DRC Tourism
    Savanna & Waterfalls Adventure

    Southern DRC Savanna & Waterfalls

    Katanga Copper Heritage & Lofoi Falls

    9 days
    €4,200 per person
    Max 8 travelers
    Best May–September (dry season)
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    "Discover DRC's dramatic southern landscapes—from copper mining heritage to Africa's highest waterfall and pristine savanna wilderness."
    Partnership: Kundelungu-Upemba Conservation Network & Katanga Heritage Association

    What's Included

    All domestic flights
    All accommodation (hotels, safari camps)
    All meals
    4x4 safari vehicle with driver
    Professional guide
    All park entry fees
    Mining heritage tour
    Hasna Farm access
    Waterfall trek
    24/7 support

    Not Included

    International flights, visa fees (€46), travel insurance, personal expenses, tips

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    Measurable Impact Commitments

    Conservation

    • €1,350 → Kundelungu & Upemba conservation (35%)
    • €275 → anti-poaching patrols
    • €185 → habitat restoration

    Community

    • €1,250 → Katanga communities (32%)
    • Supports 22 families across 5 villages
    • Funds 3 park rangers for 1 month
    • Protects 15,000 hectares savanna & plateau

    Biodiversity

    • Supports endemic antelope species
    • Protects highland plateau ecosystem
    • Funds archaeological heritage preservation

    Partner Communities & Projects

    Primary Partners

    • Kundelungu National Park Authority
    • Upemba National Park Authority
    • Katanga Heritage Association
    • Lubumbashi Mining History Center

    Specific Beneficiaries

    • Kundelungu Park Rangers
    • Lofoi Falls Trekking Guides
    • Upemba Safari Trackers
    • Hasna Farm Community

    Monitoring & Reporting

    Pre-Trip

    • Savanna wildlife identification module
    • Mining heritage education
    • Trekking preparation briefing
    • Safety and first aid basics

    During Trip

    • Daily safari journal provided
    • Wildlife sighting documentation
    • Waterfall photography guidelines
    • GPS tracking of safari routes

    Post-Trip

    • Personalized safari report within 21 days
    • Conservation funding: €1,800 per traveler
    • Quarterly park ecosystem updates
    • Annual savanna conservation report

    Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing

    Revenue to conservation: 35% (€1,350 per traveler)
    Revenue to communities: 32% (€1,250 per traveler)
    Operational costs: 33% (€1,300 per traveler)
    Savanna protected: 15,000 hectares
    Park rangers funded: 3 for 1 month
    Families supported: 22 across 5 villages
    Archaeological sites preserved: 3

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    Last updated: February 2026

    Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division

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