Africa’s lion population has reduced by approximately 43 percent over the past 21 years according

to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

The African lion is an awesome creature when viewed in its natural habitat. This king of the safari
can defend itself against other animals, but a new study indicates that it cannot protect itself
against human interference.

The main causes for lion deaths are:

indiscriminate killing (by locals) in defence of human life and livestock;

the destruction and loss of their habitat;

poaching;

loss of their prey base to the bushmeat trade; plus

an emerging threat is trade in bones and other body parts for traditional medicine, both within
Africa and in Asia

ONLY 20,000 LIONS ARE LEFT IN THE WILD

In 1961, African Wildlife Leadership Foundation, Inc., later African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), was
established to focus on Africa’s unique conservation needs. This chronology highlights important
steps in AWF’s growth and success for the past 50 years.

Born and raised in Africa, Carolyn and David can create authentic safari experiences based on six
generations of African heritage. Bushtracks is family-owned and operated, with safari experts and
offices in both Africa and the U.S., and they will create safaris allowing you to explore the stunning
continent of Africa at your own pace, choosing your own dates, destinations, and companions —
and they can build in visits to AWF landscapes and projects along the way so you can see AWF in
action.