“On the African plains, where only the strong survive, one big cat rules supreme. This is life in the raw: savage, beautiful and unforgettable”

Meet a real-life ‘Lion King’, Hang Lip, as he fights off rivals and endures the challenges of the bush to ensure the survival of his pride.

During the eight years that Jürgen Jozefowicz filmed a pride of lions in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, he won the trust of the dominant male and, astonishingly, was accepted into the pride. This is his story.

How does it feel to live amidst a group of the most feared predators on the African continent as they fight to survive in a harsh, unforgiving world? Jürgen’s film shows what it’s like and is the result of his remarkable adventures.

Jürgen is one of the world’s premier wildlife photographers. His story of his life with these lions is one that spans a period of political struggles, disease and drought, showing the highs and the lows of life in the lion pride.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardback reference book. Watch the close-up wildlife film and at the same time read the book to learn about habitats, diet, life cycle and more. The book is packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and a 'Test your knowledge' quiz.

Narrated by Jo Day
Filmed by Peter Lamberti
Produced by Jürgen & Tarina Jozefowicz (2002).
As seen on the National Geographic Channel.