Domaine et réserve de Bombo-Lumene, Protected area near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Bombo-Lumene is a protected area located not far from Kinshasa that combines forest and grassland habitats supporting wildlife such as antelope and bird species. The terrain remains relatively flat with some elevated sections and is crossed by rivers that create important water-based environments.
The reserve was established in 1968 by the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation to protect the region's natural resources. Since then it has functioned as a safeguarded space for wildlife and animal populations.
Local communities near Bombo-Lumene maintain traditional practices of resource management, passing knowledge through generations about sustainable forest use.
Access from Kinshasa uses local transportation along rural roads in moderate condition, requiring several hours of travel. The dry season offers better visiting conditions as roads become more passable and wildlife spotting improves.
Remote sensing data between 2000 and 2018 revealed changes in forest cover, prompting new conservation strategies to maintain ecological balance.
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