Safari Guests Experience Heart-pounding Encounter With Mating Lion

A moment that was initially filled with awe and excitement quickly unravelled into a scene of panic at the Mhondoro Safari Lodge in the Waterberg region of Limpopo .

Guests experienced heart-stopping tension when a male lion in heat unexpectedly charged towards them, as seen in a viral video shared across social media platforms, including TikTok.

The dramatic episode unfolded as the lion , engaged in mating rituals with a lioness right in front of the lodge, perceived the guests' movements as a potential threat to its mate.

As visitors disembarked from a nearby safari vehicle, the lion sprang into action, charging directly towards the lodge with fierce determination.

The safari lodge summarised the event in a TikTok post, cautioning others, Dont mess with a mating male lion ??.