UNAM’s Department of Wildlife and Tourism Studies in Katima Mulilo stands at the heart of the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), offering unmatched opportunities for conservation research, education, and community impact. As one of the largest contiguous ecosystems in Africa, KAZA spans five countries and hosts iconic landscapes and over 250,000 elephants. The department serves as a transboundary research hub—integrating advanced technologies, traditional knowledge, and regional partnerships to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change, and human–wildlife conflict. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strategic location, it positions UNAM as a global thought leader in conservation innovation.