Watch Moment Lions Stalk Tourists in African Safari Park: ‘They Smell Fear’ [Video]

A video capturing a dramatic encounter between a group of tourists and a pride of lions at the Lion & Safari Park in Johannesburg, South Africa has gone viral on TikTok.

The video, posted by 34-year-old Corne Rabie (@its_the_corn), has amassed over 839,000 views since it was shared on September 11.

A caption shared with the post says, “I took friends of mine to a lion park in Johannesburg and the lions decided to play with us.” Rabie, who creates content for social media and works as a data manager for several companies, told Newsweek that the footage was captured on September 3, while his friends from abroad were visiting South Africa.

The clip shows a group of lions stalking and surrounding Rabie’s vehicle, coming within inches of the windows. The experience, filled with excitement and a tinge of fear, has left viewers across social media captivated by the lions’ close approach.

The video opens with a …