"Discover how minerals shaped cities and power the global energy transition"
Partnership: Katanga Heritage Association & Mining Transition Alliance
What's Included
All domestic transport (4×4)
Accommodation (eco-lodges & business hotels)
All breakfasts + most meals
Expert guide & interpretation
Authorized site access & permits
Community & conservation fees
Mining heritage & geology sessions
24/7 support
Not Included
International flights, visa fees (€46), travel insurance, personal expenses, tips
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Measurable Impact Commitments
Conservation
- • €645 → Kundelungu conservation (35%)
- • €185 → environmental rehabilitation
- • €140 → heritage preservation
Community
- • €620 → local communities (32%)
- • Supports 15 families across mining towns
- • Funds 2 community guides for 1 month
- • Preserves industrial heritage sites
Biodiversity
- • Supports post-mining rehabilitation
- • Protects Kundelungu plateau ecosystem
- • Funds archaeological preservation
Partner Communities & Projects
Primary Partners
- • Kundelungu National Park Authority
- • Katanga Heritage Association
- • Lualaba Mining Heritage Center
- • Bunkeya Royal Community
Specific Beneficiaries
- • Likasi Heritage Guides
- • Bunkeya Community Custodians
- • Kolwezi Mining Interpreters
- • Kundelungu Park Rangers
Monitoring & Reporting
Pre-Trip
- • Mining heritage education module
- • Energy transition briefing
- • Safety and logistics preparation
- • Cultural sensitivity training
During Trip
- • Daily heritage journal provided
- • Mining site documentation
- • Community interaction guidelines
- • GPS tracking of all routes
Post-Trip
- • Personalized journey report within 21 days
- • Conservation funding: €965 per traveler
- • Quarterly heritage preservation updates
- • Annual community impact report
Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing
→Revenue to conservation: 35% (€675 per traveler)
→Revenue to communities: 32% (€620 per traveler)
→Operational costs: 33% (€640 per traveler)
→Heritage sites preserved: 5
→Community guides funded: 2 for 1 month
→Families supported: 15 across 4 towns
Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division