Mucusso National Park

Mucusso National Park is a large protected area in southeastern Angola with open woodlands, grasslands that flood seasonally, and different ecological zones. The park spreads along the Cuando River and provides homes for varied wildlife across its landscape.

The territory became a protected park in 2011 when two former reserves, Luiana and Mucusso, were combined into one. This merge created a larger protected area that could be managed as a single conservation zone.

Local people near the park keep their traditional ways alive while helping protect the animals and land around them. Their involvement shows how communities and nature can work together in this region.

Visitors need to get permits from park authorities since the area has unmapped sections and ongoing mine-clearing work. It is important to have local guidance when moving through the park to stay safe.

The park is part of a transfrontier conservation area that spans across several southern African countries. This cross-border cooperation allows wild animals that move between countries to remain protected throughout their journeys.

GPS coordinates: -17.86667,21.40000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42