The only home of the Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica), it is one of the most important sanctuaries in Asia because of its single isolated population.

Sasan Gir also known as The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a very beautiful sanctuary in Gujarat. The diversified fauna and flora of Sasan Gir offers a lovely retreat and a peek into the unexplored wilderness.

The Gir National Park known as the Gir Protected Area covering over 1000 km². The area is made up of dry scrubland with hills, rivers, and forest/jungle. Gir also contains uncommon wild ass, leopards, hyenas, antelope, pygmy woodpecker, deer, jackals, brown fish owl and black buck etc.

At the present time the Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary is the only place to see Asiatic lions in the world, and the indian government has begun to do more to make this unique spectacle visible to tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Guided jeep safaris through the Gir are available for observing lions. Because the lions are not afraid of people or vehicles, these safaris can offer very intimate views of the animals.