Young lion sleeping on a kopje. The kopje on the Serengeti is a hill that rises sharply from the surrounding plain. Made of granite, the kopje is a geological relic. The softer volcanic soil has eroded away, leaving this "basement" rock standing tall. Kopjes function as islands of life.
Disney's Lion King portrays the presentation of baby Simba from the ledge of a kopje.
If kopjes and lions tickle your imagination, you need to join us on safari in 2026.