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In order to ensure the long-term survival of the lion (Panthera leo), the Namibian Lion Trust has developed three interdependent programmes to support the recovery, survival, and range-wide expansion of this Big Cat species, namely For Lions – For Life – For Our Future.

Who We Are
We work tirelessly to make a significant difference to peoples’ lives, especially those who have to bear the cost of living with wildlife. We promote co-existence between farming communities and conflict wildlife. We strive to inspire people, young and old, to respect and protect fauna and flora in their natural habitats.
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For Our Future

WORLD LION DAY 2022

World Lion Day celebrates the Namibian Lion Trust Lion Guards, ‘Keepers of the Wilderness’, who form an integral part of the Kunene Lion Ranger Programme The Namibian Lion Trust Lion Guard Programme was established in 2010. The need for more ‘boots-on-the-ground’ was recognized by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism when they initiated the Lion Ranger Programme in 2020.
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Lion Ranger Programme

The Lion Ranger Programme covers eleven Communal Conservancies, where forty-eight Lion Rangers assist in monitoring the whereabouts of both collared and uncollared Lion in order to establish movement patterns and, together with the data retrieved from the widely dispersed trail cameras & Early-Warning Loggers within their area as well as Lion-sightings reported by community members, the Rangers are able to forewarn farmers who live in conflict zones. When the Early-Warning System (EWS) detects lion movement or when an incident is reported, the Rapid Response Unit moves out to support the affected farmers or community, as well as to protect the Lion. Their night- and / or day-time patrols contribute to the protection of both the livestock and the villagers.

Trained in the use of SMART (Spatial Monitoring & Reporting Tool), the collection and evaluation of valuable information on lion whereabouts, livestock management as well as lion and livestock mortalities, provides for reliable reporting and assessment. The Rangers contribute towards a greater understanding of wildlife behaviour by meeting with farmers and traditional leaders to discuss workable solutions to the ever-present Human-Wildlife Conflict; by providing guidance and assistance, they encourage the farming communities to adopt our Livestock Protection Programme, which includes employing herdsmen and protecting their livestock at night. Together with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism (MEFT) and the Department of Veterinary Services, the Lion Rangers patrol & repair Protected Area fence-breaks, also reporting on poaching and other illegal activities. Last but not least, the Rangers identify communities in need of our support.

namibian lion trust lion guard Lazarus
namibian lion trust lion guard Naphtalie
namibian lion trust admin assistan Dorien
‘The work of a Lion Guard is never done: a change of heart & mind-set, attitudes and behaviour, especially ‘adapting’ age-old farming practices, takes time, determination and steadfastness… but will bring us all one step closer to co-existence between man and lion.’ Tammy Hoth-Hanssen, Founder & Director Namibian Lion Trust
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“I feel good about my job as a Lion Guard because it gives me more knowledge on how to farm, protect my livestock and how to educate my Community”
- Titus Turitjo
“I love to see the lion cubs in our Conservancy, as this shows me that our lions are healthy”
- NLT senior Lion Guard, Jackson Kavetu.
“My work with the Namibian Lion Trust allows me to Live my passion for nature and to STOP the killing of lions"
- Kanisius Kenahama
“Touching that sleeping lion changed the way I see them today”
- Rinoveni Tjauira
“One of my dreams was to work with lions, and now I actively try to prevent Human-Wildlife Conflict and to protect these vulnerable Big Cats”
- Lazarus Hoxobeb
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