Lubumbashi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Safety rating
- 4/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from May to September offers pleasant, cooler weather on the high plateau.
- Population
- 2.7M
Overview
The DR Congo's mining capital in the far southeast, Lubumbashi has a more orderly, leafy feel than Kinshasa thanks to its colonial planning. It's the heart of the copper-and-cobalt Katanga region and a business hub near the Zambian border.
Top attractions
Visit the National Museum of Lubumbashi, the colonial-era city center, and the Lubumbashi Zoo.
Getting around
Shared taxis and minibuses serve the grid-planned center; hiring a private driver is the safest and most comfortable option.