UPDATE: 2 June The movie star had a true African experience when his safari tour was charged by an elephant.
Schwarzenegger filmed the experience and was quick to update his fans via his Instagram account. He also expressed his awe of the creatures, stating that “We need to stop killing them – take a photo, not a shot.”
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura was also at the centre for the Arnold Classic opening.
One of my favorite snaps today. Follow along with the @ArnoldSports South Africa on Snapchat: ArnoldSchnitzel! pic.twitter.com/lOWk8tEaAS
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 28, 2016
#arnoldschwarzenegger arriving for the official opening ceremony #GautengHomeOfChampions pic.twitter.com/TPhu5K108E
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) May 28, 2016
The Mountain from Game of Thrones was also in South Africa for the festival.
The Mountain from #GameOfThrones visits lions and they live to tell the tale https://t.co/YMGVlSxOxa pic.twitter.com/pO5gqP4SsM
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) May 28, 2016