Lions on the Run from Tourists! Satara Pride’s Struggle for Peace in Kruger Park

It’s not easy being a lion in Kruger National Park when you’re constantly surrounded by cars and cameras. In this video, the Satara Lion Pride tries to find some peace, but a line of eager tourists follows them wherever they go—turning a quiet morning walk into a paparazzi chase. Witness how even Africa’s top predators sometimes have to run from the crowds!

Game drive etiquette rules:
– When you come across a sighting, slowly pull over on the side of the road closest to the animal, but keep a safe distance
– If there are animals in the road, immediately stop at least 20 m from them
– The lane furthest from the sighting should never be blocked, so that others can pass if they want to
– Don’t linger longer than a few minutes at a sighting, so that others can view it too
– Never go off the designated roads
– Never climb out of your vehicle during a drive, or hang out of your car windows or sunroof
– Don’t hoot or blare loud music
– Avoid driving into vegetation, as this could damage the environment or kill small animals
– During night drives, never shine a spotlight directly in animals’ eyes
– Never make noise to get animals to move, stand up or otherwise react for pictures
– Respect the rangers, and always comply with their requests or instructions