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A new event on Zambia’s safari calendar, raising support for the rangers of Kafue National Park
Kafue Wild Trail Run: Zambia's Inaugural Race for Wildlife Rangers
250 places, two distances, one cause
On September 16, Zambia is set to host its inaugural Kafue Wild Trail Run, dedicated to supporting the wildlife rangers of Kafue National Park. The 10- or 21-kilometre race, now open to the public for the first time, has limited spots available, with only 250 places up for grabs.
The objective of the Kafue Wild Trail Run is to unite participants with wildlife rangers, promoting a conservation cause aimed at safeguarding and assisting the dedicated efforts of wildlife rangers in Zambia.
A joint initiative from African Parks and Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Who Is Behind the Event
The event is coordinated by Greater Kafue Landscape Ltd, a collaborative project between the African Parks Network and the Zambian Department of National Parks and Wildlife.
Zambia’s oldest and largest national park, spanning woodland, grassland and wetland habitats
About Kafue National Park
Spanning 22,400 square kilometres, Kafue National Park is situated at the heart of western Zambia, and holds the distinction of being both the oldest and largest national park in the country. The park’s diverse landscapes of woodlands, grasslands and aquatic habitats provide a sanctuary for an array of wildlife, including several big cat species, 21 species of antelope, and 515 bird species.
Kafue joins over 100 ranger teams across Africa in a synchronised show of solidarity
Part of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge
The Kafue Wild Trail Run is a regional event for the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge, the biggest global event to honour and raise funds for the ranger profession, showcasing solidarity and support. Over 100 teams of rangers from various locations across the African continent are engaging in a series of challenges, with the event reaching its pinnacle on September 16, 2023, with a synchronised 21-kilometre race taking place across their individual protected areas.
Register, support from afar, or plan your own visit to Kafue
How to Get Involved
Interested participants can register here, and contact us for accommodation in the region. Register for the virtual run from anywhere in the world, or donate to support Zambia’s conservation efforts.
Continue exploring Africa’s wildlife.
Kafue’s woodlands and floodplains are home to some of the same species covered elsewhere on our blog, so our guide to African Wild Dog: Nature’s Painted Predators is a good next read for anyone keen to understand the species before a Zambia trip. Kafue’s rivers hold their own resident hippo pods, covered in more detail in Hippos in Africa: A Safari Guide to the River Giant, and for travellers curious about Kafue’s big cats, our guide to Leopards in Africa: Behaviour, Best Places & Safari Guide is worth a look.
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