
Kahuzi-Biega National Park: Protected Volcanic and Rainforest Landscapes in the Congo
Geographic atlas of the Mitumba Mountains and lowland rainforest transition
Kahuzi-Biega National Park occupies a significant expanse in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, connecting mountainous volcanic terrain with sprawling tropical lowland forests. The area supports an unparalleled diversity of vegetation, tracking from subalpine summits down to rare swamp and riparian habitats. This site acts as a key reference for understanding the ecological richness of the Albertine Rift and the broader Congo Basin landscape.
- Area
- 6,000 km²
- Established
- 1970
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mixed relief
