The Marsh Pride of Lions

The Marsh Pride of Lions are perhaps one of the most famous prides in the world, thanks to wildlife series like BBC Earth’s Dynasties and Animal Planet’s Big Cat Tales and Big Cat Tales, which has chronicled the lives of its members for many decades.

The Pride divides its time between the Musiara Marsh territory and the nearby Bila Shaka area (an intermittent watercourse), where our guides and guests have enjoyed the ever-changing dynamics unfold over the years.

There are currently six females: Kito, Lola, Kaleo, Enkerai, Naserian, and Nusurika. Kito is the matriarchal leader and decision maker for this group, while Kaleo is currently raising two young cubs (both males). The current reigning males are a 7-strong coalition known as the “Topi Boys”, who took over the pride females in December 2024.

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