Rhinos reintroduced to Zimbabwe’s Hwange Park after 20 year absence Posted by David Henning on 14 June 2022 After a 20-year absence, two white rhinos have been successfully reintroduced to Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park by Imvelo Safari Lodges. After a 700 km and 17-hour journey across Zimbabwe, the two rhinos are settling in at Imvelo Ngamo Wildlife Sanctuary bordering the park. Once released, they will become the first rhinos to roam Hwange after nearly two decades. This project will be overseen by Imvelo’s Community Rhino Conservation Initiative (CRCI), which places the animals on community land and under the custodianship of the local community. The two rhinos, Thuza and Kusasa, were named by two generous donors from a list of options put forward by five community leaders. Guests staying at Imvelo’s Bomani or Camelthorn Camps will have the opportunity to potentially see the Big 5 – something not possible since 2005. This is an incredible achievement for Hwange, Imvelo and future safari-goers searching for a meaningful impact on local communities and groundbreaking conservation initiatives. If you would like to check out the journey of Thuza and Kusasa and learn more about this meaningful project, visit the Hwange Community Rhino Initiative. Pictures: Africas Eden ALSO READ Five of Kruger National Park’s best picnic sites Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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