Tracking of lions are vital to Guy Western’s lion project (Rebuilding the Pride) in the
Shompole and (neighboring) Olkiramatian Group Ranches. Guy, a scientist based in
Olkiramatian, has over the years established a map of the main predator passages and
territories. This information assists to advise the local Maasai people which areas are best
avoided for grazing their cattle, thus minimising predator/human conflicts and avoiding
potential retaliation from the herdsmen who would be wanting to kill the lions if their cattle
were harmed.
Lions with geo-localised collars are vital to the program. Mwitu na Watu assisted to
purchase one collar worth 2500USD. The funds came from a French film production
company which was brought to the area by one of the MNW trustees to film the story of the
lion warriors working with Rebuilding the Pride .
