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Second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Lubumbashi is the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 1.8 million (2015), and the principal city of the Katanga region.
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Musée national de Lubumbashi
Has a collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts of the regions history.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre et Paul
Built in 1910.
In addition to several predators like lions and tigers, this zoo has a large snake collection and termites museum.
Recordings, mixing sessions, develops exhibitions, publications, and other cultural productions to foster grassroots experimental artistic practices and promote alternative ways of sharing knowledge and raising consciousness.
Belgium club
Eat, bar, tennis (incl. lessons), 10 pin bowling.
Designed in 1934, this golf club hosts numerous competitions each year and is open for guests.
Bougian Villa is a South African-owned guest house claiming to offer the best accommodation in Lubumbashi. In-house restaurant (which offers good value home-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper), also a full bar, wifi internet, dstv, etc.
The former Sheraton Hotel that was abandoned for 10 years, and fully renovated in 2010
Hotel Leopold II
Built in 1929, this art deco gem is Lubumbashi's classic hotel. The inner courtyard has an excellent restaurant, with delightful live jazz most evenings.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Lubumbashi. The rooms are simple and inexpensive. The balcony overlooking the busy street is charming.
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By bus
Connections via Zambia to Dar es Salaam and to South Africa.
By train
While passenger trains to Lubumbashi are still slow, infrequent and often cancelled, there has been some upgrades in the early 2020s.
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