Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area, Angola - Botswana - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Namibia

From series “Largest Nature Reserves on Earth”

1 out of 15 - Reserves naturelles l'Air et Tenere, Niger

3 out of 15 - Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area, Angola - Botswana - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Namibia

4 out of 15 - Northeast Greenland National Park, Denmark

5 out of 15 - Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa

6 out of 15 - Wrangell St. Elias National Park, USA

The Kavango-Zambezi reserve is unique in every way. Spanning approximately 444000 square kilometres, it has common borders with Angola, Botswana, Zambia Zimbabwe and Namibia. There are no boundaries in the reserve, which allows its inhabitants to move freely within a wide area. The largest nature reserve in Africa includes some national parks, particularly Chobe and Okavango Delta regions.

Lots of world famous attractions including the Victoria Falls are located on its territory. The Kavango-Zambezi reserve was established not long ago, in 2011. Creating an enable environment for free animal migration was one of the main challenges of the five states. For the above mentioned countries the conservation area is an important tourist point. Every day Kavango-Zambezi is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world.

Elephants are the main representatives of wildlife in the reserve. A little less than a half of these majestic animals from the total number of African elephants lives in the conservation area. Moreover, the plant life is equally phenomenal with more than 600 species, many of them unique, and the most scenic areas in the region have become a home to 300 species of birds.

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Best hotels near Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area

Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

Located in 82 km from Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area
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Rooms: 10

The Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge includes free breakfast and dinner, which can be taken in the restaurant on stilts overlooking the park. Packed lunches … More: photo, rates and booking

Protea Hotel Zambezi River

Located in 131 km from Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area
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Rooms: 42

All rooms at Zambezi River Protea Hotels feature a seating area, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms overlook the Zambezi … More: photo, rates and booking

Ndhovu Safari Lodge

Located in 154 km from Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area
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Rooms: 10

The Ndhovu Safari Lodge serves breakfast and dinner which can be taken in the restaurant. Packed lunches are available on request. The lodge also has … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

176 km - Tsodilo Hills

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291 km - Devils Pool

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403 km - Meteorite Mask

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684 km - Kabwe

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707 km - Mana Pools Park

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812 km - Gaborone

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