Hwange National Park:
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, recently became the center of attention due to the discovery of three poached lions.
About Hwange National Park:
• Location: Situated in northwest Zimbabwe, near the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
• Size: Covers approximately 14,600 sq. km, making it the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe.
• History: Established in 1928; formerly known as Wankie Game Reserve.
• Wildlife: Home to over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. It houses half of Zimbabwe’s elephant population (around 50,000) and over 500 lions.
• Conservation efforts:
◦ Part of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans frontier Conservation Area (KAZA) involving five Southern African nations.
◦ Use of drones and other technologies to combat poaching.
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, recently became the center of attention due to the discovery of three poached lions.
About Hwange National Park:
• Location: Situated in northwest Zimbabwe, near the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
• Size: Covers approximately 14,600 sq. km, making it the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe.
• History: Established in 1928; formerly known as Wankie Game Reserve.
• Wildlife: Home to over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. It houses half of Zimbabwe’s elephant population (around 50,000) and over 500 lions.
• Conservation efforts:
◦ Part of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans frontier Conservation Area (KAZA) involving five Southern African nations.
◦ Use of drones and other technologies to combat poaching.