Upemba National Park
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| Country | Zaire |
| Total area | 11,730 km² |
| Established | 1939 |
| Governing body | l'Institut Zaïrois pour la Conservation de la Nature |
Upemba National Park is a large national park located in the Shaba region of Zaire. Located in a lush area dotted by lakes, including the eponymous Lake Upemba, and bordered by the Lualaba River, its 11,730 km² dominates the Kibara Plateau.
The Upemba National Park was first established in 1939. It is home to some 1,800 different species, some of them discovered as late as 2003. There are also a handful of villages in the park. In recent years, the park has come under considerable attack from poachers and local militias.
