A BUSINESSMAN who spent large sums of money supporting Namibian desert lions has been killed by one of the predators after leaving his tent to use the loo.

Dad-of-two Bernd Kebbel, 59, was with his wife Conny on a wildlife expedition at a camp with friends in the north of the country before the horror attack.

The philanthropist climbed down a ladder from the safety of his rooftop tent mounted on the top of a 4×4, before the beast lunged at him.

His desperate screams woke up the rest of the shocked camp in Namibia who rushed to his rescue in the darkness.

They bravely chased off the lioness before it could devour its victim.

Namibian police said nothing could be done to save the keen outdoorsman who was killed almost instantly in the savage ordeal.

His body was covered up until authorities could arrive.

It is believed that the lioness with cubs – named by locals as Charlie – may be hunted and shot dead.