Our Lion Conservation Project includes studying these lions in hopes of discovering what makes them vulnerable to extinction in an unprotected area and how practical measures can be developed to encourage coexistence between people, livestock and predators. Researchers are looking into what threats lions pose to people's livelihoods and what threats people pose to lions. By understanding how lions, livestock and people are able to coexist, the project is developing strategies for lion conservation which, in the end, would be applicable to other areas in Africa currently lacking formal wildlife protection.

The Tsavo Lion Project is surveying lions in Tsavo East and West National Parks and the Tsavo eco-region. This census is urgently needed to develop long-range conservation plans for lions. the project works to (1) develop a longitudinal picture of pride size, composition, and pride tenures in and around the Tsavo eco-region; (2) study variation in social biology with vegetative cover over a wide range of habitat types, climates, and elevations; and (3) collect biopsy samples for DNA, histological and hormonal assays. We are also looking at ecological and physiological factors affecting mane variation in lions.

The three main goals of the project are:

•  To devise lion conservation strategies
•  To protect livestock from predators
•  To ensure that local people gain significant economic value from lions and other wildlife, to offset the cost of living with them.

Project/Volunteers' Life

Volunteers' tasks will be to track and record the number and location of lion. Here eco-volunteers will participate in:

.  Tracking of lion through foot prints (with a vehicle nearby).
.  Talking to local Maasai regarding lion activities in their area.
.  Collecting and analyzing lion dung to determine prey type.
.  Collection of data.
.  Once a lion is found, pictures will be taken and identity profile notes will be done by participants.

Participants will also be involved with the Maasai community, especially with the Maasai Schools in the area.

Benefit to volunteers

The Lion Project is in great need of volunteer assistance. By volunteering on this project, you will have a fantastic experience of African wildlife, with the knowledge that you are giving back to the environment. This volunteer experience is very rewarding and such a popular project. In this project, you will learn field study techniques, interact with local communities, and will gain knowledge on wildlife - especially African Lions.

Qualifications: No qualifications are needed.

From a group or 2 person
Cost in US $1, 425 per person
Age Range: 16 or above
Included in Program Fee
   • All Food
   • All Accommodations
   • Airport Pickup/Dropoff
   • In-Country Transportation
   • In-Country Orientation
   • Volunteer Project
   • Cultural Excursions
   • 24 Hr Support in Kenya
   • 1st and Last Night at Kenya Comfort Hotel on Bed and Breakfast

Emergency Evacuation Road and Air Insurance Cover
  
Not Included in Program Fee
   • Airfare
   • Visa Fee
   • Vaccinations
   • Internet
   • Phone Calls

Year 2010: Month: Arrival Date - Departure Date

January                -  2/01/2010  -  16/01/2010           
February              6/02/2010  -   20/02/2010             
March                   13/03/2010 – 27/03/2010             
April                       17/04/2010 – 1/05/2010               
May                       22/05/2010 – 5/06/2010               
June                      26/06/2010 – 10/07/2010             
July                        31/07/2010 – 14/08/2010             
September         4/09/2010 – 18/09/2010               
October               9/10/2010 – 23/10/2010               
November          13/11/2010 – 27/11/2010             

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