"Welcome to South Africa": Baboons Roam Cape Town Beach, Mzansi Peeps Pokes Fun

"Welcome to South Africa": Baboons Roam Cape Town Beach, Mzansi Peeps Pokes Fun

  • A video showing baboons invading a Cape Town beach has left many people on the internet stunned
  • The mother city, which has been named the best city in the world, is known for its wildlife and vibrant tourist destinations
  • The online community reacted as they flooded the comments section, expressing their thoughts

Cape Town residents and beachgoers were stunned after a troop of baboons unexpectedly appeared at a popular local beach.

Baboons invaded Cape Town beach in a TikTok video.
Baboons invaded Cape Town beach in a TikTok video. Image: @cchaynie
Source: TikTok

Baboon troop spotted at Cape Town beach

The unusual event was caught on camera and shared on social media under the handle @cchaynie, and it quickly went viral online.

In the video, the baboons can be seen confidently roaming the sandy shores, with one baboon carrying an infant on its back as it walks through the beach. @cchaynie revealed in the comment section how the baboons caused chaos among beachgoers, who scrambled to secure their belongings as they made their way through the area.

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@cchaynie's clip entertained the online community and clocked many views on TikTok within two days of its publication.

Cape Town: The city of wildlife

The beautiful city of Cape Town, which has been named the world's best city, is known for its wildlife. The mother city and its surrounding areas have diverse wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and more.

Cape Town is a vibrant city with many historical features and landscapes, and it is the perfect tourist destination.

Watch the video below:

SA reacts to baboon roaming the beach in CP

Social media users had mixed reactions to the event. Some found the clip amusing, while others expressed concerns.

Lylle Botha cracked a joke, saying:

"Guys, move. The royal family has arrived."

Ladymj27 added:

"Father, mother and kids also wanna come out nd have a beach day."

User wrote:

"Look at dad, walking ahead, while mom has to check on the kids...typical."

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Tasha01 expressed:

"Just chilling and enjoying the summer! Yes, welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦 Cape Town!"

Ann commented:

"Now you have to hide all your food."
Baboons invaded Cape Town beach in a TikTok video.
Baboons invaded Cape Town beach in a TikTok video. Image: Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography
Source: Getty Images

3 Baboons' hilarious antics

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

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