One of the largest wildlife translocations in Zambia’s history is in the works with 1 650 wildebeest and 300 zebra moved from Liuwa Plain National Park to Kafue National Park. This is part of an ecological restoration effort aimed at rehabilitating Zambia’s protected areas and enhancing biodiversity.
The translocation will be carried out by the Zambian Ministry of Tourism, through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with the Barotse Royal Establishment and African Parks Network.
The move builds on two decades of conservation work in Liuwa where African Parks has overseen significant recovery of wildlife populations and follows the successful reintroduction of Kafue lechwe to Kafue in June 2024.
The translocation will be carried out by a team of veterinarians, ecologists and wildlife experts with a focus on minimising animal stress and ensuring safety throughout the operation.
In a reciprocal measure, 50 Lichtenstein’s hartebeest will be reintroduced to Liuwa from the Mulobezi game management area. The return of the species to Liuwa, after over 30 years, is intended to support the park’s herbivore diversity and broader ecological integrity.
