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…
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…
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…
The journey to Tanzania was very exciting. I especially enjoyed seeing lots of animals in the crater. I was also thrilled to learn how the crater had formed. I loved the fact that there was so much water in the crater and the surroundings were so lush, it made my heart and soul happy. And…
As narrated to John Merishi by Guardian Kapande“This was my first trip Tanzania and I am so happy to have been afforded this wonderful opportunity. I found the Tanzanian landscape extremely beautiful and the trip into the crater was a definite highlight – it may even be the best place I have seen in my…
As narrated to John Merishi by Guardian Lipap Ole Sayioki “The journey was enjoyable and I learnt so many things from the trip. It was a real eye opener. In maa we say, “ Enkong’u naipang’a ninye eng’en” – Anyone who travels far and wide is wise and knowledgeable. Having never travelled outside of Kenya,…
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,…
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.…
At Lion Guardians, every day is “World Lion Day”….but today when all the world honors these wonderful and majestic creatures, we would like to share with you moments from the life of one very special lion, a warrior in her own right – Selenkay! This year, as Lion Guardians celebrates a decade of conservation –…
From Sunday June 18th to Wednesday June 21st, a group of eighteen people from the Mara were part of a community training visit conducted in Lion Guardians areas of operation and on the model of community conservation that we pioneered. The group was composed of opinion leaders and representatives of various conservation organizations based in…