Zakouma

Camp Nomade / Tinga Camp

Zakouma National Park is characterised by perennial river systems, rich floodplains, and seasonal wildlife migrations. An uplifting story of revival for this ecoregion which stretches across the width of Africa to the south of the Sahara Desert. Once a stronghold for well over 4,000 elephant, by 2010 the park had lost 90% to ivory poachers. Nevertheless, in that same year, the Government of Chad invited African Parks into a long-term agreement to manage Zakouma, protect its remaining wildlife, and re-establish stability for the surrounding communities. With the overhaul of the park’s conservation law enforcement and community engagement strategies in place, the results were palpable. Wildlife numbers began to increase and by 2016, poaching was virtually eliminated. Zakouma became known as a place of safety, a source of employment, and a service provider to communities.