Bombo Lumene Natural Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Dr congo,

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Bombo Lumene Natural Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; DR Congo; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Bombo Lumene Natural Reserve, situated approximately 2.5 hours from Kinshasa in the Maluku commune, encompasses a diverse landscape of savannahs and forests between the Bombo and Lumene rivers. Established in 1976 to protect its rich flora and fauna, the reserve offers opportunities for wildlife observation, fishing, and weekend retreats. Despite challenges such as limited funding and human encroachment, conservation efforts continue to preserve its ecological significance.

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Reviews of Bombo Lumene

Mustapha Galai

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-19

Nice place
THE AMAZING INDIAN EXPLORER

5
Reviewed: 2023-01-19

Bombo lumene natural reserve 125 km from Kinshasa the capital city of democratic republic of congo.bombo lumene best visit place for families You can enjoy mother nature Night camping Bon fire And lots of amazing experience that get in bombo lumene natural reserve
Krishna

5
Reviewed: 2023-01-18

Bombo Lumene lies directly on the N1 to Kikwit at about 100km from Kinshasa. After driving past Ndjili International Airport, continue driving on the N1 for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes until you cross the Pont Mai-Ndombe. From the Mai-Ndombe bridge it is another 15 minute drive before reaching the reserve’s main entrance. The drive time from downtown Kinshasa until the reserve’s entrance usually takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. No restaurant available there, so you have to carry your own drinks and food. Good nature scenery 👍 and a natural river inside forest as well….
Ιλια Κεχαγια

4
Reviewed: 2021-12-14

The place is magical!!! You should definitely visit it!!! The staff is very helpful and kind. The scene is clean and tidy! In the river it is very beautiful you can sit all day. Early in the morning you can request a guided tour of the savannah! Loses a star because it could have showers and toilets!
Kimberly Hall

4
Reviewed: 2021-11-30

Depending on traffic about 3 hours outside of Kinshasa city. You can bring your own tent or use the ones they have. I would recommend using the ones on the platforms. They have solar power attached so you can have light and can charge your devices. The hike down to the river is very steep, it's possible to drive down but you need a bigger 4x4 drive to maneuver the track down there. Some persons also camp by river instead of up by the campsite. No solar power down here though. Some people jump in and float down the river, ensure you are a strong enough swimmer or bring life jackets to keep you afloat. The currents are pretty strong. They are still working on improving the facilities and the bathroom situation isnt the best. But I know it's something for the future. They now have the facilities to offer cooked meals however you need to arrange this a few days before you get there. A meal of half a chicken/fish and veggies/beans is currently about $10. It costs $15 per person to enter and then more depending on your tent. You can ask for a bonfire to be made and they have rangers that do morning, evening walks and night drives with you to explore the flora and fauna of the reserve. Highly recommend doing this.