- Lions live in groups called prides, consisting of relatives and their cubs
- Male lions [pictured] have thick hair coverings on their necks called manes, and their main role is defending the pride against other intruding males
- Lionesses start to reproduce by the age of 4 years, with a gestation period of 110 days and give birth to up to 4 cubs
- Lionesses hide their newborn cubs from predators such as hyenas and Leopards by moving them from place to place after birth
- The lion is an enduring symbol of strength and royalty in different human cultures
Watching the African Lion is a Safari Highlight
An East Africa Safari is complete with sightings of the African Lion. You can view this Appex predator and dominant species in any of the top wildlife destinations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park are most notable for their high concentration of Lions.
Watching lions doze in open spaces or scan the grassy plains ready for their next kills is always a highlight of any safari in Kenya and Tanzania. As you plan to go for a wildlife safari in East Africa, spotting African Lions will give you a memorable experience of the great variety of wildlife that inhabit the East African parks and reserves. You will get a first-hand experience of how lions stalk and attack their prey in the wild.
As you watch from the safety of your 4×4 vehicle, you will also learn about the complex systems of interactions that help lions maintain close relationships within family groups and exert dominance over other animals in the wild.
Where to See African Lion in East Africa
Kenya and Tanzania are home to National Parks and reserves that host African Lions. Being an iconic symbol of the African Safari and one if the Big Five animals, you are assured of seeing African lions in most of the major parks and reserves in Kenya and Tanzania. After landing at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you have the option of going for a 5-hour Nairobi National Park Game Drive, where you can see lions in their natural habitat and remain close to the capital city.
Travelling further, you can visit the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. A multiday safari experience will ensure you get the best of wildlife views that Kenya has to offer.
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