When Eric Ole Kesoi, Lion Guardians’ Community Manager, someone who has tracked and followed lions for years, tells you he had an encounter with two of the ‘biggest lions he has ever seen,’ you can’t help but want to hear more. In the following post, Eric shares his first meeting with two of the largest…
Lion tracking in Maasai culture
Tracking is an art and an age-old tradition which can be very addictive. Lion tracking is usually inspired by boundless curiosity and ultimately the burning desire to find a lion.
Lucky sisters found alive
Lucky sisters found alive after being lost for two days!
Lighting it up!
Lion Guardians and Kenya Wildlife Trust teamed up to bring Lion Lights to nine bomas.
Lions give sight back to many
The eye clinic conducted on Eselenkei and Olgulului Group Ranches of Amboseli was very successful!
New Lion Guardians!
We are excited about our newest expansion site into Tarangire, Tanzania. In collaboration with Dr. Bernard Kissui and the Tarangire Lion Project, nine new Maasai Lion Guardians have been hired and are actively protecting lions in the community areas north of Tarangire National Park. These are key areas to provide connectivity between Tarangire NP, Lake…
The Lion Guardians Community Film
We have completed the film about the Lion Guardians program that will be shown to communities interested in this model of alleviating lion-livestock conflict.
Lion Guardians featured in National Geographic Magazine’s August edition
The Lion Guardians program is featured in the August 2013 edition of National Geographic Magazine
Excitement builds up for the Lion Guardian Games
The 2013 Lion Guardian Games are almost here!
Spoor Counting
The Ruaha Lion Guardians learn how to track spoor.