# Safari Simulator: Lion

> Realistic lion survival simulator on the African savanna with pride management. (iPhone/iPad app by Gluten Free Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safari-simulator-lion/id903033050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 509 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safari-simulator-lion/id903033050/reviews.md

## What is Safari Simulator?

Explore the wild savanna and live life as a Lion! Survive in a massive world filled with dangerous animals and crafty critters. Start your own pride of lions, raise baby lion cubs, stalk prey through grassy plains, and battle for your life against fierce predators like crocodiles, cheetahs, and elephants!

Game Features
+ REALISTIC SIMULATOR - You'll need to maintain your health, hunger, thirst, and energy if you're going to survive in the hostile African savanna!
+ EPIC BATTLES - Use your powerful bite, razor sharp claws, and swift speed to catch tasty snacks and fight dangerous beasts!
+ START A PRIDE OF LIONS - Find up to three lionesses to bond with and raise your very own family of lions to help you hunt!
+ LEVEL UP YOUR LION - Gain experience by defeating other animals and level up to increase your health, attack damage, and even unlock new lion furs!
+ LION SURVIVAL GUIDE - Look to your handy survival guide for information on enemy wildlife, a map of the savanna, lion customizations, and much more!
+ HUGE 3D ENVIRONMENT - Your lion is free to explore the vast plains of the African savanna filled with dangerous carnivores, tall grass, and a lush oasis!
+ NEW TOUCH-BASED CONTROLS - Brand new intuitive controls let you navigate your animal like never before! Pinch to zoom and play from your lion's perspective or get a bird's eye view of the action!
+ HD GRAPHICS - Stunning High Definition graphics will transport you to the African wilderness and surround you with nature's vibrant beauty!
+ GLUTEN-FREE PROMISE - With all of our games you will always get the full game with no ads or additional purchases!

Download the Safari Simulator: Lion and rule the Animal Kingdom as a ferocious wild Lion!

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## Key features

- Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst, energy)
- Engage in epic battles with powerful attacks
- Start and manage a lion pride with family
- Level up your lion with new stats and furs
- Explore a huge 3D African savanna environment
- Intuitive touch-based controls

## What do users think of Safari Simulator?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🐱 Love the lions
- 🌳 Realistic environment
- 🐾 Hunting mechanics
- 💕 Raising a pride

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚦 Limited map size
- 🐆 Lack of other predators
- 🦁 Can only play as male lion
- 🐣 Cubs don't grow up

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Controls and buttons not working properly
- Prey and animals behaving unrealistically
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Most requested features**

- Add lioness playable option
- Expand map size and environments
- Introduce other lion prides and male lions
- Allow cubs to grow up over time
- Add more prey and predator animals
- Improve graphics and animations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safari-simulator-lion/id903033050/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good game 🙂

*2026-08-04, version 1.1*

This game is pretty good but it is not really realistic.😢can you add more animals plz thank u❤️

### 3/5 — Good, sort of…

*2026-02-16, version 1.1*

It is quite good but it does get boring :(

### 5/5 — Can you please make these games free just a little free…………:… and also can you give it some updates

*2025-06-08, version 1.1*

And I was saying, please make these games free to say little free and also can you give us some updates if you the owner check what I was saying what’s the game
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 1/5 — Super bad for you

*2025-06-01, version 1.1*

Waste of money because I spent 20 dollars to buy it and it doesn’t work 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😠😠😠😠😤😤😤😤delete it now.

### 3/5 — It’s ok

*2025-05-24, version 1.1*

I love this game but the graphics are bad because when I move I can’t move

### 3/5 — It’s Ok

*2025-02-22, version 1.1*

I’m a fan of lions but I wish you could be a lioness. Also I wish you could add male lions to your pride and also add more lionesses too.  It would be nice if the cubs were more realistic and they could hunt with you. Other wise, it’s fun. I would give it four stars but because of those bad things, I give it three. 🦁

### 5/5 — Great job!

*2024-10-06, version 1.1*

I like it so much I just love that it shows your health and your food and you water and you energy and I love my mates and the cubs are just so darn cute!

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!!!!!!

*2023-12-12, version 1.1*

My lion has a mane he does the hunting but only the females (lionesses ) do the hunting. that lion ate a lot of cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, gazelles, giraffes, hippos, rabbits, rhinos, squirrels and warthogs. He even took down 3 gazelles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is the king of the jungle (it is very strange because they don’t live in jungles.) when took down 3 gazelles he had the claws, the bites, the mane, the predator and the prey. He is smarter than gazelles because he caught his supper.
Tasty meal.

### 5/5 — The Lion King 1994

*2023-11-24, version 1.1*

Good game I love it

### 2/5 — No water,no change.😿

*2023-03-11, version 1.1*

The water is so far away it takes up all your energy 5 times! Also, you can’t change characters to save your life!!!!!!!!👎🏼

## Frequently asked questions about Safari Simulator

### What is Safari Simulator: Lion?

Safari Simulator: Lion is a mobile game that allows you to experience life as a lion on the African savanna. You'll need to manage your lion's survival needs, hunt for food, battle other animals, and even start your own pride.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include realistic survival mechanics, engaging combat, the ability to start a lion pride and raise cubs, leveling up your lion with new abilities and customizations, and exploring a vast 3D environment with intuitive controls.

### Is Safari Simulator: Lion free to play?

Yes, this game is completely free to play. The description explicitly states a 'GLUTEN-FREE PROMISE' meaning you get the full game with no ads or additional purchases.

### What kind of devices is this game compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't listed, it is a mobile application designed for smartphones and tablets. It features HD graphics and touch-based controls, suggesting it's optimized for modern mobile devices.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for an immersive animal simulation experience, fans of survival games, or anyone who enjoys the idea of playing as a powerful predator like a lion. It's also great for those who want a full game experience without in-app purchases or ads.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-12-03

+ Increased Compatibility with iOS 12
+ Increased Texture Resolutions
+ HQ Realistic Water Added

### 1.0 — 2014-08-05

No release notes.

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