WATCH: Leopard joins restaurant guests for lunch
The once-in-a-lifetime moment was captured as the leopard casually strolled around the diners.
According to the Singita Ebony Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Hazyview, the leopard was seen earlier while it was stalking a bushbuck in front of the lodge.
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But no one had expected the big cat to make its way to the dining area situated on the lodge's deck.
One lucky guest captured the moment the leopard took its leisurely stroll.
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The lodge has confirmed that the leopard, at no point in time, posed any threat to the patrons at the establishment and that they were quite privileged to witness this.
They also said that the discourage any close interaction with wildlife and have many strict safety protocols that should be followed by guests and staff at all times, as with this case.
You can watch the encounter below:
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