Lions play tug-of-war with tow-rope on tourist Jeep

Allison Wallace

Updated 26 May 2016 at 7:29 pm

A pride of lions decided to play tug-of-war with an open vehicle after a tow rope got loose just outside Savanna Lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park.

What starts as a game for one soon becomes a family affair as tourists are treated to the whole pride joining in on the fun.

At one point the lioness was being dragged along. Photo: YouTube

This video could have ended a lot differently with open vehicles and a pride of lions in the area, but thankfully it was a joyful moment and the lions got to play a little.

Tour guides eventually managed to gather the loose rope – much to the disappointment of the playful cats.

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