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The LionMost people will hope to see a lion or three while on safari in Africa. Luckily they are not quite as difficult to spot as the rhino or leopard. You have a good chance of seeing lion at most of the major game parks in southern and eastern Africa. Unlike most felines, lions are actually quite social and live in prides of up to 15 members. So, you can get the chance to watch the little ones play and interact with their bored looking mothers. There is nothing quite so chilling as hearing a lion roar in the night while you are camping but they are actually not prone to attacking humans unless you're unlucky and come across a man-eating lion.
For further information about the lion, its behavior, habitat and characteristics see the African Wildlife Foundation.
Where to see Lion
- Botswana at the Okavango Delta
- South Africa at the Kruger National Park
- Zambia at South Luangwa National Park
- Zimbabwe at Hwange National Park
- Kenya at Tsavo, Masai Mara, and Amboseli National Parks
- Tanzania at the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
