Challenges

Human–wildlife conflict threatens the safety of people and wildlife, with encounters involving elephants and predators causing injuries, loss of life and fear within local communities.

Crop damage, livestock losses and property destruction caused by wildlife undermine household incomes, food security and the resilience of pastoralist communities across Amboseli.

Changing weather patterns, prolonged droughts and shrinking natural resources intensify competition for land and water, increasing conflict between people, livestock and wildlife.

Limited economic opportunities and wildlife-related losses place financial strain on families, making it more difficult to balance community well-being with long-term conservation efforts.