African Parks

17/06/2026

The recent translocation of 70 fully wild southern white rhino from South Africa to Rwanda’s Friends of Akagera National Park marked the first transcontinental transfer as part of the Rhino Rewild Initiative. The 70 new arrivals will bolster the local rhino population and also help to restore the Akagera ecosystem.

Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, which was a vital partner in this translocation, explains its significance: “This milestone reinforces our dedication to strengthening Rwanda’s protected landscapes and enhancing the country’s appeal as a destination for conservation-based tourism. We thank our partners for their continued collaboration and shared commitment to safeguarding Africa’s natural heritage.”

Our video shows some of the translocated rhino at ease in their new home, and interacting with other wild species. While the translocation has faced some challenges, this is a testament to how adaptable rhino are, and the fact that this translocation (and others like it) are ‘closing the circle’ – that is, returning rhino to habitats where they will encounter other wild species and be able to integrate into ecosystems and cope with natural pressures.

12/06/2026

Behind every conservation effort is a story of human dedication and expertise. The return of black rhino to Matusadona was powered by the collaborative spirit of exceptional teams of people.

From the men and women on the ground who work tirelessly to conserve the landscape, to the vets who ensure every animal's welfare; the community leaders who are the custodians of this natural heritage, to the partners who never lost faith in the dream of this return.

Swipe to meet just a few of them and read the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/4v287ON

Source Reserves: Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy, Reilly Travers, Matobo National Park, Dambari Wildlife Trust

Translocation Funders: EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, Global Wildlife Fund, Thomas and Sara de Swardt, and the Rhino Recovery Fund

Matusadona’s long-term funding partners including the Wyss Foundation, Stichting Natura Africae, Pangolin Crisis Fund and Elephant Crisis Fund

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Zimparks

12/06/2026

We have a winner! Announcing the winner, runners-up and highly commended photos from Photographer of the Year 2026!

09/06/2026

Today, we are excited to share the African Parks 2025 Annual Report: “25 Years of Collective Impact”.

Every year, putting this report together offers a moment to reflect on the progress made and the partnerships that made it possible. This year, that moment also marks 25 years since African Parks' inception.

This milestone belongs not to one organisation, but to the countless people who made this work possible - governments, communities, staff, donors and partners. This report is as much yours as ours.

24 protected areas. 13 countries. The stories, the progress, and the challenges that are equally part of the story — it's all in there, and we hope you enjoy reading it!

Read the report → https://bit.ly/4vahsnR

08/06/2026

This World Oceans Day, we're celebrating an initiative that is turning a challenge facing our oceans into opportunities for local communities on Mozambique’s coastline.

For five years, Basisa's 48 women have been collecting, sorting and recycling waste across the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Since 2020, they have removed 793 tonnes of waste from its beaches, recycled 95% of it, and transformed much of it into 223,748 paving bricks.

The impact extends from the coastline into the wider marine and ocean environment, while also creating employment opportunities, supporting local enterprise and transforming waste into a resource.

Linked in: Explore the story behind Basisa: https://bit.ly/4xgv3LQ

05/06/2026

Climate action is strongest when people, nature and local economies all benefit.

As we mark World Environment Day, it is worth reflecting on the important role healthy ecosystems can play in addressing climate change. They store carbon, support biodiversity, regulate water systems and help strengthen resilience for both people and nature.

In Chinko Conservation Area in the Central African Republic, healthy forests store vast amounts of carbon. Carbon credits generated through the protection of these forests provide long-term revenue for conservation while supporting community priorities identified by local people themselves, from healthcare and education to local development projects.

The idea is best captured by the slogan adopted by Chinko's Community Funds Committee: "To protect the forest is to build the community."

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dRtso3

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05/06/2026

The return of black rhino to Matusadona National Park marks an important step in the long-term restoration of this remarkable landscape. We are grateful to work alongside Zimparks, our partners and local communities in supporting Zimbabwe’s vision for rhino conservation.

Three decades after their parents were evacuated to save them from the bullets of poachers, a group of black rhinos has returned home to Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park.

04/06/2026

Protecting a migration of this scale requires collective effort.

The Great Nile Migration moves across a vast, inhabited landscape shared by wildlife, livestock and communities. Supporting its future requires collaboration across science, conservation management, government and local leadership.

Across the Badingilo-Boma landscape, African Parks provides the long-term protected area management alongside the government of eastern South Sudan. This includes working with communities, rangers, researchers, conversation and community development teams, and government partners.

Learn more about the collaborative approach to conservation: https://bit.ly/3R2o8W4

03/06/2026

They are home.

After over a decade of absence, critically endangered black rhino are back on Matusadona National Park soil. This landmark translocation, a collaboration between Matusadona National Park, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) and African Parks, marks a full-circle moment for a species returned to its ancestral home.

The rhino, including descendants of the original Matusadona population, are now safely acclimatising in purpose-built bomas before their phased release into the park. This moment was only possible through a powerful alliance of government, communities, and conservation partners. Their collective commitment and years of dedicated work have made this safe homecoming possible.

Our gratitude extends to:
Source Reserves: Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy, Reilly Travers, Matobo National Park, and Dambari Wildlife Trust who protected these animals for years.

Translocation Funders: The EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, Global Wildlife Fund, Thomas and Sara de Swardt, and the Rhino Recovery Fund whose generous support made this operation possible.

Matusadona’s long-term funding partners including the Wyss Foundation, Stichting Natura Africae, Pangolin Crisis Fund, and Elephant Crisis Fund.

You can explore the full story in the official press release on our website: https://bit.ly/4dXXyoK

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29/05/2026

A migration on a scale few have ever seen…

Across the sweeping grasslands and savanna of eastern South Sudan, nearly 6 million antelope move across this landscape in what is now recognised as the world’s largest land mammal migration.

For decades, this extraordinary movement unfolded largely undocumented. Recently featured by National Geographic the Great Nile Migration is drawing global attention to one of Africa’s most significant remaining connected landscapes—and the collaborative effort underway to help support its future.

Working alongside the government of South Sudan, local communities and conservation partners, we support long-term conservation efforts across the Badingilo-Boma landscape.
Explore the full story of the migration here: https://bit.ly/3R2o8W4