SANParks recently shared images of a pride of lions soaking up some afternoon sunshine within the Kruger National Park. The pride isn’t usually spotted by Kruger visitors as the lions take up residency on Kempiana Contractual Park, explained SANParks in a tweet.
On Wednesday 15 March the pride of approximately 13 lions was found by Section Ranger Richard Sowry. The lions, as per usual, were lazily lounging on the tar road. The pride was situated just outside of Orpen Rest Camp.
SANParks attributes the sighting of this particular pride to the relative lack of activity within the park during lockdown. Take a look below to see them catching the last bit of sunshine for the day.
Image: Section Ranger Richard Sowry
Image: Section Ranger Richard Sowry
Image: Section Ranger Richard Sowry
Image: Section Ranger Richard Sowry
Kruger visitors that tourists do not normally see. #SALockdown This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see. This afternoon they were lying on the tar road just outside of Orpen Rest Camp.
📸Section Ranger Richard Sowry pic.twitter.com/jFUBAWvmsA— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) April 15, 2020
Feature image: Richard Sowry
