At the end of the movie Rafiki picks up Simba and Nala 's daughter and lifts her up high above Pride Rock so the animals below can see . In time , Pride Rock is restored to its former glory and Simba looks down happily at his kingdom with Nala , Timon , and Pumbaa by his side . The film ends as Rafiki presents Simba and Nala 's newborn cub .