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Upemba National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; DR Congo; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 24 hours

Upemba National Park, located in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, covers 10,000 square kilometers and is renowned for its diverse habitats, ranging from the wetlands and lakes of the Upemba Depression to the dry Kibara Plateau mountains. Established in 1939, the park is home to around 1,800 species, including the endangered shoebill and Schmidt's snouted frog, which is found only here. The park's lakes, swamps, and rivers support a rich variety of fish, while its forests and grasslands harbor unique plant and animal life. Despite facing threats from poaching and local militias, Upemba remains a vital ecological area with significant conservation efforts underway.

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Reviews of Upemba National Park

Francis Kariuki

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-05

An exciting park to visit with amazing features
Antonio Longangi

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-06

A magical place!
Amit Tonge

4
Reviewed: 2021-06-10

Upemba National Park was first established in 1939. As with much of the wildlife of the region, in contemporary times the park continues to be threatened by the activities of poachers, pollution, and the activities of refugees and militia. There are also a handful of villages in the park. In recent years, the park has come under considerable attack from poachers and local militias. On 28 May 2004, for instance, the park headquarters in Lusinga came under attack by the Mai Mai militia. Several wardens and their families were killed, the headquarters were burned down, and the family of the chief warden was taken hostage. On 1 June 2005, the protectors of the park received the Abraham Conservation Award for their role in protecting the rich biodiversity of the Congo River basin. Upemba National Park is a large national park in Haut-Lomami, Lualaba Province & Haut-Katanga Province (formerly in Katanga Province) of the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire.
Jacob Serge

2
Reviewed: 2020-01-03

Place is nice but not secured enough for me
Sephora Kapumba

3
Reviewed: 2017-01-12

😍 I'm really proud of my country 😍