A pride of 4 adolescent
lions comprised of 2 of the rare White Lions and
2 Tawny Lions. Walk with the Kings of the
African bush in this amazing and unique
experience with no restraints. Just you and the
lions, a one on one personal and intimate walk
right next to you. Interact with them in your
own unique way as your Guide explains to you
about the lions, their behaviours, characters
and our Conservation efforts.
Mukuni
Big 5 Safaris
Livingstone
Tel/Fax; +260 213 322286
Mobile; +260 965 888811
res@mukunibig5.co.zm
Lion Encounter operates stage one of the African
Lion and Environmental Research Trust‘s four
stage Rehabilitation and Release into the Wild
Program. The first stage of the program involves
the young lions being taken out into the Bush,
allowing them to build confidence in their
natural habitat and practice their hunting
techniques before being released into stage two
of the program.
By
Joining the lions walks you are actively
assisting in the pre-release training for the
cubs as well as giving funding for ALERT to;
develop all stages of the release program;
implement conservation and research programs to
protect Africa’s precious habitat and wildlife;
and engage in a variety of community development
and empowerment schemes for those living in and
around wildlife conservation areas.
The guest experience…
Lion Encounter Zambia can host up to 6 walks a
day. Each day can see 2 morning walks, 2 midday
walks and 2 afternoon walks. For each walking
session there is a minimum of 2 pax and a
maximum of 24 pax. (Please contact us if you
have more people than the stated maximum as we
may be able to accommodate you!)
Guests will be collected from their lodges and
comfortably transported the short distance to
the Boma - our hospitality suite overlooking the
Zambezi River within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park – where our friendly hospitality team is
waiting to greet them with a welcome soft-drink,
(or teas and coffees for those early risers!),
after which they will be shown to their seats.
The guests will enjoy a short film (7 mins) to
give them information on our lion release
program. It will explain why it is necessary to
facilitate such a project, but will also show
the guests some “behind the scenes” footage
regarding ALERT’s other efforts, which benefit
communities bordering conservation areas (run by
the ALERT Communities Trust – ACT) and its other
wildlife conservation and research programs
through the Conservation Centre for Wild Africa
– CCWA.
All participants of the walk then receive the
all important do’s and don’ts in a safety talk
delivered by their guide. Guests are then ready
to meet the lions who are already waiting for
them in the Bush.
During
the walk itself guests will be accompanied by
our experienced guides, handlers and scouts that
ensure that our rigorous safety procedures are
upheld allowing guests to enjoy watching the
lions play, hunt and enjoy their natural
habitat. At times the lions may rest allowing
guests for some close encounters and
opportunities to get a photo with the lions.
Guests experience will be enhanced by hearing
about the lion as a species as well as receiving
the latest updates on the progress of the
release program.
After the lion walk, which lasts approximately
1hr to 1Ľ hr, the guests are welcomed back to
the Boma by the hospitality staff, who will be
waiting for them with a hearty breakfast or
drinks and snacks. The guests will have the
opportunity to watch the footage of their lion
walk, with the option to purchase a DVD of their
walk and other merchandise which helps support
the lion release program.
Encounters for Cubs…
When the parents depart for their lion walk our
friendly guides will take the children on a
short walk to introduce them to the many
wonderful sights and sounds of the African Bush.
This learning trail will lead them to one of
enclosures where they will have a chance to meet
and hear about our lions. Please see below on
whether participants will be permitted a
supervised interaction with the cubs inside the
enclosure. Your children will arrive back at the
Boma at the same as you to tell you all about
their incredible experience.
WALK
WITH
LIONS
