African Lion Safaris
The following organizations offer tours to visit places you are likely to see lions in Africa. These companies offer small group experiences, support conservation projects, and indicate their trips are environmentally and ethically responsible:
- Oryx Photo Tours – Africa Destinations
- Cat Expeditions – Big Cats Photo Tour
- Naturetrek - African Safaris
- Responsible Travel - African Safaris
- Natural World Safaris - Lion Experiences
- Biosphere Expeditions – Big Cats Malawi
- Earthwatch - Lion Research Kenya
Always bear in mind that sightings of any particular animal in its natural environment are not guaranteed and the experience of guides will greatly enhance your success.
Lion Documentaries
Big Cat Documentary:
Preview The Secret Lives of Big Cats filmed using high tech starlight and thermal imaging night cameras to capture previously unrecorded behavior.
The series includes seven episodes on the secret lives of Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Leopards, Snow Leopards, Pumas and Cheetahs. Produced by CuriosityStream.
Lion Books
USA visitors can search for books about Lions on Amazon - most of the books also have Kindle ebook versions*.
UK or Europe visitors can search for books about Lions on NHBS UK.
For visitors from other countries, find the name of a book you'd like on either of the above two sites, then search for it on AbeBooks to see if there is a local bookstore in your country that can supply it. AbeBooks is also a great source of second hand or out of print books.
*Kindle ebooks: Note you do not need a Kindle device to read Kindle editions - there is a Kindle app that will run on any smart device. Visitors from any country can open an account at their nearest Amazon store, even if not based in their country, and download Kindle editions of most books.
Lion Art
Browse beautiful artwork by artists all over the world.

