狮子园度假村位于博茨瓦纳首都哈博罗内以南约20公里处,是该国目前唯一的综合性主题游乐园。这里距离市区仅需25分钟车程,成人门票通常在100至130普拉之间,具体取决于节假日波动。对于想在哈博罗内周边寻找野性狮子与现代游乐设施结合点的游客来说,这里是周末的热门去处。
从哈博罗内市中心沿着通往洛巴策方向的A1公路南行,大约开车20分钟就能看到左手边的狮子标志。虽然路况整体不错,但接近园区的一小段路会有一些坑洼。如果没打算自驾,在市内打出租车的往返费用大约在300普拉左右,建议直接和司机谈好回程接送的时间,因为那里路边很难临时拦到车。
如果你喜欢热闹且希望所有游乐设施都运转,周六和周日是首选。周一到周五园区人流稀少,虽然安静,但部分大型游艺项目可能因为游客不足而暂停运行。建议早晨10点准时到达,这时候气温还没升到最高点,狮子也相对活跃一些,不会躲在阴影里睡觉。
这里的核心卖点就是圈养的狮子区。狮子被安置在大型围网区域内,游客可以开车进入或在安全步道上观察。园区内大约生活着十几头成年的非洲狮,运气好的话能看到它们在喂食时间争抢牛肉的场景。比起在乔贝或奥卡万戈三角洲这种纯野外环境下撞运气,这里几乎能百分之百保证你看到狮子,甚至能听到震撼的低吼声。
度假村拥有博茨瓦纳唯一的永久性云霄飞车,轨道虽然不算特别高大,但在非洲内陆这种环境下体验离心力确实很特别。这里的超级大碗滑梯和水上乐园是孩子们的最爱,水池深约1.2米,适合家庭消暑。需要提醒的是,部分机械设备看起来略显陈旧,操作员有时会等凑够人数才启动机器,这种慢节奏也是当地的一种特色。
园区内设有专门的餐厅和快餐点,主要供应炸鸡、汉堡和薯条。一份套餐的价格大约在60至80普拉。说实话,味道只能算中规中矩,如果你对饮食比较挑剔,带点三明治和充足的矿泉水是明智之举。园内有很多遮荫的凉亭和野餐区,非常适合一大家子人铺开地垫坐一天。
防晒是这里的第一要务。由于植被多为低矮灌木,遮阳效果有限,中午12点到下午3点之间的紫外线极其强烈。另外,建议穿耐脏的运动鞋,因为游乐区和狮子观赏区之间有不少红土地面。如果打算玩水上项目,记得自带泳衣和毛巾,园区内的租赁服务并不总是靠谱。
目前的门票政策通常分为基础入园票和全票。基础票约80普拉,仅限观赏狮子和使用基础休息区;包含所有游乐设施的全票约为120至150普拉,进去后大部分设施可以不限次数乘坐。建议进门前问清楚当天有哪些机器正在检修,以免买了全票却玩不到核心项目。
这里的狮子属于半圈养状态,生活在大型围栏保护区内。它们虽然保留了捕食本能,但定期由人工投喂,因此不像国家公园里的狮子那样需要长途奔袭猎食。这对带小孩的家庭来说更安全,也更容易观察到狮子的近距离形态,但缺乏纯荒野的那种不确定性。
路程非常近,全程柏油路连接。如果你是自驾,只需要顺着A1公路走就行,导航定位非常准。如果是背包客,可以在车站坐前往洛巴策方向的小巴,在狮子园路口下车再步行一段,但考虑到博茨瓦纳的烈日,这种方式并不推荐给体力一般的游客。
Yvonne Bravington We went here in august. Although the water park was shut, we still had a good time. The rides were safe, well managed and fun. Lots of different rides to have fun on. The largest and tallest ride was the rollercoaster, an extra P2 to go on. It was exhilarating and amazing! Highly recommend! Then we had up close and personal with the lions. This was such a rare and unique experience to behold. We were so close to them! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions. The restaurant was shaded and the food was brilliant. All in all I highly recommend for a fun day out.
Natasha Peyper We as a family love to visit Lion Park. There are so much to do for old and young. Enjoy the new rides.
Virginia Mmolotsi Nawah Lovely place, I was too tired to demo all the rides however, I enjoyed a vast view of the city.
Marvelous Matariro We always visit Lion Park Resort whenever we are in the mood to have a good time as a family. They have many rides for everyone, from the ferries wheel to the roller-coaster and many more. They also have a water park.
Mohan Kularathna Facility is getting ready for summer activities. Even though the pool side is not yet open lots of fun for the whole family.…especially for the kids! Many birthday parties…. Many groups….🙂 Entrance fee is reasonable if you take into consideration that you can spend a whole day in the resort and all the attractions are included. The restaurant's menu & prices reasonable ... The music tends to be too loud.….. that’s the negative I have