Katanga

Region

The mineral-rich southeast. Lubumbashi is the second city and copper capital, and Upemba and Kundelungu national parks have plateaus and waterfalls.

Katanga Lake MweruMitumba MountainsLake KisaleLake NziloLake TshangaleleKibara MountainsLake BoyaChutes DiperaChutes KayoMambatuta FallsMambilima FallsChutes LupataMonument KayumbaLubumbashiKolweziLikasiKalemieKundelungu National ParkUpemba National ParkLofoi FallsLake UpembaKaminaKipushiBukamaMweneTshilenge

Katanga essentials

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French

Where to Go in Katanga

City Lubumbashi LubumbashiMining city in the Democratic Republic of Congo City Kolwezi KolweziCity in DRC known for its mining industry City Likasi LikasiCity in Haut-Katanga, DRC City Kalemie KalemieCity in Tanganyika with natural resources City Kamina KaminaCity known for its mining industry City Kipushi KipushiCity in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo Nature Lake Mweru Lake MweruBorder lake between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia Nature Mitumba Mountains Mitumba MountainsEastern Democratic Republic of Congo mountain range Nature Lake Upemba Lake UpembaShallow lake within Upemba wetlands, biodiversity hotspot Nature Kundelungu National Park Kundelungu National ParkCongolese national park with waterfalls and miombo woodlands Nature Upemba National Park Upemba National ParkLarge Congolese national park with wetlands and savanna wildlife Nature Lofoi Falls Lofoi FallsRemote Congolese waterfall within Haut-Katanga's forested landscapes
Regions & Cities
Lubumbashi Explore Lubumbashi Lubumbashi mixes Belgian-era architecture, mining museums and palm-lined squares; travelers come for copper-market stalls, rumba scenes and trips into nearby savanna and mining country. Kolwezi Explore Kolwezi Kolwezi functions as Congo’s mining hub, where copper and cobalt infrastructure dominates the skyline. Likasi Explore Likasi Deep in Haut-Katanga, Likasi sits amid copper and cobalt operations; visitors rarely come for leisure, but the town offers mining-history traces, busy markets, and access to rural villages where grilled goat and cassava rule. Kalemie Explore Kalemie Shipping and fishing shape Kalemie on Lake Tanganyika; travelers come for lakeside markets, boat crossings to neighboring shores, and long sunsets over water threaded with wooden dhows. Kundelungu National Park Explore Kundelungu National Park Kundelungu National Park in Haut‑Katanga Province features large waterfalls, savannah‑woodland and hiking terrain; tourists visit for waterfall viewing, wildlife and remote trekking. Upemba National Park Explore Upemba National Park Upemba National Park in southeastern DRC contains lakes, wetlands and miombo woodlands supporting hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife; access is limited but wildlife and traditional communities attract researchers and adventurous visitors. Lofoi Falls Explore Lofoi Falls Located in Haut-Katanga Province, Lofoi Falls attracts adventurous travelers for powerful cascades, river gorges and off-road excursions; visiting requires regional guides and planning around seasonal rains. Lake Upemba Explore Lake Upemba Within Upemba National Park in southeastern DR Congo, Lake Upemba sits among wetlands and savannahs; safaris and boat trips focus on fish-eating birds, hippos and traditional fishing communities.

Katanga at a Glance

Local Time
1:52 AM
GMT+2
Population
4,125,000

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