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Lion

Africa's iconic predator, from the Mara plains to the Kalahari sands.

The lion is the signature of an African safari — prides on the open savannah, black-maned males of the Kalahari, and the tree-climbers of the Rift. We base you where the prides are resident and the guiding is serious.

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132

Journeys

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Handpicked lodges, expert guides and unforgettable journeys.

Featured Destinations

Where to see Lion

National park · Zimbabwe

Savuti

Signature Journeys

Lion journeys

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5 Days · 4 Nights

Hwange Classic Safari

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5 Days · 4 Nights

Mana Pools Walking Safari

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13 Days · 12 Nights

Ultimate Zimbabwe

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5 Days · 4 Nights

South Luangwa Explorer

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5 Days · 4 Nights

Lower Zambezi Safari

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5 Days · 4 Nights

Kafue Wilderness

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14 Days · 13 Nights

Ultimate Zambia

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9 Days · 8 Nights

Classic Victoria Falls & Safari

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Lion

A pride at rest

Black-maned Kalahari male

Cubs at play

Hunt on the plains

Lionesses at dusk

Begin your lion safari

Tell us when you can travel and we will route you to the reserves where lion are resident and the dry-season game is at its peak.

Plan my journey

Field notes, now and then.

Where to go · When to go · Wildlife in season

Where to see Lion

Hwange National Park

Mana Pools National Park

Lake Kariba

Lower Zambezi National Park

Kafue National Park

Liuwa Plain National Park

Moremi Game Reserve

Savuti

Lion journeys

Hwange Classic Safari

Mana Pools Walking Safari

Ultimate Zimbabwe

South Luangwa Explorer

Lower Zambezi Safari

Kafue Wilderness

Ultimate Zambia

Classic Victoria Falls & Safari

Lion

More to explore

Begin your lion safari

Tell us where you're dreaming of.

Field notes, now and then.