Kendelungu national park, found in the Katanga province, formerly known as Shaba province, of the Democratic republic of Congo, covers 7600 square kilometers. Kendelungu national park takes its name from the plateau found within. Kendelungu national park is connected to the neighboring Upemba national park and the two are connected by an ecological corridor allowing the migration of the parks’ fauna.
Kendelungu national park is mostly covered by miombo woodlands, while its sister park, Upemba, is characterized by miombo woodlands and savanna plains. The park boasts magnificent waterfalls, including the glorious Lutshipuka, Lofoi Falls, and Masansa; the Lofoi Falls are said to be the largest in Central Africa, with a height of 165 meters.
Kendelungu National Park was established in 1970 and borders Upemba National Park to the west.
Activities of Kendelungu national park
Game viewing
Kendelungu National Park is one of the two national parks in the western province that tourists can visit to go on Congo game drives and see animals such as warthogs, antelopes, jackals, servals, porcupines, hippos, crocodiles, various species of monkeys, buffalos, snakes, and many more. There are different game tracks where you can view the wildlife.
Birdwatching
There are also a number of birds to be seen for bird enthusiasts; such birds include; Marabous, egrets, herons, cranes, pelicans.
Hike to Lofoi falls
The splendid, carefully tapestried waterfalls, also known as Chutes Kaloba, are the highest waterfalls in Africa, there are also other waterfallsthat you can go to, like Masansa, to make your adventure memorable tourists can even take a bath from the below waters or even swim. Tourists can also camp up at the waterfalls and enjoy spectacular views.
How to get there
Tourists can access the park from Lubumbashi within two and a half hours; several domestic chartered flights fly to Lubumbashi.
Where to stay
There are a variety of places to stay, more so in Lubumbashi town, ranging from guest houses toand luxurious accommodations.
Best time to visit
The park can be visited all year round; however, the most convenient time is in the dry season, though visiting at anytime will give you a satisfying wilderness experience.
