Some 250,000 lions used to roam free within the African continent – The latest census estimates that the number of lions lies somewhere between 23,000 and 40,000, but many believe that figure has since slumped to as low as 15000. This project is a world first and is supported by some of the world’s leading ecologists in this field. Spending time with the lions in the wild each day is an essential part of the cubs’ upbringing. If the cubs are to be released into the wild it is important that they spend time out in a natural environment. They need to adapt to it, learn from it, understand, observe, feel and smell the wild. Since the start of this intensive programme, there has been a marked increase in the Lions’ awareness of their natural surroundings, as well as an improvement in their hunting skills. The larger cubs can take down smaller game species whilst out on walks, and these abilities are being enhanced each day whilst under the supervision of volunteers. These are invaluable discoveries, which have earned the project further support for its world first endeavours.

As part of this project we will also work at a local orphanage, which provides shelter and food for approximately 60 children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, who would otherwise be on the streets and homeless. We will be helping the children with their homework and introducing new games for them to play, additionally, we'll be involved in painting and refurbishing the orphanage.