SafariFind Journal
Safari stories & expert guides
Insider tips, destination guides and wildlife encounters to help you plan the perfect African safari.
Black Rhino Conservation in Zambia: Status and Action in 2026
Zambia’s black rhino population was declared extinct by 1998, but reintroduction and protection in North Luangwa National Park have restored a national population. The latest published estimate records 60 black rhinos in Zambia, although poaching, habitat pressure and long-term funding remain serious challenges.[3][11]
Cheetah Conservation in Mozambique: Status and Action in 2026
Cheetah conservation in Mozambique entered a promising new phase after 16 cheetahs were relocated to Panyame Conservancy. In April 2026, relocated female Kazi produced Mozambique’s first litter from this translocated population, but long-term success will depend on habitat security, monitoring and community support.
Vulture Conservation in Namibia: Status and Action in 2026
Vultures remain an under-protected conservation priority in Namibia, where poisoning, persecution, infrastructure and habitat pressures threaten essential scavengers. Regional action plans and community-based conservation are strengthening the response, but Namibia still needs better monitoring and coordinated protection.
Marine & Coastal Conservation in South Africa (2026)
South Africa’s marine conservation network protects habitats ranging from the Benguela Current to the subtropical Maputaland coast, but threatened sharks and rays, unequal access, climate pressure and development remain significant challenges. In 2026, conservation efforts increasingly combine marine protected areas with community-led governance, research and responsible tourism.
