In September, a total of 20 white and 7 black rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. This landmark programme, the first in a series of African rhino translocations still to follow over the next two to three years, is the result of a partnership between Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC), Peace Parks Foundation and Exxaro Resources, in support of and in collaboration with the Governments of Mozambique and South Africa.
This reintroduction of rhinos was a pinnacle point in a series of translocations that has seen more than 2 300 wild animals representing 15 different species brought back to Zinave as part of an extensive rewilding and restoration programme.
‘We are proud to see Zinave National Park emerge as a flagship protected area in Mozambique through our partnership with Peace Parks Foundation,’ said Celmira da Silva, the Director General of ANAC.
‘The arrival of the iconic black rhino back into the park for the first time in four decades marks yet another step towards realising the greater potential of the park and the opportunities it holds for growth in regional tourism, community upliftment and employment.’
This milestone was made possible through collaborative efforts, and you can watch how it all unfolded in the videos below.
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