page_title: Transboundary protected area
section_title: Africa
hierarchical_section_title: Transboundary protected area / Established Transboundary Protected Areas / Africa
context_page_description: A transboundary protected area is an ecological protected area that spans boundaries of more than one country or sub-national entity. Such areas are also known as transfrontier conservation areas or peace parks.
  TBPAs exist in many forms around the world, and are established for various reasons. The preservation of traditional animal migration patterns, ensuring sufficient food and water sources for population growth, is a critical reason for the creation of TBPAs. However, TBPAs also encourage tourism, economic development and goodwill between neighbouring countries, as well as making it easier for indigenous inhabitants of the area to travel.
caption: Victoria Falls--National Parks in Zambia and Zimbabwe for a TBPA.
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