Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is counted among the finest wildlife sanctuaries of India. The only known home of the world-famous Asiatic Lions in Asia, Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Indian state of Gujarat. Spread over an area of approximately 1,412 sq km, Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary has been home to Asiatic Lions since 1884. Due to a severe drought and excessive hunting in the beginning of the 20th century, this majestic creature reached on the verge of extinction. Thanks to the efforts made by the then Nawab of Junagadh, who banned all hunting in the area, they survived and their number started to grow slowly. After independence of the country, the government of India also paid special attention towards their conservation and on 18th September 1965 the area was declared a protected Forest Reserve. Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary attained the status of a National Park in 1975. In addition to Sasan Gir Forest Reserve, Sasangir National Park is made up of three adjoining reserves - the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary inhabiting a wide variety of water birds; the Little Rann of Kutch, famous for the Indian Wild Ass; and the captivating Flamingo Island, making Sasan Gir a perfect wildlife destination. Popularly known as Gir National Park, the sanctuary attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. According to recent surveys, the number of Asiatic Lions in Sasangir National Park stands around 327.

Spread over an area of approximately 1,412 sq km, Gir National Park supports a very rich and diverse flora and fauna.

The flora in Sasan Gir National Park chiefly comprises of Tropical dry deciduous forests dominated by short and gnarled teak trees, Thorn scrublands, Rolling grasslands and Semi-evergreen riverine. Sasan Gir National Park supports over 450 plant species.

Major trees found in Sasan Gir National Park include the Teak and Banyan trees. Being a Mixed dry deciduous forest, the main species of trees found here include Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli. Most of these trees are broad leaved and evergreen, giving the Park a cool shade and the much required moisture content.

Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary is the only home for Asiatic lion which is specific to this forest only. There are approximately 327 lions. The other animals also that can be seen in the sanctuary chinkara, wild boar, striped hyena, jackal, common langur, porcupine, hare, black buck. There are more than 200 different types of bird here which have peafowl, grey partridge, Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, jungle bush quail, painted sandgrouse, common green pigeon and several species of doves.

On the river sides one can easily take a look at marsh crocodile. Mainly in the lake of Kamaleshwar dam which is home place for these crocodiles. The sanctuary also includes a crocodile breeding farm.