Today on World Lion Day we thank and pay tribute to all of those who work to protect the iconic and endangered lion.
In Uganda, many dedicated rangers, field staff and conservationists are collaborating to reverse the trend of declining lion populations.
Our Lion Monitoring team at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, led by Dr. Aleksander Braczkowski, work in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority to monitor lion and large carnivores in Queen Elizabeth National Park, respond to human-wildlife conflicts, support Dr. Ludwig Siefert and the Uganda Carnivore Program in responding to injured animals. The presence of our field staff day and night in the park helps to protect and support the lions.
The project gives hope for future generations by training a young team from the nearby communities in science-based conservation.
You can support our team with a donation towards their critical work in the park:
$250 pays for fuel for a week of field activities
$750 supports two local community scouts for 3 months
$3000 supports the field team for one month
For US residents, donations can also be made via Empowers Africa for tax-deductible donations. Please follow the link.
Write to us on [email protected] or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
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Write to us on [email protected] or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.
Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
