Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks)

What Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) does

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is a statutory body of the Zimbabwean government responsible for the administration, conservation, and management of the country's national parks, wildlife estates, and protected natural areas. The Authority oversees approximately 5 million hectares—roughly 13% of Zimbabwe's total land area—comprising 11 national parks (Hwange, Mana Pools, Victoria Falls, Gonarezhou, Matobo, Matusadona, Nyanga, Chimanimani, Chizarira, Kazuma Pan, and Zambezi), 10 recreational parks, 4 safari areas, multiple botanic gardens, and sanctuaries, most of which are located in Ecological Regions Four and Five or rugged mountainous terrain with limited alternative economic use.

ZimParks generates revenue through three primary streams: tourism and recreation services (park entry fees, accommodation bookings at lodges/chalets/campsites, game drives, camping, fishing permits, horse riding, rafting); commercial activities and licensing within park estates, including an Investment Prospectus that invites private-sector participation in developing tourism infrastructure; and conservation services such as anti-poaching enforcement, human-wildlife conflict resolution, wildlife translocation, and scientific research. Customer segments include domestic and international tourists (primary), private investors and commercial partners (secondary), and SADC-region stakeholders participating in transfrontier conservation initiatives. The organization distributes services through a direct-to-consumer online booking platform and physical park-gate sales, and markets through its website, social media, press releases, and community events including the Kavango Zambezi Golf Tournament.

Operationally, ZimParks maintains a headquarters in Harare with field offices and ranger stations across its park portfolio, employs 1,001–5,000 staff, and operates with a conservation-focused rather than profit-driven mandate. It is not a conventional commercial enterprise—ownership rests entirely with the Zimbabwean government and there are no private equity, venture capital, or public shareholders. Strategic direction is evidenced by outreach to private investors through the Investment Prospectus, participation in the multi-country Kavango Zambezi TFCA initiative, a new Harare CBD office opened in November 2015, and ongoing investment in online booking infrastructure to broaden direct visitor access.

Name

Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks)

Legal name

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

Website

https://zimparks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ZimParks is a Zimbabwean government statutory authority managing roughly 5 million hectares of national parks, wildlife estates, and recreational areas across 11 national parks. It generates revenue through tourism accommodation, park entry fees, conservation services, and an investment prospectus inviting private-sector participation in park infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation and Ecotourism

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAFAD

Safari Parks & Drive-Through Wildlife Parks

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations)

SECONDARYTHAJAIAA

National Park & Protected Area Tours

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Nature & Wildlife Experiences (National Parks, Wildlife Encounters, Eco-tours)

SECONDARYTHAAAGAA

Park Concession Operations (Food, Retail, Fuel, General Stores)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• National park management
• Ecotourism services
• Safari accommodation
• Park entry permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tourism and Recreation Services: Revenue generated from tourist accommodation bookings, park entry fees, camping sites, game drives, fishing permits, horse riding, rafting activities, and facility rentals at lodges, chalets, and campsites across national parks and recreational areas.
2. Commercial Activities and Investments: Revenue from investment opportunities and commercial activities within park estates, including the investment prospectus program that invites private sector participation in developing tourism infrastructure and facilities.
3. Conservation Services: Revenue from scientific services, investigations, and wildlife management operations including anti-poaching activities, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and wildlife translocation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZimParks is a government statutory authority that manages Zimbabwe's 11 national parks, recreational parks, safari areas, botanic gardens, and sanctuaries covering roughly 5 million hectares. It sells tourist accommodation, park entry, and recreational activities (game drives, camping, fishing, horse riding, rafting, walking tours) and provides wildlife conservation services such as anti-poaching operations, scientific research, and human-wildlife conflict resolution. It also offers an investment prospectus program enabling private-sector participation in tourism infrastructure within park estates.

Product overview

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) operates as a government agency managing approximately 5 million hectares of land (13% of Zimbabwe's total land area). The organization's offerings include 11 National Parks (Hwange, Mana Pools, Victoria Falls, Gonarezhou, Matobo, Chimanimani, Chizarira, Kazuma Pan, Matusadona, Nyanga, and Zambezi), multiple Recreational Parks (Boulton Atlantica Centre, Chinhoyi Caves, Darwendale, Kariba, Kyle, Lake Chivero, Ngezi, Osborne, Sebakwe, Umzingwane), Safari Areas (Chete, Chirisa, Matetsi, Tuli), Botanic Gardens, and Sanctuaries. Visitor services encompass game drives, camping sites, fishing, horse riding, rafting, and walking tours, with an online booking system for tourist accommodation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Game Drives

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TFCA (Transfrontier Conservation Area) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area initiative, a multi-country conservation effort involving Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Angola, and Namibia. Includes the Kavango Zambezi Golf Tournament as a community engagement and awareness activity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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