Lag Badana Community Conservancy Trust

About Us

A ranger wearing the Lag Badana Conservancy Trust gilet

Lag Badana Community Conservancy Trust

Rooted in community, devoted to conservation

We are a community-driven conservancy trust dedicated to protecting one of Somalia’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Our rangers, volunteers and local partners work hand in hand to defend the wildlife, forests and coastline of the Lag Badana region.

The Lag Badana–Bushbushle National Park landscape

Lag Badana–Bushbushle National Park

Somalia’s first national park

Lag Badana–Bushbushle National Park is the first national park established in Somalia. Set along the country’s southern coast, it is celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity — tropical forests, mangrove ecosystems, coastal habitats and a wealth of wildlife found nowhere else.

The park plays a vital role in:

  • Protecting wildlife and endangered species
  • Conserving forests and marine ecosystems
  • Supporting environmental education and research
  • Promoting sustainable tourism (ecotourism)
  • Preserving natural resources for future generations
A small house nestled in the greenery of Lag Badana

Established 1989

A legacy more than three decades strong

Founded in 1989, our trust carries a long-standing commitment to this landscape and the communities who call it home. Through years of change, our mission has remained constant: to protect nature and preserve life.