The Kilimanjaro Resource Center is a unique place to stay designed to welcome scientists, researchers, eco-volunteers and ecotourists in the heart of the Maasai communities inhabiting the Enduimet Wildlife Conservation Area in northern Tanzania.
The Kilimanjaro Resource Center (KRC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. The KRC was founded by Emmanuel J. Silayo, Managing Director, supported by the Swiss Association Terre et Faune, chaired by Dr. Catherine Tschanen.
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KRC is based in northern Tanzania, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, in the village of Lerang’wa, one of the 11 villages that make up the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area.
Kilimanjaro 5895 m (19340 feet)
Lerang’wa village
From an ecological point of view, this area serves as a link between the Mkomazi, Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks in Tanzania and the Tsavo – Amboseli ecosystem in Kenya.
The Enduimet region is crossed by the last elephant migration corridor between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. It is therefore of paramount importance for the conservation and protection of this endangered species.
Context
Composed of 60% Maasai cattle herders, the population of Enduimet has been led over time to settle and turn to subsistence agriculture.
This sedentarization of the population in a wildlife conservation area has led to many environmental problems: overgrazing, conflict with wild animals and local communities, deforestation accelerating drought in this area already very impacted by global warming. This has led to the impoverishment of communities and a strong pressure on wild animals.
Deforesttion
Poaching
Enjured elephant
Purpose and Objectives
- Improve coexistence between humans and wildlife, especially elephants, in the Enduimet ecosystem.
- Strengthen anti-poaching operations.
- Increase the livelihoods of marginalized local communities, thereby reducing their dependence and impact on natural resources.
To help us protect elephants, preserve Maasai culture and regenerate the ecosystem of the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, you can:
- Get involved in our research and development activities.
- Make a unique ecotourism experience by coming to stay at the center.
- Sponsor our projects or make a donation.
Our team
KRC has a multi-disciplinary team of seasoned professionals experienced in community development, environmental conservation; natural resources management; wildlife conservation; tourism and forestry. We are committed to growing communities’ livelihoods while protecting natural resources and the habitats of the wildlife they co-exist with.
Emmanuel John Silayo
Director and Founder
Emmanuel John Silayo is a Tanzanian wildlife management professional with over 15 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development with a focus on managing community development programs, as well as Diplomas and Certificates in Wildlife Management from the College of African Wildlife Management-Mweka.
Silayo has worked as a Wildlife Warden at the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority from 2010-2020. Before that, he worked as safari guide and mountain guide on Kilimanjaro, Meru, and Oldonyolegai with Tanzania. He is currently the Director of the Kilimanjaro Resource Center (KRC).
Silayo has received several awards and certificates, including a paramilitary transformation leadership course, wildlife enforcement training, and recognition for leadership and service.
Dr. Gerubin Liberath Msaki, PhD
Programs Manager and Co-founder
He has PhD in Environmental Sciences from The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology. As a seasoned scientist, he has professional experience of more than 8 years in wildlife biology, Environmental science, and biodiversity management fields including wildlife population ecology, climate change, impact assessment, biodiversity assessment, eco-technologies of wastewater management, and research methods.
His interest spans wildlife conservation, climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience, biodiversity conservation, and impact assessment for sustainability. During the last 8 years, Dr. Gerubin has won and led 4 major projects and published 3 research articles in international peer review journals.
Dr. Gerubin works with KRC as one of the founding directors and Program manager. Dr. Gerubin is also working as a Lecturer at Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology.
Ms. Jenister Parsalaw
Project officer
A productive conservationist and wildlife manager with a proven track record of successful project management producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation.
Works with various stakeholders to influence project outcomes. Knowledgeable Conservation Educator, with experience in teaching varied abilities and age groups.
Communicates complex curriculum concepts clearly and concisely to increase comprehension, and stimulates education, emotional, and social development through engaging learning schemes.
Mr. Julius Ernest Sulana
Director and Co-founder
Julius was born and raised in Lerang’wa Village. He holds a Diploma in Travel and Tourism from the National College of Tourism.
He has extensive knowledge and skills in organizing trips and tours to different areas of Tanzania.
He wishes to see the Masai community elevated out of poverty by supporting the sustainable use of natural resources.
Ms. Joyce Christopher
Field officer
A graduate of MSc in Ecosystem Science and Management and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management. Joyce is passionate about wildlife and Ecosystem management.
She has extensive knowledge of management of community-initiated projects and entrepreneurial capacity as she has been working on her businesses for quite some time. She has experience in organizing and generating Activities for youth and Women.
Joyce is always charming and eager to learn and share knowledge and skills with others. She is working as a Field research officer at KRC.
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