This is the moment an entire family of lions surprised everyone at Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia recently.

With its enviable location inside the South Luangwa National Park, Mfuwe Lodge is regularly visited by a variety of animals. From time to time, usually at the hottest time of year, even the local lion pride takes refuge on the lodge lawns and raised walkways where they can escape the baking sun and relax beneath the many shady trees. It was something of a pleasant surprise to have the whole family visit recently during the cooler, wetter “emerald season”.

Thanks to The Bushcamp Company and photographer Isak Pretorius Wildlife Photography for this amazing footage.