Lady Gaga hangs out with 13 lions as she shows off her glamorous safari outfit

By J J Anisiobi

PUBLISHED: 07:50 EST, 1 December 2012 | UPDATED: 07:50 EST, 1 December 2012

She often talks about how much she loves her little monsters and now she's met some real ones.

Lady Gaga got up close and personal to some Lions as she went on safari in South Africa.

The 26-year-old singer looked in her element as she became one with nature... and then tweeted about it.

Back to nature: Lady Gaga got to meet some lions from a distance as she enjoyed a safari trip in South Africa

Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, was at least dressed for the part as she pulled her best pose for the photograph.

She wore a typical green hat which she customised to fit her own style and pulled her long hair through the top of it.

She teamed that accessory with a leopard print silk scarf and large green earrings.

Little monsters: Gaga said the animals were beautiful as she captured them all taking a snooze

With the lions asleep on the grass behind her Gaga quietly took the snaps herself before getting back on the safari truck.

Gaga tweeted: 'SAFARI PICTURE: in this photo I'm about 10 feet from 13 lions, 2 cubs. I spent about 30 minutes w them and took a nap!'

She continued: 'the lion pride even woke up at one point and let us come closer :)'

Global domination: Lady Gaga has been in South Africa to perform as part of her world tour

Picture perfect: Gaga often wears flambuoyant outfits on stage but she looked rather demure in safari

Picture perfect: Gaga often wears flamboyant outfits on stage but she looked rather demure in safari

After proclaiming how 'beautiful' the wildlife was, Gaga commented on her unique choice of outfit.

She said: '& yes I cut a hole in my bush hat so my pony could stick out #SafariBarbie #Glambi my scarf was a gift from the Princess of Monaco, thanku!'

The eccentric singer touched down in Johannesburg earlier this week as she continues her world tour.

After performing at the FNB Stadium she said: 'Johannesburg was so wonderful, i can't really put it into words. Im so happy, I haven't slept yet. Laying in bed dreaming of the next tour.' (sic)