Lion
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Lion is Serengeti National Park (tanzania), scoring 92/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: August (up to 92/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Lion?
August is the peak month for Lion sightings globally, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| January | 82/100 |
| February | 85/100 |
| March | 78/100 |
| April | 65/100 |
| May | 62/100 |
| June | 75/100 |
| July | 88/100 |
| August | 92/100 |
| September | 90/100 |
| October | 86/100 |
| November | 78/100 |
| December | 80/100 |
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.
What are the best safari parks for Lion?
Serengeti National Park (tanzania) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serengeti National Parktanzania | 92/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where is the best place to see Lion?
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?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
