The IAPF is now reaching the final phases of its plan to commence a joint venture with Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) to core manage Chizarira National Park for 25 years. ZPWMA has suffered severe cutbacks over the past decade due to regional hardships. These effects have been felt hardest at Chizarira which used to have the highest concentration of Black Rhino in the world, but which are now locally extinct.

Located in north-west Zimbabwe is Chizarira National Park. 2000 square kilometres with some of Africa’s most stunning terrain. With 7 different ecological zones it is a unique area. Unfortunately though it has suffered from severe poaching in recent years.

Partners in this project with the IAPF and Jason’s Gardens will be the Wilderness Foundation who have successfully been doing projects like Chizarira for 40 years.

The ultimate goal would be to fully resurrect Chizarira and have it listed as a World Heritage Site. This project is set to commence in November 2011 and will require massive global support in what has been described by many as one of the great conservation projects being undertaken today in Africa. If you would like to be involved with this project then please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.