5 ideal lion-watching spots in Africa

1. Maasai National Park, Kenya

The Maasai National Reserve boasts one of the world's most renowned lion-watching destinations. Within the reserve are numerous distinct areas, such as the Northern Maasai Reserve (Richard Camp) and the Olare-Motorogi Reserve (Kicheche Bush Camp). These are all prominent locations for visitors to observe these highly aggressive feline animals.

2. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti National Park is incredibly vast, offering visitors a panoramic view of the wildlife, especially the lions that inhabit the park. An estimated 3,000 lions regularly roam throughout Serengeti National Park. The camps in the Kimilia and Namiri plains of Asilia are ideal locations for lion viewing between January and March each year.

3. Okavango Delta, Botswana

The Okavango Delta is described as the jewel of the Kalahari, with its vast river system, palm islands, and winding tributaries that disappear into the Kalahari Desert. The blend of wet and dry landscapes makes the Okavango Delta a fascinating contrast with its spectacular natural scenery.

Visitors will also get to see a variety of wildlife, including lions. Duba Plains is famous for encounters between lions and buffalo. The sight of lions lying on granite rocks (called kopjes) is considered a dream for professional nature photographers.

4. Londolozi Reserve, South Africa

Londolozi covers an area of ​​150 km2 and is part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, located on the western border of Kruger National Park. Londolozi is a great place for visitors to see lions and leopards. In April, visitors have the best chance to see lions clearly, with black males, females, and their cubs.

5. Ngorongoro Crater Area, Tanzania

The Ngorongoro Crater area 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 the lion and hyena populations on the crater floor has fluctuated over the years. In the 1960s, the lions were decimated by an epidemic called Stomoxys (a fly plague). Henry Fosbrooke, a renowned crater conservationist at the time, discovered that it was the Stomoxys flies that were causing the lions to become ill and die.

In recent times, the lion population has recovered, and today there are approximately 60 lions living here. The towering crater walls, along with the diverse wildlife, provide the perfect backdrop for lion photographers.

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