Several safari-goers were privy to the incredible moment a lioness not only rejected advances from a lion but also struck the male at an animal reserve in western India's Gujarat.

The incident took place at Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, western India on January 7.

Footage showed a male lion approaching a lioness, who roars before brutally slapping the male on the face and forcing him to back off.

The rare moment was witnessed by onlookers from a distance who remained inside their jeeps.

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, which house over 500 Asiatic lions, is spread across the Junagadh, Amreli, and Gir Somnath districts.

Several safari-goers were privy to an incredible moment where a lioness not only rejected advances from a male but also struck it hard in an animal reserve in western India's Gujarat.

The incident took place at the Gir National Park in Sasan Gir region of the state on January 7.

Visuals showed a male lion approaching a female who roars before landing a slap on the former.

The moment was witnessed by onlookers from a distance who remained inside their jeeps.

The Gir national park house the Asiatic Lions and is spread across Junagadh, Amreli and Gir Somnath districts.