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.
- 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.