"Super Diabolical": Lion Causes Traffic Jam at Kruger National Park, Sparks Visitor Safety Concerns

• At Kruger National Park, a lion halted traffic, and visitors couldn’t resist capturing and sharing online
• Some visitors attempted to attract the lion's attention by opening their car doors, which is strictly discouraged within the park for safety reasons
• This incident has sparked conversations about visitor safety and park rules, as some visitors tried to attract the lion’s attention by opening their car doors, despite it being strictly discouraged for safety reasons

Visitors at the Kruger National Park were both amused and alarmed when a lion caused a traffic jam on one of the reserve's roads.

In a video circulating online, the lion is seen lounging calmly in the middle of the road, forcing a line of cars to halt. After sitting for several moments, the big cat eventually stood up and strolled toward a white vehicle. Onlookers, clearly entertained by the encounter, shouted comments from their cars. One voice could be heard saying:

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“Yep, you can open your doors now.”

While another added:

“Open the door again.”

According to the post shared by TikTok user @jeffreythekrugerranger on 1 September 2025 stated that the comments were directed at some visitors who had been opening their car doors earlier in an attempt to attract the lion’s attention. This behaviour, however, drew concern from others, as such actions are strictly discouraged within the park for safety reasons.

Despite the risky antics, the lion appeared unbothered, walking leisurely before moving away, much to the relief of the motorists. The brief encounter left many with a story to tell, though it also reignited conversations about visitor safety and park rules.

Kruger National Park officials have previously cautioned visitors to remain inside their vehicles at all times, warning that wild animals can be unpredictable.

“Opening doors or stepping out of your vehicle can endanger both visitors and wildlife,” a ranger said in a past statement.

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The video has since gone viral, with South Africans joking about the bravery or recklessness of those who dared tempt a lion.

SA reacts to the lion moment at Kruger National Park

South Africans took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the viral lion clip, saying:

User123 said:

“You can open your doors now” is super diabolical."

Mbali Nomonde Carson expressed:

"Understand this, when you come to places like Kruger National Park, you are in their territory, and if you disturb or provoke them, it won't end well. Please keep the volume down and remain inside your vehicle."

Yaya wrote:

"I'm no longer saying RIP to anyone. I'm tired of this negligent behaviour."

Shona12 commented:

"People don't listen; the rules are clear that you are not allowed to open the windows."

Peculiar Sue replied:

"That time, they signed that the park is not going to be liable whatsoever for any harm; people forget we live once honestly."

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Source: Briefly News