{"id":5022,"date":"2024-05-07T10:23:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2024-05-20T13:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T17:36:38","slug":"10-amazing-lion-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/10-amazing-lion-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Amazing Lion Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Amazing Lion Facts<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>By: Lion World Travel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Nothing represents the essence of Africa more than the symbol of the lion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Male Lion Walking Captured by African Anthology\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XiQRKi464Ok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lions are one of Africa\u2019s most recognizable animals in the wilderness. Lions signify courage, strength, and power. Spending up to 20 hours a day sleeping or resting, they are the laziest of the big cats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LWT_Lion06-lion-lying-paws-up.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5026\" width=\"142\" height=\"74\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"5030\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Nik-Mysko-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Nik-Mysko-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Nik-Mysko-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Nik-Mysko-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Nik-Mysko-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Male Lion<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Nick Mysko&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. LIONS ARE SOCIAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most sociable of the big cats, they live in prides of related females and their offspring. The typical pride consists of ten to fifteen lions, with adult females, their cubs, and a few males.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"5031\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-drive-lions-Royal-Malewane-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-drive-lions-Royal-Malewane-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-drive-lions-Royal-Malewane-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-drive-lions-Royal-Malewane-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-drive-lions-Royal-Malewane-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Lion Pride<em><br>Photo courtesy of Royal Malewane<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. LIONS NEED TO EAT EVERY DAY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lions can go up to four days without drinking water, but they need to eat every day. Adult lionesses eat about 11 pounds of meat each day, while adult males eat 16 pounds or more. They prey on large herbivores like zebra and wildebeest, and occasionally feed on smaller animals like mice, birds, hares, and lizards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"5032\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lions-drinking-Motswari-Newmark-Hotels-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lions-drinking-Motswari-Newmark-Hotels-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lions-drinking-Motswari-Newmark-Hotels-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lions-drinking-Motswari-Newmark-Hotels-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lions-drinking-Motswari-Newmark-Hotels-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Lions Drinking<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Newmark Hotels&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. LIONESSES DO THE HUNTING&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lionesses are the primary hunters. They are smaller, more agile than males and use teamwork to bring an animal down. After a successful hunt, all the lions in the pride share the meal. There is a pecking order, with adult males eating first, followed by the lionesses and finally the cubs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/day-on-safari-in-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIONS ARE SUPERB HUNTERS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lions hunt by ambush. Fanning out, they form a semicircle, with the smaller lionesses herding the prey towards the center. A lion\u2019s vision is roughly six times more sensitive to light than humans, giving them a distinct advantage when hunting at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"5033\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-jumping-Savute-Game-Drive-DesertDelta-1060-WM-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-jumping-Savute-Game-Drive-DesertDelta-1060-WM-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-jumping-Savute-Game-Drive-DesertDelta-1060-WM-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-jumping-Savute-Game-Drive-DesertDelta-1060-WM-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-jumping-Savute-Game-Drive-DesertDelta-1060-WM-1.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Lion Jumping<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Desert &amp; Delta&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lion\u2019s claws reach up to 1\u00bd inches in length, allowing for incredible control when going in for a kill. Lions can reach speeds of up to 50 miles\/hour and can jump up to 36 feet.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. LIONS DO NOT LIVE IN JUNGLES&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although lions are known as the \u201cking of the jungle\u201d, lions in Africa do not actually live in a jungle. Their primary habitats are Africa\u2019s grasslands and plains. Three of the five largest lion populations are found in the savannas of\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/news\/why-we-love-tanzania-and-zanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanzania.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lion-stare-Frans-Hakkenberg-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\" width=\"833\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lion-stare-Frans-Hakkenberg-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lion-stare-Frans-Hakkenberg-1060-WM-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lion and Lioness<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Frans Hakkenberg&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. HOW LIONS COMMUNICATE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lions communicate by using roars, growls, moans, and grunts. A lion&#8217;s roar can be heard up to 5 miles away as a warning to other predators and to protect their territory. Also, by leaving scent markings and through visual signals, such as the darkness of the mane. They rub their heads on one another as an act of bonding and to spread the &#8220;family scent.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"123\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LWT_Lion01-lion-and-cub.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5035\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;7. RAISING THEIR CUBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Females in the pride tend to give birth around the same time, allowing for multiple litters to be raised together. Lionesses take care of their cubs until they are two or three. The mother then goes through estrus (heat cycle) and carries another litter. During this time the pride forces the male lion cubs and some female lion cubs out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lioness-and-Cub-Ruvan-Grobler-Lion-Sands-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5036\" width=\"827\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lioness-and-Cub-Ruvan-Grobler-Lion-Sands-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lioness-and-Cub-Ruvan-Grobler-Lion-Sands-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lioness-and-Cub-Ruvan-Grobler-Lion-Sands-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lioness-and-Cub-Ruvan-Grobler-Lion-Sands-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lioness and Cub<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Ruvan Grobler\/Lion Sands&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/day-safari-east-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LION CUB FACTS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When they are born, the cubs eyes are closed, opening when they are three weeks old.\u202fThis is when they are vulnerable to attack from large birds, and even male lions. A lioness will keep her cubs hidden for six weeks until they are old enough to follow the pride.\u202f The cubs are full of life and grow up playing with the other youngsters in the pride building strength and family bonds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LWT_Lion10-lion-walking-with-two-cubs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5037\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. LIONS ARE THE SECOND LARGEST BIG CAT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only slightly smaller than the Siberian tiger, the lion is the second largest of the big cats, with a muscular deep-chested body. Unlike other big cats that are solitary hunters, lions are social hunters. Male lions can weigh up to 550 pounds, while female lions weigh up to 390 pounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Skirmish-SabiSabi-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5038\" width=\"844\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Skirmish-SabiSabi-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Skirmish-SabiSabi-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Skirmish-SabiSabi-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lion-Skirmish-SabiSabi-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lion Skirmish<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Sabi Sabi&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. LIONS CAN CLIMB TREES&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tree-climbing lions can be found in\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/destination\/tanzania-safaris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanzania,<\/a> with,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/safari\/east-africa-skysafari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Manyara National Park,<\/a>\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/safari\/discover-east-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Nakuru National Park,<\/a> and\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/safari\/tanzania-footsteps-migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarangire National Park<\/a>\u202fbeing the best places to see them. They have also been spotted in the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/safari\/classic-tanzania-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serengeti.<\/a> The reason why lions climb trees is to get away from flies and insects on the ground, and they have a higher vantage point to see if any other animals are nearby.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tree-climbing-lions-The-Mawe-family-Kopjes-Family-Elewana-Pioneer-Camp-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5039\" width=\"848\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tree-climbing-lions-The-Mawe-family-Kopjes-Family-Elewana-Pioneer-Camp-1060-WM-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tree-climbing-lions-The-Mawe-family-Kopjes-Family-Elewana-Pioneer-Camp-1060-WM-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tree-climbing-lions-The-Mawe-family-Kopjes-Family-Elewana-Pioneer-Camp-1060-WM-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tree-climbing-lions-The-Mawe-family-Kopjes-Family-Elewana-Pioneer-Camp-1060-WM.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tree Climbing Lions<br><em>Photo Courtesy of Elewana Pioneer Camp&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lion World Travel<\/a>, our love for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionworldtravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Africa<\/a> is embodied in our name and mascot \u2013 Lionel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lionel-Green.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5040\" width=\"266\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lionel-Green.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lionel-Green-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>About Lion World Travel<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Lion World Travel has been in business for 60 years. Lion World Travel is one of North America\u2019s largest tour operators to the African continent, specializing in group and individual tours to Southern and East Africa and Egypt. Lion World Travel is a member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, the largest privately owned travel company worldwide, which includes Trafalgar Tours, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection to mention a few.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>&nbsp;Clients continue to benefit from Lion World Travels\u2019 Africa destination knowledge, expertise, and emphasis on customer service. With their Africa Specialists all having first-hand knowledge of Africa, Lion World Travel confidently assists clients in creating an African adventure that fits their interests and budget with enjoyable, enriching travel experiences. Extraordinary service, affordable luxury and value for money are what keep clients coming back to Lion World Travel.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 Amazing Lion Facts By: Lion World Travel Nothing represents the essence of Africa more than the symbol of the lion.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lions are one of Africa\u2019s most recognizable animals in the wilderness. Lions signify courage, strength, and power. 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