An Inspiring Story of Giving – A Letter from Ernie

Dear Lions Guardians Family, My relationship with Lion Guardians began with an introduction several years ago from a Board Member of the Kenya Wildlife Trust organization who felt the Lions Guardians conservation mission and management team deserved consideration for my support. I had already started several years earlier supporting other aspects of African Wildlife Conservation…

The Giraffe Boys!

Last year we brought you the mysterious story of a young sub-adult male lion who was killed by a giraffe during a hunting mission that went drastically wrong. Read more here…. The three brothers that witnessed the event were rendered helpless as they watched their stricken companion die under the weight of the fallen giraffe.…

The Rise of Loolaimutiak

Written by Philip J. Briggs “Will he ever grow a proper mane?” “His body is hardly bigger than a female”. “He’s just plain ugly”. “Zero personality, no character”. Numerous discriminatory remarks have been uttered about Loolaimutiak over the recent years by the Guardians whilst observing him in the field; we are all clearly very opinionated…

Merin aka Mieterenanka and his TZ trip

There are so many things that excited me about our trip to Tanzania. From seeing a rhino for the first time to learning about how the crater was formed, I was enthralled during my entire stay in the Ngorongoro conservation area.  I also noticed that there are a lot of parks in Tanzania just like…

Merin aka Mieterenanka and his TZ trip

There are so many things that excited me about our trip to Tanzania. From seeing a rhino for the first time to learning about how the crater was formed, I was enthralled during my entire stay in the Ngorongoro conservation area.  I also noticed that there are a lot of parks in Tanzania just like…

Introducing Merishi – Our Office Manager

Prior to joining Lion Guardians, Merishi worked with Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) and AMREF Health Africa. He also worked with the Kenya National Examination Council on short contract basis. He has a professional background in both Psychology and sociology. While he has been with us for over two years,…

Guardian Kikanai – Reflections on the Trip to Tanzania for the Lion Guardians Games

As narrated to John Merishi by Guardian Kikanai Likampa The trip to Tanzania was excellent. I was delighted to have been chosen and also that the Lion Guardians team ensured that all was in place for a safe travel to and from Tanzania. I was also grateful that the Kope Lion team was so hospitable.…