Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area

Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area is a protected zone spanning over 4,000 square kilometers that crosses the borders of Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. The landscape combines coastal plains, mountain ranges, and savanna habitats stretching from the Indian Ocean inland.

The conservation area was established in 2000 through the Peace Parks Foundation to connect multiple territories across borders. The initiative aimed to protect major animal migration routes, particularly for elephants, that move freely across national boundaries.

The Tembe-Thonga communities maintain traditional fishing methods and celebrate the annual marula fruit festival within the conservation boundaries.

Visitors can access the region through various entry points, with international airports in Johannesburg, Durban, and Maputo serving nearby cities. The dry season offers better wildlife viewing conditions and easier access along the conservation area trails.

The area serves as a nesting ground for leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles, with a marine monitoring program that has operated since the early 1990s. This protection makes it one of Africa's most important breeding sites for these endangered species.

GPS coordinates: -26.25000,31.88000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27