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Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and constructive year, enabling pastoralists and lions to coexist in Ngorongoro.
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Kope Lion
KopeLion Inc. (short for Korongoro People’s Lion Initiative) is a non-profit NGO registered in USA and in Tanzania. Our mission is to foster human-lion coexistence through participatory research and sustainable community-based conservation.
Monthly Ilchokuti Catch Up!![]()
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Each month, our team meets with the Ilchokuti for an important catch up in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These sessions involve collecting GPS and field data, restocking essential supplies such as wound treatment kits, and discussing any challenges faced on the ground.![]()
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It is also a valuable opportunity to connect with the team, offer support, and carry out performance evaluations to ensure every Ilchokuti is well equipped to protect lions and support their communities.![]()
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📷: Bobby-Jo Safaris
Recently, our team members Kimani (Project Coordinator) and Lazaro (Ilchokuti Coordinator) joined a vital safety training session hosted by the SORALO team in Partimaro village near Namanga, Kenya.![]()
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The training focused on practical bush safety protocols and how to administer first aid in case of injuries from wild animals—knowledge that’s essential for teams working on the frontlines of human-wildlife coexistence.![]()
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We’re excited to bring these valuable lessons back to Ngorongoro and tailor them for our own Ilchokuti teams, ensuring they are well-equipped and prepared in the field.
Ngorongoro traffic jam... Maasai style 🐄![]()
Out here, “rush hour” looks a little different. Sharing the road with Maasai herders and their cattle is all part of daily life in Ngorongoro. It’s a beautiful reminder of the harmony between people, livestock, and this wild landscape.![]()
Moments like this connect us to a slower rhythm, one where tradition, coexistence, and community come first.![]()
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📷: @bobbyjosafaris
