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African Lion
Panthera leo
Witness the majestic African Lion, the king of savanna, in its natural habitat across Kenya's prime safari destinations.
About the African Lion
The African lion is one of the most iconic animals in the world and the undisputed king of the African bush. As the only truly social cats, lions live in groups called prides, typically consisting of related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult males.
East Africa offers some of the best lion viewing in the world. The Serengeti and Masai Mara are home to some of the largest lion populations on the continent, with prides that have been studied for decades. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its dense lion population confined within the caldera walls.
Lions are most active during the cooler hours of dawn and dusk, spending up to 20 hours a day resting. Males are distinguished by their impressive manes, which darken with age and signal fitness to both rivals and potential mates.
Fun Facts
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A lion's roar can be heard from 8 kilometres away
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Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day
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Female lions do 85-90% of the hunting for the pride
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Best Places
Where to See the African Lion
These are the top destinations where you have the best chance of spotting the African Lion in the wild.
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