PARTNERS AND KEY FUNDERS

The Chewore Conservation Trust is a Zimbabwean non-profit organization established by the AWE for Nature Foundation to manage the 200,000-hectare Ntumbe wilderness (formerly the Chewore South Safari Area), which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Operating under a 25-year lease, its primary mandate is to protect and rehabilitate the ecosystem while transitioning the area from trophy hunting to a sustainable, eco-tourism and conservation-focused economy. Key activities of the Trust include supporting anti-poaching initiatives, curbing illegal mining, restoring infrastructure, monitoring biodiversity, and planning for the reintroduction of the black rhino. CCT also works closely with local communities to reduce human–wildlife conflict, improve local livelihoods, and advance high-integrity nature finance tools like biodiversity credits.

Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority

Chewore Conservation Trust (CCT)

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is responsible for the protection, conservation, and sustainable management of Zimbabwe’s wildlife and natural resources. Established under the Parks and Wildlife Act, its primary remit includes controlling, managing, and maintaining national parks, botanical gardens, sanctuaries, and safari areas. ZimParks enforces anti-poaching measures, protects endangered species, and manages human–wildlife conflicts. Beyond conservation, it facilitates eco-tourism—including camping and game viewing—while actively engaging local communities in sustainable resource utilization.

African Parks

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization founded in 2000 that takes direct, long-term responsibility for the rehabilitation and management of national parks and protected areas across Africa. Operating through public–private partnerships with governments, the organization implements a "business approach to conservation," focusing on securing landscapes, enforcing the law, and restoring biodiversity. Their mandate includes managing over 20 million hectares across more than 12 countries, protecting endangered species, and fostering community development to ensure ecological and financial sustainability. They aim to secure vast ecosystems, providing safety and essential services for both wildlife and local communities. Ntumbe, formerly Chewore South, is proud to be part of the African Parks Incubator Programme.

AWE for Nature Foundation

The AWE for Nature Foundation is a Geneva-based non-profit organisation pioneering high-integrity conservation finance in Africa's large wilderness areas. Its role involves bridging the biodiversity funding gap by turning innovative tools, such as biodiversity credits, into practical, scalable on-the-ground action. Its remit includes long-term, collaborative management—beginning with a 25-year commitment to Ntumbe—protecting natural ecosystems while securing local livelihoods and community resilience. AWE aims to build a sustainable "nature economy" where protected areas generate value, aligning environmental protection with economic development.

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Visiting Ntumbe is one of the best ways to support local communities, advance wildlife conservation, and ensure the long-term protection and preservation of one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas. Use the link below to plan your visit to Ntumbe.

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