The African Lion is a premium wildlife coffee table book celebrating one of Africa’s most iconic predators through powerful wildlife photography and informative text.
Created by South African wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, this beautifully produced book features more than 100 images captured across southern and East Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Areas explored include: Damaraland (Namibia), Kruger National Park and surrounds (South Africa), Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park in northern Zululand (South Africa), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa and Botswana), Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Park (South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe), Okavango Delta (Botswana), Serengeti and Ruaha National Parks (Tanzania), Amboseli National Park and neighbouring Maasai land (Kenya).
Pat de la Harpe’s text highlights the lion’s historical role, its social structure, varied habitats and critical conservation challenges on the African continent, paired with wonderful myths and legends that capture the spirit of this compelling creature.
Whether you are passionate about conservation, African safaris or wildlife photography, The African Lion offers a visually immersive journey into the world of Africa’s apex predator.






















