The Nsumbu Tanganika Conservation ProgrammeNdole Bay Lodge supports the NTCP through resource support and our annual Swim for Nsumbu Fundrasier event

‍In 2017 the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Project (NTCP) was established under the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) to focus on securing a core wildlife area of 4,000km2 including NNP and the surrounding Game Management Areas and open areas, this is expanding to over 10,000kms over the new few years.
Immediate law enforcement support to government through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) focused on protecting the remnant elephant population, protected lake waters and a vast undisturbed wilderness to lay a firm foundation for growth. The ability to leverage experience, collaboration and determination from the successful FZS North Luangwa project along with community stakeholder support led to a successful conservation intervention spanning infrastructure, human resource, equipment and funding capacity improvements which has in turn had a significant positive impact on the conservation landscape.

The recovery of the Nsumbu Tanganyika Ecosystem is underway. Increased and strategically planned activities in 2019 are cementing gains made, widening the positive impact and increasing the effectiveness of the intervention. Commitments made by stakeholders and supporters into 2020 will ensure the progress and success of the project; but further matching will support a rapid and enhanced recovery of iconic and threatened species such as lion and black rhino and the security of a globally significant ecosystem able to positively contribute to human well being and sustainability