Park Officials walking towards a gate in Matusadona National Park

Park Management

African Parks co-manages Matusadona National Park alongside the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority through the specially formed Matusadona Conservation Trust.

A non-profit conservation organisation, African Parks takes on responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. It currently manages 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries.

Zimbabwe’s Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) is responsible for managing Zimbabwe’s national parks, wildlife reserves, and protected areas.

Park Management

  • Michael Pelham

    Park Manager

  • Daniel Sithole

    Deputy Park Manager and Community Development Manager

  • Simon Tavashavira

    Financial Controller

  • Kudakwashe Magomba

    Head of Law Enforcement

  • Joanna Craig

    Funding and Reporting Manager

  • Chrispen Chiparaushe

    Chrispen Chiparaushe

    Tourism Manager

  • Tracey Pelham

    Special Projects Manager

  • Edlyne Machemendze

    Human Resources Manager

  • Kyle Hinde

    Biodiversity Conservation Lead