We are disappointed to report that after the exhilaration of arriving in South Africa we are still waiting for the lions to enter the country. We are working to resolve a technical import issue – exacerbated because no offices are open yet. The lions have been given some food and fresh water (pictured Johannes topping up water). Fortunately, one of the reasons ADI builds large travel crates is in case animals get stuck at an airport during a long journey (e.g., due to an aircraft breakdown). The lions are indoors in the cargo area.

We will let you know once we have news. The lions are just 4-5 hours (driving slowly) from the sanctuary; let’s hope they can start that final leg soon. Our truck to take the lions home has been donated by Gas Boys Virginia owned by Theo Smit, for which we are very grateful and they have said it will stay as long as necessary to pick up the Kuwait 6.

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