Lion Cubs Run After Mom, Just Before She Hunts!

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Lion Cub Encounter – Kruger National Park

Just a kilometre from the H4-1 and H12 intersection towards Skukuza Camp in the Kruger National Park, a family came heartbreakingly close to missing one of the most extraordinary wildlife sightings imaginable.

They were told by a passing driver that they had just missed a pride of lions — including cubs — crossing the road in one of the nearby riverine loops. Not ready to give up, they circled the loop repeatedly, hoping for a second chance.

As traffic began to build on the H4-1 main road with whispers of the missed sighting spreading, the family finally gave in and decided to move on. But fate had other plans.

On their very last loop around, a lioness stepped out of the bush right in front of their vehicle. Moments later, two squeaking lion cubs followed close behind. A magical moment.

But the sighting didn’t end there.

Within two minutes, several more lionesses emerged — suddenly bolting after what looked like a small mammal. The hunt was swift, too quick to film. When the dust settled, the pride stood bloodied, successful. Only the aftermath was caught on camera.

The lions then settled under a tree near the road, the cubs playfully chasing one another, delighting the growing crowd of vehicles that had gathered.

An unforgettable sighting — pure Kruger magic.