Welcome to Desert Lion Conservation

Desert Lion Conservation, or the “Desert Lion Project”, as it is often referred to, is a small non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of desert - adapted lions in the Northern Namib. Our main focus is to collect important base-line ecological data on the lion population and to study their behaviour, biology and adaptation to survive in the harsh environment. We then use this information to collaborate with other conservation bodies in the quest to find a solution to human-lion conflict, to elevate the tourism value of lions, and to contribute to the conservation of the species.
Latest news
7 March 2023
Social media reports of lions near Swakopmund
5 February 2023
Final Torra Bay Update & Summary Conclusions
2 February 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates (22 -26 Jan '23)
20 January 2023
Coastal lions & Hoanib cubs
18 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates (12-14 Jan 23)
11 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates
8 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates - 8 jan 2023
6 January 2023
6 January Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates
4 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates
31 December 2022
Torra Bay Updates- 31 12 2022
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Wild Namibia - Conservationists in Action
Episode 01
In this first episode we embark on a thrilling journey to the heart of Namibia's Namib Desert and discover the resilient and awe-inspiring desert adapted lions in this wildlife documentary episode. Our film crew follows conservationists from the Desert Lion Conservation under the guidance of Dr. Philip Stander as they give you an inside look at their tireless efforts to protect and study these magnificent creatures.
See the full episodes of Wild Namibia Conservationists in Action : EP01 - EP02
A joint production by Ultimate Safaris and Conservation Film Foundation on conservation in Namibia