Hunt is on for hasty tourist who bumps lion

Kruger National Park security officers are hot on the heels of a driver that bumped a lioness with his car on the H1-4 between Satara and Olifants Camp on Friday.

- Jacqueline Herbst

As usual with a lion sighting in the road, there were a lot of vehicles as the visitors were jostling for positions to get the best possible view of the pride.

But the experience was ruined for many as a seemingly impatient driver forced his way through the traffic, bumping a lioness on her rear with his Toyota Land Cruiser.

Unperturbed, the driver kept rushing the lions, forcing them to get out of the way.

"We have consulted with security officers. They picked up the registration number through our advanced camera technology and will be following up," said the Park's spokesperson, Ike Phaahla.

"People should realise they are not invisible when in the park."