African Lion
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Field atlas
African Lion
Panthera leo
IUCN Vulnerable
- Category Big Five Wildlife
- Group Big cat
- Habitat
- Grassland, woodland, and bush savannah
- Where to see
- Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo
- Best time
- Dry months for predator activity: June–September & December–February