Tree and vegatation in Iona National Park Angola

Park Management

Iona National Park is managed by African Parks in partnership with Angola’s National Institute of Biodiversity and Conservation Areas (INBAC), under a long-term management agreement with the Government of Angola.

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 24 national parks and protected areas in 13 countries.

Angola’s National Institute of Biodiversity and Conservation Areas (INBAC) is responsible for implementing the country’s biodiversity conservation policy and managing Angola’s national system of protected areas.

Park Management

  • João Paulo de Matos Lopes

    Park Manager

  • Patricia Cruz

    Funding and Reporting Manager

  • Miguel Lajas

    Conservation Manager

  • Victor Wendulika Agostinho

    Community Development Manager

  • Isidoro Ngoma

    HR Manager

  • Sango de Sa

    Park Administrator

  • Daniel van de Vyver

    Field Operations Manager

  • Ruth Westrick

    Tourism and Commercial Manager