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.
Let Sleeping Lions Lie
"Let sleeping lions lie" should be a proverb.
I posted a shot of a lioness and a cub on a kopje about a month ago. Here's another for your day.
Like islands in a vast sea, granite kopjes rise above the Serengeti grasslands of Tanzania and provide a special habitat for plants and animals. Just tip-toe when you are around one. You never know who might be sleeping.
Go wild with us on safari in 2025 or 2026.
Enjoying the Afternoon Sun
Lioness and cub on a kopje. Like islands in a vast sea, granite kopjes rise above the Serengeti grasslands and provide a special habitat for both plants and animals. On one, we found this lioness and cub enjoying the afternoon sun.
Go wild with us on safari in 2025 or 2026.