World Heritage Identification Number: 302
World Heritage since: 1984
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas: A Wildlife Haven in Zimbabwe
The Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, located in northern Zimbabwe, form a vast wildlife conservation area that spans approximately 219,600 hectares (543,000 acres). This region, nestled along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, is a testament to the rich biodiversity and scenic beauty that Africa has to offer. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, this protected area is renowned for its remarkable concentration of diverse wildlife species and breathtaking landscapes.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
On the banks of the Zambezi, great cliffs overhang the river and the floodplains. The area is home to a remarkable concentration of wild animals, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs. An important concentration of Nile crocodiles is also be found in the area.
Encyclopedia Record: Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park is a 219,600-hectare (543,000-acre) wildlife conservation area and national park in northern Zimbabwe. It is a region of the lower Zambezi in Zimbabwe where the floodplain turns into a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season. As the lakes gradually dry up and recede, the region attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa's most renowned game-viewing regions.Additional Site Details
Area: 676,600 hectares
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: -15.81944444 , 29.40805556
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