Lomami National Park is a protected wilderness located in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Nestled within the central basin of the Lomami River, the park spans the provinces of Tshopo and Maniema, with portions extending into the lush forests of the Tshuapa and Lualaba river basins. Officially designated on July 7, 2016, Lomami became the country’s ninth national park, and the first new park established since 1992.
Covering 255,800 hectares, the park protects a vast and biodiverse expanse of tropical rainforest, including the Lomami-Lualaba Wildlife Reserve. Its creation stems from the ongoing TL2 Project—an ambitious conservation initiative named after the three rivers that define the park’s boundaries: Tshuapa, Lomami, and Lualaba.
Lomami National Park is a sanctuary for several of Congo’s most iconic and endangered species. Among its residents are bonobos, okapis, forest elephants, hippopotamuses, and the rare Congo peacock. Remarkably, it is also the discovery site of the Lesula, a striking new species of monkey identified in recent years—adding to the park’s global scientific significance.
