Lomami National Park

The Lomami National Park encompasses 8,879 square kilometers of tropical lowland forest with open savanna islands in the south and hills in the west.

The national park received its official designation in July 2016, becoming the ninth national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1992.

Local communities surrounding the park, including Lengola, Mbole, Mituku, and Langa ethnic groups, maintain traditional practices of agriculture, hunting, and fishing.

Access to the park requires arrangements with local guides due to limited infrastructure, with Kindu serving as the primary gateway city.

The Lomami River functions as a geographic barrier that has influenced wildlife evolution, resulting in genetically distinct populations of bonobos and other primates.

Location: Kailo

GPS coordinates: -1.99861,24.94407

Latest update: November 10, 2025 18:34