Conservation is a key focus area for the Zambian people and the government. Zambia is home to many wildlife species, some of which are endangered. Conservation of our resources and heritage is, therefore, more important to us than ever. Efforts are focused on spreading information to help educate others on the importance of protecting our natural environment. These efforts are funded through:

Donations
Fundraising
Visits

At Enjoy Zambia, we aspire to be a key supporter of conservation efforts in the country and region. We work with a number of organisations, including the Zambia Tourism Authority, that help with these efforts and we encourage you to get involved. In addition to donations, fundraising, and visits, you can lend your support in other creative ways such as through:

Adopting animals
Helping out
Taking part
Apart from organisations and individuals providing financial support to Zambia’s conservation projects, volunteers also do their part in protecting endangered species and the livelihoods of many, that have dedicated their lives to protecting our future.
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The Indigenous Peoples and Development Branch – Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues/DISD/DESA, will organize an interactive webinar bringing together indigenous peoples’ organizations, UN agencies, Member States, civil society and relevant stakeholders.

2020 virtual commemoration

UN Member States recognize the need to substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination by 2030, as well as to reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management by 2030.

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As we rightly focus our energies on tackling climate change, we must be careful not to neglect the ozone layer and stay alert to the threat posed by the illegal use of ozone-depleting gases.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA)

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) was established through the Tourism and Hospitality Act No.13 of 2015. The 2015 Act mandates ZTA to effectively market and promote Zambia as a tourism and travel destination of choice and to regulate the tourism industry. It also plays a major part in the conservation of our resources.

Zambia’s early conservation history

Zambia’s conservation history dates back to 1900 when the Mweru Marsha reserve was formally established. Since then a number of reserves and national parks have been established across the country, as highlighted in the timeline below.

Conservation Timeline
1899

Mweru Marsh Reserve

First protected area, gazetted in 1900.

1899
1904

Luangwa Game Reserve

Known to locals as simply ‘the South Park’.

1904
1907

Victoria Falls Reserve

A small reserve on the Victoria falls.

1907
1908

Kafue Reserve

Occupation and hunting by the local population never ceased until 1933.

1908
1911

Luangwa Game Reserve ceased

Ceased after its founder died.

1911
1950

Kafue National Park
First national park

Kafue Reserve which was re-demarcated as Kafue National Park on 20th April 1950.

1950
1972

17 National Parks gazetted

This included the South Luangwa National Park, one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

1972

For more information, visit ARC Zambia.

Support conservation projects

Below we’ve outlined some of the key conservation projects that would benefit from your support.

Conservation Elephant charge
Elephant charge
Conservation Lusaka modern Lilayi elephant nursery
Lilayi elephant nursery
Conservation snakes HHiSS
HHiSS Snake Safety Course
Lusaka National Park
Lusaka national park
Conservation elephants
Lilayi feeding donations
Conservation snakes HHiSS
HHiSS

Click below to see how you can help

Support the Elephant Charge

The Elephant Charge is an annual 4×4 event held in Zambia to raise money for conservation through education.
The Elephant Charge teams have supported 18 conservation organisations and projects since 2008 with grants totalling $892,447.

Get Involved

Enter your team or join an existing team
Sponsor a team or the Elephant Charge event
Help out at the event
Bring your skills to the organising committee

Join

Support HHiSS

HHiSS is an NGO that aims to reduce snakebite victims and the killing of snakes. They do this by sensitising people, giving snake awareness, recognition and Handling training and by improving snakebite management in Zambia.

  • SENSITISATION – HHiSS conduct sensitisation activities on snakes and snakebites in communities, schools, organisations and companies in Zambia
  • TRAINING –  HHiSS conduct training courses in snake awareness, recognition and handling
  • SNAKEBITE MANAGEMENT – HHiSS support the coordination and efforts to improve the safe and effective treatment of snakebites in Zambia

HHiSS raise money by crowdfunding, individual donations, grants and collaboration with industries that require snake training for HSE reasons, such as mines, farms and construction companies.

Support HHiSS
Snake Safety Course
Website

Visit Lilayi Elephant Nursery

Lilayi Elephant Nursery was established by a Zambian conservationist NGO, Game Rangers International (GRI). The nursery is designed to rehabilitate orphaned elephants. They get ongoing support from a number of sources, including the:

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
Department of National Parks & Wildlife
Lafarge
Olsen Animal Trust
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Lilayi lodge

Support the Game Rangers International (GRI)

Established in Zambia in 2008, it is involved in Wildlife Rescue, Resource Protection, and Community Outreach. There are many ways to assist, including adopting orphaned elephant calves, as they need on-going care:

Volunteer
Fundraise
Donate
Adopt

Visit Lusaka National Park

Animals in the park include white rhinos, giraffes, and many species of antelope. On the outskirts of Lusaka, the park offers:

Directions
Bicycle trails
Bird watching
Boating
Camping
Game viewing
Photographic safaris
Picnics
Walking safaris