Lomami River
Major waterway through pristine forest.
Duration: 2-3 days
Partnership & Investment Models
All projects follow structured partnership frameworks aligned with national tourism strategy.
PPP
Concession
Joint Venture
BOT
Lomami Investment Desk
Office
DRCTourism Investment Desk — Lomami
Facilitation
Provincial Conservation & Tourism Development
Ready to Invest in Lomami?
Contact the DRCTourism Investment Desk for the full prospectus and project pipeline.