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Mapped boundaries, landscape classifications, and river system context for Mavinga

Structured Geographic Profile of Mavinga National Park in Cuando Province, Angola

Detailed analysis of Mavinga National Park, covering the recorded boundary extent across 46076 square kilometers of Angolan terrain. This profile maps the geographic position within Cuando Province and outlines the presence of key natural systems, including the Longa, Cuando, Cuito, and Lomba rivers, alongside regional woodland and grassland habitats.

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Miombo WoodlandTransfrontier ConservationTropical SavannaWildlife RecoveryPost-War Conservation

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Vast miombo savanna reserve on the western edge of Africa's largest transfrontier conservation area

Mavinga National Park

Mavinga National Park is a sprawling protected area in southeastern Angola, established in 2011 as part of a major conservation initiative to protect the country's vanishing wilderness areas. The park covers approximately 46,000 square kilometers of tropical savanna landscape in Cuando Province, forming a contiguous management unit with the neighboring Luengue-Luiana National Park to the east. This vast protected area sits at the western boundary of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area, Africa's largest cross-border conservation landscape, which spans portions of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The region's ecology is characterized by a mosaic of habitats including open woodland, dense miombo forest, seasonal grasslands, and aquatic vegetation zones interspersed with watercourses and wetlands. The park's creation represents Angola's commitment to preserving areas of high biological value following the end of the devastating civil war that lasted from 1975 to 2002. Wildlife populations were drastically reduced during this conflict, and the park now serves as a critical corridor for ecological recovery and biodiversity conservation in southern Africa. Mavinga occupies a strategic position within the broader KaZa TFCA framework, connecting protected areas across international boundaries and enabling wildlife migration patterns that are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems. The park's extensive road network, though partially degraded and complicated by remnants of conflict, provides access to a landscape that remains one of Angola's most significant conservation assets.

Location: Angola
Park type: National park
Established: 2011
Area: 46,076 km²

Mavinga National Park Protected Area

Location overview

Regional context and national placement within Cuando Province

Geographic Overview of Mavinga National Park in Angola

Mavinga National Park is situated in the Cuando Province of Angola, representing a key interior territory. Registered as an inland sanctuary, the park operates under national jurisdiction with no coastal or marine boundaries.

Countries: Angola
Regions: Cuando Province
Primary location: Angola
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive protected-area geometry and calculated dimensional metrics

Mavinga National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent Analysis

Mapped park outlines establish spatial context across the protected landscape. Associated dimensional metrics supply calculated area measurements and geographic coordinate limits without implying legal survey precision.

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Boundary area: 36,558.1 km²
Boundary perimeter: 1,991.6 km
Northernmost point: 14.6144° S
Southernmost point: 16.7746° S
Easternmost point: 22.4079° E
Westernmost point: 18.4744° E
Geographic centre: 16.0042° S, 20.279° E
North–south span: 239 km
East–west span: 421.6 km

Parque Nacional da Mavinga

Terrain and natural features

Lowland relief classification and recorded river systems

Mavinga National Park Terrain and Protected Rivers Map

Recorded terrain classifications indicate lowland relief across Mavinga National Park alongside multiple river channels situated within protected boundaries. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each recorded natural feature.

Selected named natural features

Rivers

Longa

Rivers

Rio Lomba

Rivers

Cuando River

Rivers

Cuito River

Rivers

Rio Cuiriri

Rivers

Luancundo

Mavinga National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Tropical lowland terrain featuring woodland, grassland, and wetland habitats

Mavinga National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting Atlas

Recorded woodland, grassland, and wetland classifications provide complementary perspectives on the physical setting of Mavinga National Park. Structured environmental indicators connect these recorded categories to relevant protected area destinations.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical
Water: Minor water
Forest cover: Mostly forested

Landscape features

Woodland · Grassland · Wetland

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat

Park atlas

Compare Angola's diverse protected areas, tracing the regional geography of parks connected to Mavinga National Park.

Discover Other Protected Landscapes and National Parks Near Mavinga National Park in Southeastern Angola

Discover additional national parks and key protected areas across Angola, following the geographic distribution of conservation landscapes near Mavinga National Park. Compare adjacent protected territories, explore their unique ecological roles, and map how these vital areas connect within the greater Southern African region.

National parkAngola

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#1 closest

Longa-Mavinga National Park: Detailed Atlas and Protected Landscape Context in Angola

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geographic significance.

Longa-Mavinga National Park serves as a crucial point for understanding protected areas and natural landscapes within Angola. This page details its identity as a national park, focusing on its mapped geographic features and protected land status. Users can delve into the specific landscape context and regional distribution of this significant protected area, enhancing their grasp of Angola's natural geography.

IUCN: II

Longa-Mavinga National Park Protected Area

National parkAngola

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

East

Luengue-Luiana National Park: Angola's Premier Protected Woodland and Floodplain Ecosystem

Mapping crucial habitats for large mammals and avian wildlife.

Luengue-Luiana National Park is a vital protected landscape in southeastern Angola, covering an immense area that transitions from open woodland ecosystems to vast, seasonal floodplain grasslands. As a cornerstone of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, it facilitates critical wildlife movements and supports significant populations of large mammals. Its geography provides essential habitat, particularly within the extensive wetland wilderness and riparian zones along the Cuando River, making it a significant site for regional biodiversity and atlas exploration.

Area: 42,000 km²
Established: 2011
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Luengue-Luiana National Park Protected Area

National parkZambia

85 km away#3 closest

East

Sioma Ngwezi National Park: Zambia's National Park, Mapped Protected Landscape Explorer

Discover the geographic context and protected area boundaries of Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

Sioma Ngwezi National Park is a key protected area within Zambia, offering significant opportunities for geographic discovery. This national park's mapped boundaries define a significant natural landscape, providing crucial context for regional atlas exploration. Users can explore the park's specific identity as a conservation territory and understand its placement within Zambia's diverse terrain. The focus here is on the park's structured geographic data and its role in mapping protected lands across Southern Africa.

Area: 5,000 km²
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subtropical
Access: Remote access

Sioma Ngwezi National Park Atlas

National parkZambezi Region

118 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Bwabwata National Park: National Park in the Zambezi Region, Namibia

Explore savanna ecosystem and riverine landscapes.

Bwabwata National Park represents a significant protected landscape in Namibia's Zambezi Region, notable for its integrated community conservation model and its function as a vital wildlife corridor. This national park spans the Caprivi Strip, featuring savanna woodlands and crucial riparian zones along the Okavango and Kwando rivers. As a key component of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, it facilitates significant elephant migrations, providing rich opportunities for atlas-based exploration of mapped protected areas and regional geography.

Area: 6,274 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Bwabwata National Park National Park

National parkWestern Province

145 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Liuwa Plain National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape Explorer

Explore regional geography and protected park boundaries.

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Area: 3,369 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Liuwa Plain National Park Atlas

National parkNamibia

191 km away#6 closest

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Khaudum National Park: Namibia's Remote Kalahari Protected Landscape and Predatory Wildlife

Explore mapped boundaries and seasonal river ecosystems.

Khaudum National Park is a substantial protected landscape in northeastern Namibia, deep within the Kalahari Desert. This remote national park encompasses over 3,800 square kilometers of dry forest and acacia woodland, dissected by three major Omuramba dry river systems. It is globally recognized for its thriving populations of large predators like lions and spotted hyenas, alongside significant numbers of elephants and giraffes. The park's unique semi-arid terrain and biodiversity make it a key destination for understanding regional protected-area geography and landscape context.

Area: 3,842 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid

Khaudum National Park protected landscape

National parkCaprivi Region

About 196 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Mudumu National Park National Park: Discover its Protected Landscape and Geographic Boundaries

Mapping the protected area and regional landscape context in Caprivi Region.

Navigate the protected geography of Mudumu National Park, a designated national park situated within the Caprivi Region. This entry provides a structured atlas view of its mapped boundaries and landscape context. Gain a clear understanding of its protected status and its place within the regional geographic framework, offering essential detail for map-based exploration of natural areas in Namibia.

Area: 737 km²
Established: 1990
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

Mudumu National Park National Park Atlas

National parkNamibia

About 225 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Nkasa Rupara National Park: A Protected Landscape within Namibia's Geography

Explore the mapped protected area and its regional landscape context.

Nkasa Rupara National Park represents a distinct protected landscape within Namibia. This entry provides detailed geographic context, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its role as a national park. Understand how this protected area contributes to the broader regional geography, offering a focal point for atlas-based exploration of Namibia's natural lands.

Area: 320 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Nkasa Rupara National Park Geography

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Continue Your Exploration of Mavinga National Park's Geography and Landscape

Delve deeper into the protected area features and regional geographic context of Mavinga National Park. Understanding its mapped boundaries and landscape characteristics offers crucial insights into Angola's natural heritage and conservation atlas. Continue exploring to uncover the specific geographic elements that define this important national park and its surroundings.

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