Copperbelt Waterfalls & Highlands Corridor
Katanga Highlands
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The Copperbelt corridor connects Lubumbashi—DRC's second-largest city—with the dramatic Kundelungu plateau and Lofoi Falls (~340m, in Kundelungu National Park), one of Africa's tallest single-drop waterfalls. Upemba's vast wetlands add birding and safari depth. The strong urban gateway enables MICE, corporate retreats, and nature-city combination tourism.
Anchor Assets
- Lubumbashi
- Kolwezi
- Kundelungu National Park
- Lofoi Falls
- Upemba interface
Investment Focus (PPP Pipeline)
- High-end nature lodges near Kundelungu
- Scenic drive circuits and viewpoints
- MICE & conference facilities in Lubumbashi
- Waterfall tourism hubs at Lofoi
- Corporate retreat lodges
Infrastructure Priorities
- Road upgrades to Kundelungu & Lofoi
- Park access infrastructure
- Energy & water supply at lodge sites
- Visitor management & safety systems
- Rescue & emergency infrastructure
ESG & Safeguards
- Highland ecosystem conservation
- Waterfall protection zones
- Community employment & guide programs
- Mining-to-tourism transition support
- Environmental restoration at degraded sites
Flagship Itinerary (7–10 Days)
Lubumbashi arrival & city orientationKundelungu plateau & Lofoi Falls (2–3 days)Upemba landscapes & birdingCultural city experiences in Lubumbashi/KolweziReturn / departure
Partnership Models
- PPP for lodge concessions in Kundelungu
- BOT for road infrastructure
- JV for MICE facilities
- Concession for waterfall tourism operations
- Management contracts for park visitor services