Map of Kundelungu National Park
Well I’m finally able to upload something about my trip to Kundelungu National Park last weekend – internet hasn’t allowed it until now. Useless internet connection.
Kundelungu is considered as the sister park to Upemba, and as you can see from the map on the left, it is located right next to Upemba. The habitat and vegetation are slightly different to Upemba – Upemba consists mainly of open savanna plains, with miombo woodland in places, whereas Kundelungu is almost entirely full miombo woodland.
We visited a couple of waterfalls – Masansa and Lutshipuka – which were magnificent.
Anyway, this is just a short ‘highlights’ video. More to follow in a few days…
Kundelungu National Park – HIGHLIGHTS from Gabriel Chapman on Vimeo.
gabriel in the congo 
Martin
March 23, 2012
Great trip! where is the gatway to the park????? how much is the entrance fee in usd? any accomodation to sleep overnight?
Martin
Gabriel
April 5, 2012
Hi Martin, thanks for the comment!
There is accommodation in the park, at the main ranger headquarters. I’m afraid I can’t really tell you much else as I can’t remember! I was up there with work – no longer there now, though.
There are people in Lubumbashi who will know. Where are you based? Are you planning a trip up there soon?
Cheers,
Gabriel.
Michael McBride
April 8, 2012
Lubumbashi, the second largest city in The Democratic Republic of Congo, is the entrance area for those headed for two biodiversity (say – birding) hotspots, the National Parks. There is a Park Hotel Lubumbashi (google it) where $ll0 usd/night includes a grand breakfast. A hold over from the colonial era, it is nice but very basic. I’m here for the next few weeks so if I can help anyone; drop a line or see my blog at my web site kachemakbaywildernesslodge.com I’m here in association with the writing a master plan for the future of the these two strife torn Parks, Upemba and Kundelungu. A lot of very smart and dedicated people are working hard to restore them to their previous animal rich status. This fascinating Francophile culture, friendly open hearted people, music, climate, and accelerated emgergence from its problems is well worth a visit for the intrepid traveller who can be flexible and nimble footed. This is not the Kenya/Tanzenia Big 5 tented safari kind of place but for those willing to push the edges of new African tourism perhaps this will be just your “tasse de the’ ” (you can get by with “street-car French
and many in the service areas speak English” )
Martin
April 11, 2012
Many thanks for your assistance. Martin