Lake Nakuru National Park: The Surface of the Lake Has Enlarged
I have visited this small national park (188 km²) four times (in 2006, 2009, 2018, and 2024). Over the years, I have observed significant changes in its ecological conditions. The …
Malawi’s Protected Areas: Hope Prevails
I visited Malawi in July and August 2024, experiencing eight of its protected areas. Despite being a densely populated country with much of its land converted into agricultural fields, Malawi …
Unveiling Kazuma NP: Rediscovering the Forgotten Gem
Explore the rarely visited and enchanting Kazuma National Park in Zimbabwe, a pristine sanctuary spanning only 313 sq km. Nestled between Hwange NP and NP Zambezi on the Botswanan border, …
Challenges Facing Gabon’s Conservation Efforts
In August 2023, I had the privilege of exploring Gabon’s two exquisite national treasures, Loango and Lopé National Parks. My journey was truly awe-inspiring. The Agency for National Parks exceptional …
Hope from Gabon
By African standards Gabon is a small country (about 3/4 of Poland or 3 times the size of Czech Republic). About 80% of the state is covered by primary or …
Madagascar – Masoala National Park
The huge island of Madagascar, thanks to its specific history, hosts a unique nature and biodiversity made up largely of endemic species. A fast-growing human population (17 tribes, compared to …
Kidepo Valley National Park – A Remote Ugandan Wilderness
This national park lies in northern Uganda on the boundary with South Sudan. It is one of the most important protected areas in Uganda and relatively underrated African national park. …
Murchison Falls, one of the most famous national parks in Africa, would be destroyed by oil drilling!
The area of Murchison Falls NP with the size of 3900 square km surrounded partly by three other nature reserves represents together a robust block of nature environment (approx. 5500 …
The Covid-19 pandemic denudes the issue of a long-term underfinancing of African protected areas
According to the Green Deal, a new European Commission’s Strategy (2020), it is necessary to create a more efficient system of support of protected areas (PAs), establish their adequate protection, …
Czech Foundation, Ivan Dejmal’s Foundation for Nature Protection, Supported Two Projects in Zambia
The period of COVID 19 pandemic temporarily abolished ecotourism in protected landscape areas in Africa. The lack of income from ecotourism means impoverishment of local communities as well as a …