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Safari Adventures Lion Encounter

Casela Nature, Cascavelle, Mauritius
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Cascavelle
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Tours
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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Walking with the Lions was incredible experience. If I go back to Mauritius I would surely do it again. Our group was 8 people and 2 Lions and lasted about 45 minutes. Once the group was assembled we went through a gate into an open area where the Lions were. It was really a thrill being that close to the... More

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Pune, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Nothing great but can give it a try. They will take you through the forest with the guides in the mountain. You can see zebra , deers and many more animals in close vicinity.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We thought the encounters would be better value for money than the walks, and we werent disappointed. We have some amazing big cat photos that we shall always treasure. Well worth it.

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Absolutely loved this activity, it's expensive we paid about £115 each for transport (private car and driver approx 40min each way) and entry,personally I thought it was worth it but I went in with realistic expectations. It does what it says on the tin a group of no more than 10 people are guided around on a walk with 5/6... More

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Mumbai
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

We did the lion encounter and felt almost cheated. There is no encounter. There were more trainers then lions. You are taken in their enclosure, asked to pose in a particular manner, couple of pictures are taken (charged by them if you want a copy) no other interaction... and you are out in 2 mins. If you are alone and... More

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ShumbaMauritius, Owner at Safari Adventures Lion Encounter, responded to this review
November 5, 2012

Thank you for your review however I do feel that it is a little unfair. The enclousre that you entered has 7 lions residing in it and the amount of handlers at any onetime is 3 plus a guide making 4 therefore the number of staff does not out weigh the number of lions. These staff are there for your... More

Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

The Casela Park allows you access to the separately owned and operated Walk with the Lions and Interact with the Lions experience. After paying a park entry, you can wander through the manicured gardens filled with various fauna and flora of Mauritius, along with several other countries. Then, after petting a few of the wild animals in the Petting zoo,... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

Great fun interacting with the lions! A tad expensive but well worth it! you feel excited being with those majestic creatures, but there's no fear with the handlers around you! You get to take photos with the lions and recently two lion cubs were born in casela...they are super cute! For the booking its better to book early. Emailed casela... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

This was a wonderfull experience did not know what to expect luic our guide was funny and very informative he made us feel very at ease.The lions were beautiful very majestic they were quite happy to walk alongside us and happ[ly strolled off into the bushes and play with each other.This was one of our most memorable days out in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2012 via mobile

You walk with fricking LIONS!, we opted to also spend some time with the cheetahs. An amazing experience that we won't forget. Staff and handlers where also very friendly and passionate about their conservation work and animals which added to the whole experience.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2012

Cost a wee bit of dish, but worth it to walk with the guilds and lions/tigers for apx 1 hour. My partner and I walked with 2 lions, 1 white which was pleasant as I haven't seen a white lion before. They were apx 10 months old and my god they were big pups ... Try not to be scared... More

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