Let's Visit Lion King's hometown in Africa

For those who are still not satisfied with watching the remake of The Lion King, let's travel directly to these places in Africa to see the real animals.
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For those of you who are still not satisfied with watching the live version of The Lion King remake, let's travel directly to these places in Africa to see the real animals.

Disney's The Lion King movie poster
Disney's The Lion King movie poster

Simba

The king of the jungle is the animal most sought after by tourists visiting Africa. The most popular places are the Masai Mara, Kenya and the Serengeti National Parks in Tanzania. Other places that are no less popular are Chobe and Okavango Delta National Parks in Botswana, Kruger National Park in South Africa and South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.

Pumbaa

This ugly wild boar is found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

Timon

In the wild, meerkats live in large groups of up to 50 members and live in underground tunnels. Meerkats eat everything from plants, insects, and eggs to snakes, lizards, and scorpions. Frequently visited places to see these animals are Ntwetwe Pan in the Makgadikgadi region and Nxai Pan in Botswana.

The Lion King movie supporting cast
The Lion King movie supporting cast

Shenzi, Banzai and Ed

Hyenas are highly skilled and savage hunters. These animals do not even hesitate to eat the bones of their prey. This animal can be found in the Serengeti National Park - Tanzania, Etosha National Park - Namibia and Harar in Ethiopia.

Rafiki

This shy and hiding mandrill or shaman monkey can be found in Lopé National Park, Gabon.

Zazu

This red hornbill can be found in almost all the forests and savannas of Africa.

 
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