Is it possible to dream of a natural wilderness where African wildlife follows its ancient migration paths, oblivious of manmade borders and restrictions and where humans move freely also? Can people reap the benefits of Africa's nature through African safari holidays and adventure travel, but still take care of her at the same time? The Peace Parks Foundation would say yes. Their mission, "To facilitate the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) and develops human resources, thereby supporting sustainable economic development, the conservation of biodiversity and regional peace and stability." Kavonga-Zambezi Transfrontier (KAZA) will become the world's largest conservation area straddling Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Zambia and the four other countries involved are in the process of establishing a world-class conservation area in the Okavango and Zambezi river regions. They will link an immense network of national parks, game management areas and conservancies.
This is in fact one of the most exciting developments in African adventure travel and the safari experience in particular because a fundamental aspect to the KAZA concept is the idea that animal movements should not be constrained by artificial human boundaries.
What it means for you
KAZA will soon be a legal entity and only one visa will be required to tour this massive area. Already designated as the hub of KAZA Park, is Victoria Falls in Zambia making Zambia an attractive destination from which you can explore all other areas.
The biodiversity of KAZA is as phenomenal as the project itself - savannah, miombo, and mopane woodlands, wetlands, approximately 3000 species of plant life (of which some 100 are endemic) and more than 500 species of birds - many of which are found in Zambia.
KAZA's resident wildlife is also impressive containing Africa's largest contiguous elephant population as well as major populations of a wide range of species such as buffalo, hippopotamus, lion, lechwe, roan, sable, eland, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck, puku, bushbuck, sitatunga, wild dogs, spotted hyena. The new Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Park, is costing an estimated $100m to set up and is expected to contribute significantly to job creation. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the 5 countries in December 2006 and 2010 is the dateline for the KAZA project to be complete.
But don't hold your horses! You can enjoy this unique experience right now by visiting some of the national parks that KAZA will encompass. In Zambia these national parks include Kafue, Sioma Ngwezi, Barotseland, Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls area), and Liuwa Plains.
Sara Brown is instrumental in the running of the Best of Zambia site, a website dedicated to putting Zambia on the map by creating a strong internet presence and successfully promoting Zambia and those operating in Zambia.
This site will help potential visitors to Zambia research this beautiful country, find the perfect holiday in Zambia, plan their trip and send out enquiries. As the site develops it will have useful links to the international development sector, commercial and investment opportunities and, local businesses and services.
Our mission is to ensure http://www.thebestofzambia.com/ becomes THE information hub for all things Zambia.
You can learn more about the Best of Zambia and how you can benefit from our products and services at our constantly updated website, http://www.thebestofzambia.com/
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