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How many species of lions are there?

How many species of lions exist?

There is actually only one species – the Panthera leo, however, there are several sub-species of lions which you may not know about. So when you head off on your African safari, read up about the various species and have a look at the photographs below to make sure you know which ones you will be seeing.

1. North East Congo lion

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2. An African lioness

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3. Katanga lion (Southwest African Lion)

katanga_lion

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4. White lion (mutation of Kruger subspecies)

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(Image)

5. Masaai lion or Serengeti lion

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20 day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour (Camping)

Tour Length	20 days
Group Size	Max 20
Starts & Ends	Starts: Cape Town Ends: Victoria Falls
Countries	South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Overview	This 20 day expedition reads like a synopsis for the Amazing Race: scenic flights over the Okavango, white water rafting on the Zambezi, desert hikes, campouts under a sprawling blanket of stars — and that’s just the start! We’ve also included wildlife safari drives in Etosha, Moremi Game Reserve, and a relaxing sunset river cruise on the Chobe River to give you the best chance of experiencing the diversity of Southern Africa.

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6. The Asiatic lion

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7. Abyssinian lion

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8. West African lion, or Senegal lion

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9. Somali lion

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10. Kalahari lion

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How about seeing some beautiful lions in the wild?

There are many game reserves across Africa to view lions but some of the most popular locations are on a Kruger Safari or on a Tanzania Safari.

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How many species of lions are there?

How many species of lions exist?

1. North East Congo lion

2. An African lioness

3. Katanga lion (Southwest African Lion)

4. White lion (mutation of Kruger subspecies)

5. Masaai lion or Serengeti lion

See Lions on these Safari Tours through Africa!

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How many species of lions are there?

How many species of lions exist?

1. North East Congo lion

2. An African lioness

3. Katanga lion (Southwest African Lion)

4. White lion (mutation of Kruger subspecies)

5. Masaai lion or Serengeti lion

See Lions on these Safari Tours through Africa!

20 day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour (Camping)

14 Day Mozambique & Kruger Tour (Camping)

12 Day Kenya and Tanzania Inclusive Safari (Camping)

6. The Asiatic lion

7. Abyssinian lion

8. West African lion, or Senegal lion

9. Somali lion

10. Kalahari lion

How about seeing some beautiful lions in the wild?

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