African Parks
@AfricanParks
We are a conservation NGO that takes on the long-term management of National Parks in partnership with governments to save wildlife and help local communities
Keeping up with the dugong. The dugong of Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in Mozambique are slowly gsharing their secrets through an ongoing satellite tagging exercise which is providing researchers with new insights into the challenges faced by these slow-moving creatures.
Getting animated about the Migration Data from collars fitted to migratory antelope in the Boma & Badingilo protected areas is revealing their movements in unprecedented detail. The results collected over the last two years are helping researchers see South Sudan through the…
Check, check and check again. As the eyes and ears of active conservation in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, Flora & Fauna Inspectors spend their days monitoring individual species and entire habitats, as well as engaging with tourists and community members. By gathering and…
Once an elephant hunter, Bienvenue is now a ranger—a protector of the very wildlife he once hunted. Discover the moments that changed everything…
Even better than the real thing. Despite living on the fringes of Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe, many local people have only had limited exposure to wildlife – and these experiences have not always been positive. The Virtual Reality (VR) headsets being introduced by the…
Addressing concerns around dugong tagging. Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent post on tagging dugong in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. For those who were worried that the tags might cause the dugong to become entangled, we wanted to reassure you…
Improved working and living spaces. Recent upgrades to the headquarters buildings in Badingilo mean that Boma and Badingilo national parks staff members have better living and working places. This in turn will help them to be more effective at conserving the ecosystems and…
Spotted in Akagera. The elusiveness of leopards is something of a cliché – and also a serious challenge to wildlife researchers. A recent survey in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park identified 59 individual adult leopards,with roughly equal numbers of males and females suggesting a…
TANGO teams in tune with local communities. When TANGO teams in Chinko in the CAR share a glass of tea around the campfire with Fulani herders, it’s not just a social visit. Instead, it’s part of a collaborative effort to better manage the delicate balance between cattle grazing…
Temos o prazer de partilhar a versão em português do Relatório Anual da African Parks 2024: A Década para Fazer a Diferença. Ao chegarmos a meio desta década crítica para a natureza, reflectimos sobre os progressos realizados com os nossos parceiros governamentais e comunitários…
Better health for all. With financial support from the European Union, Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve in Chad has been able to donate advanced medical equipment to the nearby Fada Hospital. It’s an important gesture that recognises that public health is a key component of…
Hanging around in Nyungwe. Suspend your disbelief as you fly through the Nyungwe Forest canopy on almost two kilometres of zipline, or take on the mental and physical challenge of the Gisakura rope course – just two of the latest ways to experience and enjoy Rwanda’s lush…
Through the use of diverse, locally tailored strategies, the potential for human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is being reduced in and around protected areas across Africa. New initiatives include the use of immersive technology, holding discussions to raise awareness, and increasing…
Nous sommes heureux de partager la version française du Rapport Annuel 2024 d’African Parks : La décennie pour faire la différence. Ce rapport met en lumière des histoires de terrain et les impacts réalisés en 2024, alors que nous poursuivons notre vision ambitieuse : gérer 30…
The sweet taste of success. A beehive represents many things: a chance to earn sustainable income, and a contribution to the health of local floral ecosystems. Honey With Heart is collaborating with rural communities close to Liwonde National Park in Malawi to promote the art of…
The 2025 shoebill breeding season is under way in Zambia’s Bangweulu Wetlands, with 10 nests located already. To give the fledglings the best possible start in life, these sites are being actively guarded under the Shoebill Nest Protection Programme. At the same time, the odds of…
A place of smiles Waking with a smile to the sounds of birdsong on the shores of Lake Ihema is just one of many reasons to visit Ruzizi Tented Lodge in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. As well as the opportunity to immerse yourself in a great Central African wilderness and in…
Data-driven conservation It only takes a glance to see that Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe is beautiful, but it requires an ongoing, intensive research effort to accurately assess the health of its ecosystems and any need for changes to how this protected space is being…
The parrot fish (or “Lundo”, as it’s known in the Xitsua language of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago) is known for its role in cleaning the coral reef. This made it an apt name for the boat used by the (mostly female) waster collectors of the Basisa Bazaruto (“Clean Bazaruto”)…
Effective wildlife stewardship by communities around Boma and Badingilo national parks begins with acting on the need of local learners for access to safe spaces, educational materials, and teachers. In the Boma region of South Sudan, a collaborative conservation and community…
