1. Maasai National Reserve, Kenya
The Maasai National Reserve boasts one of the most famous lion viewing spots in the world. There are several dedicated areas within the reserve, such as the Mara North Reserve (Richard Camp) and the Olare-Motorogi Reserve (Kicheche Bush Camp). These are the most prominent places for visitors to admire these fierce cats.
2. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is incredibly large, offering visitors a panoramic view of wildlife, especially the lions that inhabit the park. An estimated 3,000 lions regularly roam the Serengeti National Park. Camps in the Kimilia and Namiri plains of Asilia are ideal for lion viewing between January and March each year.
3. Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango Delta has been described as the jewel of the Kalahari, with its vast river system dotted with palm islands and winding tributaries before disappearing into the Kalahari Desert. The mix of wet and dry landscapes makes the Okavango Delta a fascinating contrast of stunning natural landscapes.
Visitors will also get to see a lot of wildlife, including lions. Duba Plains is famous for its encounters between lions and buffalo. The sight of lions resting on granite boulders (called kopjes) is considered a dream for professional nature photographers.
4. Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Londolozi covers an area of 150 square kilometres and is part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, located on the western border of Kruger National Park. Londolozi is a great place to see lions and leopards. April is the best time to see the lions, with the black males, females and their cubs.
5. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its black lions. This dormant but remarkably intact crater is also one of the natural wonders of the world. The balance between lion and hyena populations on the crater floor has fluctuated over the years. In the 1960s, the lions were decimated by a disease called Stomoxys. Henry Fosbrooke, a prominent crater conservationist at the time, discovered that Stomoxys flies were causing the lions to become sick and die.
In recent times, the lion population has recovered and today there are around 60 lions living here. The towering crater walls and variety of wildlife make for the perfect backdrop for lion photography.
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