One of the most famous of the “big five”, the Lion or Panthera Leo is a member of the family Felidae and is one of the four big cats in the Panthera genus. Large males can exceed 250kg in weight and it is the second largest living cat after the Tiger.

Lions in their natural habitat currently live in sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia and have a critically endangered population in northwest India. They used to live in North Africa, the Middle East and Western Asia but have all been wiped out since.

About 10,000 years ago the lion was the most widespread large land mammal besides humans and they were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from Western Europe to India and in the Americas from the Yukon to Peru.

Being a lion cub is actually quite hard however, lionesses in secure habitat such as Kruger National Park may frequently reach an age of 12-14 years old whereas lions seldom live longer than 8 years. (more…)

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Talking about african safaris, Kruger national park definitely has to top our list. Kruger is one of the best national parks, with the best safari tours in Africa. It is a charming and mesmerizing experience when you see lion prides hunting the bongos or just roaming about, playing with each other. You can also catch herds of elephants, sulking in the sun or in the numerous rivers that pass through this national park. This park is set up in a perfect backdrop of savannah forests, rivers, mountains and scores of animal species that are bound to make your African safari a memorable experience. And as an icing on the cake, you can book your accommodations in and around the national park, and these accommodations offer you unparalleled luxury. One of the best accommodation spots are available at Hazyview and phalaborwa, situated on the outer ring of the park.

There are certain places which share an unfenced boundary with the kruger national park, like the sabi sands, and if your pocket permits, you should try and get your luxury accommodation at any one of such places. At sabi sands, you can enjoy a spa while watching migratory birds, deer, or even the king – lion! (more…)

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Kruger National Park
One of the best places to find an Africa safari resort is in the Kruger National Park, located in the southern region of Africa. Not only is this a perfect location to spot the big five of Africa (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino); it is also a spot that offers a number of luxurious Africa safari resorts to meet all of your vacation needs.

For example, two of the lodges in this area, Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge, offer understated luxury and plenty of amenities, combined with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing. These lodges each offer nine suites that include private baths, a double-side fireplace and a game viewing deck complete with a private plunge pool. The staff is trained to meet all of your needs by offering first-class accommodations, food and vintage wines.

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