Rally drivers in Botswana narrowly escaped an encounter with lions after a breakdown of their off-road vehicle.

Adventures of rally drivers in Africa

According to The Sun: Two rally drivers escaped danger when their Land Rover got stuck in the mud in Africa, and lions suddenly appeared on their path.

Students Jack Pearce-Jones and Joe Burr left their off-road vehicle and set off to the nearest village in the dark when they suddenly noticed paw prints.

"My first reaction was: 'Damn, that's a lion'", shared Jack, 22.

"I shone my flashlight, and its eyes reflected back. It was a female with a cub, about thirty feet away from us. We just turned around, said nothing, and quickly went back."

They returned to their vehicle and spent the night on a salty field in Botswana, waking up in the morning covered in scorpions.

Them and their 4×4 were saved by passing rangers, but later the vehicle got damaged in a pit. As a result, they had to hitch a ride to complete their 2800-mile journey through the African rally in Kenya.

Jack from Carnarfon, Gwynedd, noted:

"It was a great adventure."

This story serves as a vivid example of how unexpected situations can arise during travel. It is important to always be prepared for unforeseen circumstances, especially in remote and wild places like Africa. The challenges faced by Jack and Joe only highlight the tremendous adventures that await travelers willing to venture beyond the ordinary.