Effortlessly stylish, appealingly modern Grand Karavia – Lubumbashi, offers travellers a luxury experience at the heart of Africa's copperbelt. Situated on the slopes of Lubumbashi Lake, surrounded by lush gardens this modern international hotel offers all the facilities and services necessary to ensure guests a luxury hotel experience.
We want your visit with us to be safe and successful. If you’re visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time please check with your travel agent or VisaZone www.visazone.co.za on the current visa requirements and we recommend you visit a recognised travel clinic before departing to ensure your innoculations are up-to-date and don’t forget your Yellow Fever certificate as you are required to show this document at Passport Control. In addition our Guest Relations Manager is always on hand to assist you with and queries and advice you may require. Please don’t hesitate to ask.
Please let us know prior to your day of arrival if you would like the Grand Karavia team to meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Lawrence is the executive chef at the Grand Karavia, and has vast experience in the food and hospitality industry as an Executive Chef, ranging from fine dining restaurants to 5 star hotel groups, including excellent menu creations and serving capacity up to 450 people. His expertise covers banquets, restaurants, gastronomy and hotel management. He has a penchant for French, Italian, Indian, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines.
Grand Karavia is actively involved in the local Lubumbashi community.
For instance Grand Karavia sponsor of numerous charity events and a number of the team participate and contribute time and effort to local events and charities.
In cooperation with Lonrho plc , the Grand Karavia Hotel has recently dominated and erected two classrooms and an ablution facility at one of Lubumbashi’s most deprived schools.
Lubumbashi is the second largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and capital of the mineral rich Katanga Province. It is situated 180 kms northwest of Ndola, Zambia and 120 kms from the Zambian Border. Lubumbashi is the named after a small local river. Katanga province is mined for copper, cobalt, zinc, cadmium, germanium, tin, manganese, and coal. Most international mining companies operating in Katanga are headquartered in Lubumbashi. Other industries include printing, brewing and milling.
Road links in the DRC are poor. Luano International Airport is a 20 minute ride from the Grand Karavia Hotel. To expedite immigration and customs clearance, visitors to Lubumbashi are advised to obtain protocol in advance of their arrival. This can be organised by the Grand Karavia on request.
