Upemba National Park

The park spans across 11,730 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including mountains, wetlands, lakes, and grasslands in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Established in 1939 through a Belgian royal decree, the park initially covered 17,730 square kilometers, making it the largest protected area in Africa.

Local rangers and civil personnel work together with surrounding communities to protect wildlife while supporting sustainable farming practices through the AGRIFOOD Project.

The water levels in the park's lakes reach their peak between March and June, while October through January marks the period of lowest water levels.

Lake Upemba within the park maintains a shallow depth of 3.2 meters and contains extensive papyrus swamps supporting over 30 families of fish species.

Location: Haut-Katanga Province

Location: Haut-Lomami Province

GPS coordinates: -9.01667,26.58333

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:15