I resumed work in Shaba this year after stability returned to the area – it was a bit unsettled last year. Jeneria and I spent a few weeks between January and March followed by some time there in June and August. We often
Camera Traps Success
We’ve been using camera traps in Westgate Community Conservancy in Samburu since February this year and have captured images of rare nocturnal creatures almost every night. Being a community area, the animals are nervous
Lions Hunt Young Elephant
Our two resident males in Samburu managed to bring down an elephant calf recently. They have hunted elephants on a few other occasions and appear to be proficient elephant hunters. The boys stayed with the elephant for
Lions on Leopard Rock
Driving into Samburu National Reserve recently, we were treated to a lovely lion scene. In the distance we could see the prominent Leopard Rock on top of which were sitting what looked like lions. We drove up slowly and
Warrior Watch Update
It has been a while since I’ve updated you about our warriors from the Warrior Watch Programme. They are all doing well and were busy in August attending conflict cases and reporting back on wildlife sightings within the
Beautiful and Elusive Lioness Magilani Introduces Her Cubs
We were so fortunate to see Magilani and her 2 cubs in August. We saw her almost daily at her usual time of around 6:30 pm. Her cubs were curious at first to see who we were and what we were all about. Initially, she was
Simba Stories Book Now Available
The Simba Stories book is now complete! We are very excited about the final product and have already distributed copies of the book locally. Simba Stories is a collection of poems, stories and illustrations made by
New Warrior Watch Programme Engages Samburu Warriors in Conservation
Check out our press release for our Warrior Watch programme (first blogged about here): On June 8th, nearly 200 people from across Ngutuk Ongiron Group Ranch in Samburu District gathered for the launch of Warrior Watch