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A lovely pride of lions on the way to the lodge in Ngutuni Sanctuary

After a very refreshing and rewarding safari at Ngutuni Private Game Sanctuary near Tsavo East, sunset was quickly approaching and we were heading back towards the lodge along the easterly boundary when suddenly, we came across this wonderful pride of lions also heading in the same direction.

Maintaining normal bush traffic courtesy, we quietly followed the pride until we almost reached the lodge where they then took a right turn heading for the hill. It was definitely a wonderful and privileged feeling to have this pride escort us almost up to the lodge at the end of our day.

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