Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, Transboundary protected area in Southern Africa.
The Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area is a cross-border nature project spanning five countries and covering the upper Zambezi River basin and Okavango Delta. This territory connects vast savannas, river landscapes, and wetlands that together span roughly 520,000 square kilometers.
The project began in 2003 when ministers from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe met in Katima Mulilo to sign a cross-border conservation agreement. This meeting marked the start of cooperation between nations to support animal migration and nature protection across the region.
The protected territory brings together different national parks like Chobe, Hwange, and Victoria Falls, each managed in its own way. These connected spaces create a single home for wildlife and communities across the borders.
Visitors can use a shared KAZA visa that allows travel between the Zambia and Zimbabwe sections without additional border procedures. This system makes it easier to move between different protected areas and saves time when crossing border zones.
The area is home to roughly 250,000 elephants that move freely through established natural corridors connecting different parts of the territory. These movements show how the project lets animals travel long distances without encountering barriers.
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