They could write their names. They could go to a bank and open an account. They could vote. But classes at the Warrior Watch school and the Mama Simba school every week were getting a bit boring. A little abstract. They were learning lots of English words they wouldn’t really use.
Wildlife gaming brought to life: The Conservation Game
Ewaso Lions’ three community programmes – Warrior Watch, Mama Simba, and Lions Kids Camp – cut across all genders and age groups. The goals and approach for every program differ but it all comes down to saving lions. To make the work come alive, we often have to remind ourselves about the actual challenges facing lions. What better way to bring the lessons home than to play a game?
A week in the life of Jeneria
Naramat was in trouble. She had wandered into an area in Westgate which would put her on a collision course with some of the camels there. Having heard this grave news, Jeneria’s week began by racing there to keep the lioness and the community’s camels safe. Mission accomplished, Jeneria had no time to rest as the very next day – Monday – Nadala killed two cows north of Samburu, and Loeku’s GPS points put him ominously close to the town.
Our Team is Growing!
We are excited to have 9 new staff members join Ewaso Lions since January 2017. Based between Nairobi and Samburu, this expansion of our team has strengthened Ewaso Lions in our capacity to do more
Wildlife Enjoy the Samburu Rains
Samburu has received a lot of rain in the past few weeks – 185 mm since March – and 133 mm in April alone! This is a very special time to be here – the river is flowing fast, and grass & flowers
Educating & inspiring a new generation of Kenyan conservationists
6th December 2017 – Twenty-four children wave enthusiastically as they board the ‘Bush bus’ for the final time. It’s the end of the Lion Kids Camp. The past five days have been filled with wildlife education, safaris and conservation-themed games and activities. From the smiles, the laughter and the jubilant singing that accompanies their departure, it is clear they have had fun
Join Ewaso Lions in Samburu
Ewaso Lions Conservation Safari, Kenya with Dr Shivani Bhalla 9 – 13 August 2018 A special opportunity to see first-hand a conservation programme in the field and to financially support the long-term
The Warriors Need You
On a dry and dusty night, the night sky of Kenya rises above Jeneria and his team of Samburu warriors on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. They are relaxing after a hard day of tracking lions in
It’s Raining in Samburu!
We are very happy to announce that it is raining in Samburu! The rains began in October in a few locations and had spread across the whole region by November. The vegetation is finally growing bringing much needed relief to the wildlife in the area. As the heavy rain collects, dry river beds have flowed frequently, including the Pukur lugga near our camp.