Musekese Conservation facilitates conservation outcomes by providing technical support and resources for law enforcement, research and community-based natural resource management.

Based in the expansive 2,700km2 Musekese-Lumbeya Intensive Protection Zone (ML IPZ) within Kafue National Park, Musekese Conservation safeguard wildlife in response to the devastating impact of illegal poaching on large carnivores and herbivores. The success of this work is assessed through a comprehensive wildlife research programme.

Musekese Conservation have recruited and trained dedicated anti-poaching teams whose unwavering efforts play a vital role in deterring illegal activities. Their ongoing work is essential for protecting wildlife. To support and assess the effectiveness of anti-poaching efforts, the project's research programme collects data on the populations of large carnivores and herbivores within the ML IPZ. This data provides essential insights into wildlife populations and how they are changing over time. Informed decisions can then be made to devise the most effective strategies for protecting wildlife in the area.

There are three aims to Musekese Conservation’s wildlife research;

1. Determine the distribution and abundance the five large carnivores in the ML IPZ: Lion, cheetah, leopard, spotted hyena and painted dog.

2. Determine the distribution of the prey species of the five large carnivores, including: elephant, zebra, cape buffalo, sable antelope and greater kudu.

3. Map potential threats to this wildlife and the habitat types/resources across ML IPZ to assess limitations to the distribution and density of wildlife.

NatureSpy have provided Musekese Conservation with essential trail camera equipment required to assess the distribution and population sizes of large carnivores and herbivores within the ML IPZ. This support includes 50 Browning Recon Force trail cameras along with accessories like security boxes to safeguard them against curious paws and jaws.

Equipped with this monitoring gear, the team can conduct surveys across an area larger than the Lake District National Park, exploring regions that were previously only accessed on foot by anti-poaching teams. These surveys play a crucial role in reversing the decline of iconic species such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, and many more within the extraordinary landscapes of Kafue National Park.