SafariFind Journal
Safari stories & expert guides
Insider tips, destination guides and wildlife encounters to help you plan the perfect African safari.
Protecting Zambia’s National Parks: Conservation in 2026
Zambia’s national parks are being protected through coordinated law enforcement, wildlife restoration, ecological monitoring and community partnerships. In Kafue alone, conservation organisations report more than 200 lions, roughly 4,800 elephants and the country’s largest cheetah population, while major challenges remain.
Anti-Poaching in Rwanda: Wildlife Crime and Conservation in 2026
Rwanda’s anti-poaching model combines patrols, community participation, law enforcement and habitat restoration, especially around Volcanoes National Park. Progress is clear, but approximately 1,000 snares a year still pose a serious threat to mountain gorillas.
Lion Conservation in Zambia: Status, Threats and Action in 2026
Zambia remains one of Africa’s important lion strongholds, with an estimated population of about 1,200 reported in protected areas and major recovery work under way in Kafue, Liuwa Plain and Nsumbu. Protection, prey recovery and community coexistence are central to securing the species’ future.
Pangolin Conservation in Mozambique (2026): Threats and Hope
Pangolins in Mozambique face illegal trafficking, hunting and habitat pressure, but Gorongosa National Park is demonstrating the value of rescue, rehabilitation and community involvement. Since 2018, its rehabilitation centre has received 160 pangolins, according to park data published in 2026.[1]
