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The best place to see Lion is Masai Mara National Reserve (kenya), scoring 94/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: August (up to 94/100). 6 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Lion?

August is the peak month for Lion sightings globally, with scores reaching 94/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Lion
MonthPeak sighting score
January82/100
February85/100
March78/100
April65/100
May72/100
June82/100
July90/100
August94/100
September92/100
October94/100
November78/100
December80/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Lion in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all lion destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Lion?

Masai Mara National Reserve (kenya) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 94/100.

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Top safari parks for Lion
#ParkScore
1Masai Mara National Reservekenya94/100
2Etosha National Parknamibia94/100
3Kruger National ParkSouth Africa92/100
4Ngorongoro Conservation Areatanzania92/100
5Serengeti National Parktanzania92/100
6Okavango Deltabotswana88/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Masai Mara National Reserve
94
PEAK
VISIBILITY
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Masai Mara National Reserve

Top months: Aug, Sep, Jul

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Etosha National Park
94
PEAK
VISIBILITY
#2
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Etosha National Park

Top months: Oct, Sep, Aug

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Kruger National Park
92
PEAK
VISIBILITY
#3
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Kruger National Park

Top months: Aug, Sep, Jul

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
92
PEAK
VISIBILITY
#4
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Top months: Aug, Jul, Sep

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Where is the best place to see Lion?

Masai Mara National Reserve (kenya) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 94/100. Compare all 6 destinations in the rankings below.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Lion?

August is the peak month for Lion sightings, with scores reaching 94/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →