Things to do & places to visit in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Katanga Province #5 destination in Democratic Republic of the Congo 2023. The average rating score is 4.18 based on 71 traveler reviews, of 22 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi, current date and time: Monday, May 13, 2024, 15:36.

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General weather summary in May

78°F - 54°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze

Feels like

Chance of rain

9.0 millimeters

Amount

11.5 mph

Wind speed

76%

Humidity

11.6

Daylight length

6:18 AM

Sunrise

5:53 PM

Sunset

61%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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Top things to do (32)

Top destinations in Katanga Province 9

Top places to visit (22 attractions)

5.0 Climax Cinema (3 reviews)
- Valentine's Day
Movie Theaters

Last time we went, it was for Valentine's Day. We watched "A Star is Born" with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Such a great story! The Climax cinema is well located, in the Hypnose Building, in the city center, right in front of the Cathedral. The staff are friendly and reliable. It is always clean and well decorated. There are two rooms with about 50 seats in each of them. About 60% of the movies are in French. The others are in English, with French subtitles. On average, there are two movies per day, except on Monday, which is their day off. See more..
5.0 Congo Local Guides Katanga (2 reviews)
- Couldn't have done it without Christian!
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Safaris • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

My friend Alex & I spent 3 amazing weeks exploring the Katanga region of the Congo from December 2020 to January 2021, accompanied the whole time by Christian from Congo Local Guides. Katanga was relatively safe, but a bit complicated to navigate due to covid and other restrictions, not to mention the language barrier (my knowledge of French is sadly very rudimentary). Christian was always there at every step of the way making sure things flowed as smoothly as possible and doing his best to keep us happy too. We couldn't have done it without him, he's awesome and extremely friendly (as was everybody we interacted with in the DRC)! See more..
5.0 Cercle Hippique de Lubumbashi (2 reviews)
Equestrian Trails • Horseback Riding Tours

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5.0 Brasserie Brasimba (2 reviews)
- Visite très instructive
Factory Tours

La Brasserie Brasimba, qui produit plus de la moitié des boissons de Lubumbashi, est facilement visitable. Les visites se font par groupe. Une visite dure plus ou moins une heure trente. C'est gratuit. J'ai trouvé ça très instructif. Nous avons fait un tour de l'usine, appris comment les boissons sucrées sont faites, puis les bières, les différences entre les bières, nous avons vu le laboratoire et la salle de dégustation de l'extérieur, nous avons vu l'embouteillage et ensuite, dans une salle de réunion, visionné un documentaire sur l'histoire de l'usine. Enfin, nous nous sommes dirigés vers le bistrot Brasimba, à quelques mètres de l'usine, pour une bière au choix gratuite. Nous avons chacun reçu un T-shirt Brasimba en guise de cadeau. Je recommande absolument, surtout si vous consommez de la bière. À votre santé ! See more..
5.0 Golf De Lubumbashi (2 reviews)
- Splendide espace
Golf Courses

Malheureusement, je ne fais pas de golf... Mais je considère le golf comme le plus beau parc de Lubumbashi. C'est aussi le plus grand espace vert de la Capitale du cuivre. Je m'y suis déjà un peu promené à plusieurs reprises, le soir. C'est splendide. Je vous conseille de faire la même chose ou, encore mieux, d'y jouer au golf. See more..
5.0 Stade Tout Puissant Mazembe (2 reviews)
Arenas & Stadiums

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5.0 Terril of Lubumbashi (1 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks

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4.5 Galerie d'Art Contemporain du Musee D'Art de Lubumbashi (5 reviews)
- Visiting Museum with family or friends
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

You need a guide to explain all parts of Lubumbashi Museum : permanent exposition on copper process and impact, archeological findings, local cultures. Very interesting. See more..
4.5 Spa Jeanne D'arc (3 reviews)
- Would recommend
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spas

I have been there 3 times for manicure and pedicure. Tola is a nail tech and she speaks English fluently, which makes it great. They have a large range of nail colors and you can get acrylic tips or whatever you want. They also don't rush you out the door, in fact sometimes you wish they would hurry up. They offer water or tea, so you feel welcome there. See more..
4.5 Monument de l’identité Katangaise (2 reviews)
- Iconic
Monuments & Statues

This is located in the middle of a very busy roundabout. To me, it's very iconic for the city and as such, I had some of my wedding photos taken here. The only downside is that there is about 4 or 5 officers (or whoever) sitting around underneath and to take photos, they want money from you. The place is also dirty, with rubbish littered around. It also needs some maintenance. See more..
4.0 Lubumbashi Zoo (14 reviews)
- Pretty good!
Spent 1-2 hours Zoos

I read some other comments. They are funny. "Very very very bad", said a person. I think this person didn't notice that the garden was very well maintained: there are hundreds of different plants and trees. And I think that this person didn't notice that the animals were well fed and that they had enough space. Of course, I agree with that person, zoos are prisons, but Congolese people eat all the animals, including hippos. In the wilderness, these animals, in DRC, wouldn't stand a chance. In their misfortune, they are fortunate to be at this zoo. Anyway, even if you don't agree with my comment, you should go for a walk. That's a very pleasant walk to do! See more..
4.0 Cathedrale Saints Pierre et Paul (12 reviews)
- Magnificent
Churches & Cathedrals

Had a quick tour of this magnificent building. Did not get inside but from the outside it looks very impossing See more..
4.0 Fitness Zone (5 reviews)
- Best gym in town
Health Clubs

Fitness Zone is the best gym in town, as far as I can judge. You can try it for free. You don't need a Covid test to work out (like at the Malibu gym). There are forty different and brand new! machines. The staff is friendly, especially Beatrice at the front desk. It is in a rather nice and safe area, beside the Maison des crêpes. If you enjoy working out, here is a good address for you! See more..
4.0 Lac Kipopo (4 reviews)
- Excellent place to watch the sunset
Bodies of Water

The waterfront at Lac Kipopo is a lovely calm place to sit and enjoy nature. There are a variety of restaurants in the La Plage complex next to the lake and also peddle boats priced at US$5 per boat for approx. 15 minutes on the water. It's an excellent place for birdwatching and enjoying the sunset. Only downside is that there is litter and pollution around the edges of the lake, but that's unfortunately par for the course in Lubumbashi. See more..
4.0 Marche De La Rwashi (2 reviews)
- Art market
Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries • Antique Shops

The Rwashi Market is an art market located in the Rwashi commune, a popular part of Lubumbashi. From the city center, it takes about thirty minutes to reach it. Most taxi drivers know where it is. In this market, you'll find African souvenirs you may want to purchase at the end of your trip or as presents for your love ones, whenever you leave Lubumbashi. This market is mainly (if not exclusively) popular with tourists and expats. For that reason, the prices are high and you will need to bargain to get a decent price. See more..
4.0 J.A.C.K Primate Rehabilitation Centre (2 reviews)
- Informative tour and supporting a good cause - it's a win-win!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

We visited in a small group in the afternoon and were very pleased to be guided by Roxanne, one of the founders of JACK. The tour was very personal and informative, and we all enjoyed learning about the variety of monkeys and chimpanzees who have been rescued in Congo and surrounding countries and are now living in the sanctuary. There are a number of species that can only be found in Congo and are endangered, so it was a privilege to see them in the sanctuary. We felt that the US$10 per person entrance fee is well worth. The tour was given in English (because we were mostly English in our group) and lasted about 1 hour & 45 minutes and we loved getting to watch the adult chimps enjoy teatime and their afternoon feeding. See more..
4.0 Eglise Orthodoxe De Lubumbashi (1 review)
Churches & Cathedrals

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3.5 Marché De La Katuba (2 reviews)
- Notre visite dans le marché muzee lubumbashi
Farmers Markets

Je vous pris de bien préciser le lieu pour un voyageur. Car nous avons suivis l'adresse mais nous n'avons pas pu arriver précisément à là où nous voulions. See more..
3.0 Malibu Piscine & Fitness (3 reviews)
- Always cold
Monday: Beach & Pool Clubs

This swimming-pool is beautiful. The garden is well-maintained. It is not expensive to swim there either: 15 times for 80 dollars. However, it is always cold. You will need to be courageous to swim there. They don't add warm water and they don't heat the water either. It's a major turn off. When are they going to do something about that? See more..
3.0 Jardin Botanique (2 reviews)
- Botanical Garden
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Gardens

The Botanical Garden of Lubumbashi is in no way exceptional because it is new and because you won't see more than 50 different trees and plants. The zoo, which is just behind, is much more interesting from a botanical point of view: there are much more plants, and everything is much cleaner. At the Botanical Garden, you will spot hundreds of empty plastic bottles on the ground and in a little stream that flows through it. I don't know why they don't clean that up. Another disappointing thing about this Garden is the price of the trees. The first time I went I was okay with the prices they told me, not knowing what the prices were in this part of the world. However, I later found out that the real prices were much lower than what I had been asked to pay, much lower! To give you an idea, I was asked to pay 10 dollars for most trees, after bargaining for a few minutes. At another tree nursery (Regine's), I paid the same trees 2.5 dollars, without bargaining. My advice? Visit once only if you have time, avoid buying trees and plants here unless they are the only one in town to have the particular species you are looking for, don't expect too much. See more..
Bar Expess chouelka loisir company (0 review)
Bars & Clubs
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Owandja Taxi (0 review)
Taxis & Shuttles
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