Which national park in Africa has the most lions?

1. Tanzania. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Tanzania, the home of the great wildebeest migration, also has the largest population and density of African lions. Of Tanzania's 15,000 lions, at least 3,000 live in Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.



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The Serengeti Ecosystem, spanning northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, is the best wilderness region to see lions in Africa when it comes to numbers, hosting the largest populations on the continent.

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Approximately 850 to 900 lions live within the Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies. The Mara-ecosystem is one of the world's premier locations to spot this mighty beast in the wild.

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5 parks with the largest lion populations
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
  • Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) and Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
  • Ruaha National Park (Tanzania)
  • Kruger National Park (South Africa)
  • Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania)


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5 parks with the largest lion populations
  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) ...
  2. Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) and Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) ...
  3. Ruaha National Park (Tanzania) ...
  4. Kruger National Park (South Africa) ...
  5. Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)


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It shouldn't come as a surprise that Tanzania, the home of the great wildebeest migration, also has the largest population and density of African lions. Of Tanzania's 15,000 lions, at least 3,000 live in Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.

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Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • Housing the largest population of elephants in the world, Chobe is an easy selection if you're interested in viewing “eles” in massive groups. ...
  • The Chobe River is a focal point for immense wildlife activity, drawing in a variety of creatures, specifically when water is scarce.


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Not only does Yellowstone have the highest population of wildlife in the contiguous 48, it also allows guests to witness the vital predator-prey relationships that persist and impact the greater ecosystem inside the park and beyond.

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Lions are very often the biggest prize of an African safari. No animals stalk the plains, or roar in the night, with quite the same power and gravitas of a lion. Although lions are facing challenges across the continent, you can still see them, often quite easily, in many parks and reserves of southern and East Africa.

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Ultimately, neither is better than the other. Both Serengeti and Masai Mara win the prize for the best safari in Africa. They are both amazing travel destinations and there are pros and cons to going on a wildlife safari in both. Masai Mara Safaris generally offer slightly more concentrated game viewing year-round.

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