Motorists in South Africa’s Kruger National Park experienced an extraordinary encounter Wednesday involving at least seven lions that appeared on a highway and briefly halted traffic.
“Watch an incredible Lion roadblock that happened this morning in Kruger National Park,” Wildest Kruger Sightings exclaimed on Facebook.
The accompanying footage shows the female lions, or lionesses, sauntering along the wet road in light rain, and vehicles and safari trucks following slowly and stopping when needed.
At one point, seven lions are visible on or alongside the road. In several instances, vehicles are either too close or driving off the road. This caught the attention of some in the comments section.
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One observation: “Safari guides you can not drive onto the grass areas, do you realize how many chameleons and tortoises are there specially in the rain and you surely can not see them! Chameleons love climbing on the side grass, especially when it’s raining!”
Later in the footage, the lions disperse and two lie down on one side of the road. The allows motorists to slowly pass, some with windows open and arms outstretched.
It’s not uncommon to spot lions in Kruger National Park, but receiving an escort by a large pride is rare.
Reads another comment: “Wow, what a beautiful sight to see pride of lionesses besides the lots of tourists behind them. The lionesses have the right of way…. People need to relax and enjoy the view.”
