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Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area: A Pioneering Conservation Effort Uniting Five African Nations

Spanning 200,000 square miles, KAZA represents the world's largest wildlife conservation area, fostering international collaboration for biodiversity protection and community upliftment.

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Overview

  • KAZA encompasses Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, aiming to protect diverse ecosystems and promote sustainable tourism.
  • Established in 2011, the conservation area connects isolated wildlife regions through corridors, facilitating safe animal movement.
  • Home to the largest population of free-roaming elephants, KAZA is a testament to successful international wildlife conservation efforts.
  • Tourism plays a crucial role in KAZA's success, generating income for local communities and encouraging active participation in conservation.
  • Despite challenges, progress in infrastructure and tourism development highlights the collective commitment to achieving KAZA's vision.