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IOL News
30-04-2025
- IOL News
WATCH: Unexpected lioness hops onto bakkie during self-drive safari adventure
In a stunning encounter that exemplifies the wild spontaneity of South African game reserves, adventurer JC Oosthuizen (@jco_fishing) recently shared a remarkable video on TikTok showing a lioness hopping onto the back of his bakkie during a self-drive safari. This unexpected visit offered both a thrill and a glimpse into the majestic beauty of the African wilderness. 'Kattie will bakkie-ry ... Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦,' wrote Oosthuizen in the video's caption, setting the tone for a humorous and captivating adventure. The footage begins with the lioness cautiously surveying Oosthuizen's Ford bakkie before confidently climbing onto the back. It's important to note that all windows and doors of the vehicle were securely closed, ensuring the safety of both the passenger and the feline guest. For an astonishing ten minutes, the lioness rested at the back of the vehicle, a moment that Oosthuizen could likely never have anticipated when he embarked on his safari. This incident serves as a testament to South Africa's reputation as one of the premier wildlife destinations in the world, where intimate encounters with majestic creatures can happen unexpectedly. Lions are primarily found in fenced areas and national parks in the country.
IOL News
29-04-2025
- IOL News
WATCH: Unexpected lioness visit turns self-drive safari into a wild adventure
In a stunning encounter that exemplifies the wild spontaneity of South African game reserves, adventurer JC Oosthuizen (@jco_fishing) recently shared a remarkable video on TikTok showing a lioness hopping onto the back of his bakkie during a self-drive safari. This unexpected visit offered both a thrill and a glimpse into the majestic beauty of the African wilderness. 'Kattie will bakkie-ry ... Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦,' wrote Oosthuizen in the video's caption, setting the tone for a humorous and captivating adventure. The footage begins with the lioness cautiously surveying Oosthuizen's Ford bakkie before confidently climbing onto the back. It's important to note that all windows and doors of the vehicle were securely closed, ensuring the safety of both the passenger and the feline guest. For an astonishing ten minutes, the lioness rested at the back of the vehicle, a moment that Oosthuizen could likely never have anticipated when he embarked on his safari. This incident serves as a testament to South Africa's reputation as one of the premier wildlife destinations in the world, where intimate encounters with majestic creatures can happen unexpectedly. Lions are primarily found in fenced areas and national parks in the country.
