![We’re inundated with reports of leopard sightings on the Umkumbe traverse, which is no surprise given that the Sabi Sand is a world-renown hotspot for leopards. Leopards are drawn to the area because of the easy access to water, availability of prey and numerous drainage lines. Bordering on the Kruger National Park also means lone […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Nomadic2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Lion Update : Two Nomadic Males and the Mhangeni Lionesses")
Umkumbe Lion Update : Two Nomadic Males and the Mhangeni Lionesses
We’re inundated with reports of leopard sightings on the Umkumbe traverse, which is no surprise given that the Sabi Sand is a world-renown hotspot for leopards. Leopards are drawn to[…]
![There is no denying it, these two male lions have a breathtaking effect on their admirers. Two magnificent lions with an incredible bond, handsome dark manes, and a growing family with the Southern Pride females, with whom they have a number of cubs. Little mention needs to be made of one of the males’ dangling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC0127-2-370x275.jpg "Portraits of the Charleston Male Lions at Umkumbe")
![For most people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive and careful, and primarily hunt at night, so the chances of catching them making a kill are low. At Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however, one’s chances […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tatowa-3-370x275.jpg "Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
![Little improvement is needed when you wake up in one of the Greater Kruger Park’s most sought after private game reserves, spend the day wallowing in an infinity pool overlooking an elephant-filled river, and watch leopards with their cubs feasting on their hard-earned meals; but at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, a day like this is made even […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_1399-370x275.jpg "Boma Dinners at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
![Today is April Fools’ day but our talented photographers certainly aren’t fooling us with their incredible skills. Below we have a few highlights from each of our camps, where sightings of creatures both big and small have been in abundance. Have a fantastic weekend and even better start to April! Umkumbe Safari Lodge Apart from […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WIPnThamboRoller-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: First Photo Delights of April")
![The skies have opened and torrents of fresh water can be seen soaking the parched lands of the Kruger. The rain is here in full force and it’s creating a playground for our wildlife ! Dagga boys are spoilt for choice with waterholes, elephants are frolicking in the water like first time beach goers at the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_01731-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: Wildlife Behaviour in the Rain")
![This week was the week that brought the rain to the Kruger. At such a late stage in the summer, the earth was scorched from the incessant heat and lack of replenishment from the rain. Then, the growl of distant thunder and flicker of lightning behind giant grey clouds announced the arrival of relief, all […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/wild-dog-and-giraffe-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Predators and Plains Game")
![This outstanding footage from a camera trap shows some of the intimate details of a leopard’s feeding habits, behaviour, and the bond between a mother and cub. Umkumbe Safari Lodge guide, Marius Zeilinga, placed the camera trap strategically at the location of a fresh leopard kill, and the result is truly something special… This female […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Screenshot-2016-03-10-19.06.36-370x275.png "Leopard & Cub Captured on Camera Trap")
![The legendary leopards of the Sabi Sand just don’t disappoint, do they? Even in the scorching hot weather, White Dam and her cub made an appearance as they feasted on an impala kill in a tree above a giant termite mound, and – uncharacteristically for White Dam – remained in fantastic view of the Umkumbe […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/White-Dam8-370x275.jpg "Leopardess White Dam & Cub on a Kill")
![The heat had been building all day in the Sabi Sand, but the guests at Umkumbe Safari Lodge weren’t going to let 45-degree temperatures deter them from an afternoon game drive. As Cameron, Marius, and Mauritz pulled their vehicles up front, guests gathered their cameras and peak caps and climbed aboard to begin their safari. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sundowners-4-370x275.jpg "Elephants, Sundowners & Rain at Umkumbe Safari Lodge!")