Sharapova sees lions, gorillas on safari in Africa

Nov 14, 2019
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Sharapova sees lions, gorillas on safari in Africa

Published Nov 14, 2019

Every year, without fail, players flock to the beach for their off-season vacations. And a recent trend has seen a few brave souls venture out to experience safaris in Africa.

Enter Maria Sharapova and her boyfriend Alexander Gilkes.

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The duo explored Botswana, getting up close to a pride of lions.

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The Russian took her many viewers on a tour of her lodge.

But most of her time was spent wandering the range observing the incredible wildlife.

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The former world No. 1 has really expanded her passport stamp collection over these past few years, taking trips to new places regularly.

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She then headed to Rwanda, and came across some stunning gorillas.

She also got to meet Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame.

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Sharapova's 2019 season may not have gone as she'd hoped, but she's certainly living her very best life during the off-season. She's currently ranked No. 132.