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Monday Smile: Baboon cannonball!

6 Feb 2023
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You know it’s hot in the African bush when even the wildlife decide to take a dip. 

This is exactly what happened at Thornybush’s Saseka Tented Camp in the Greater Kruger Park area, when a troop of baboons decided to take over the swimming pool. 

One baboon even did a perfect cannonball! 

Click here to watch the video on Instagram. 

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