Introducing Ngonyam Safari Lodge: Now Part of the Sun Destinations Collection

At Ngonyam Safari Lodge, the feeling of connection stays with you long after you leave.
Ngonyam Safari Lodge

Starting from R8 995.00 per person sharing per night ECO FRIENDLY, SOLAR RUN LODGE 3 LUXURY TENTED CHALETS SWIMMING POOL Boma Children 5+ Bar MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE Makalali Private Game Reserve Welcome to Ngonyam Safari Lodge Tucked away in the heart of the Makalali Private Nature Reserve Ngonyam Safari Lodge is a small, […]
The Ultimate First-Time Safari Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

For many travellers, a safari in Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The thought of spotting lions in the wild, watching elephants gather at a waterhole, or witnessing a spectacular sunrise over the bushveld is enough to inspire years of anticipation. But what do you need to prepare for your first-time safari? A first safari often […]
Cozy Mornings, Wild Encounters: How Sun Destinations Makes Winter Safaris Memorable

Winter safaris offer an excellent balance between outdoor adventure and creature comforts, and every detail is thoughtfully designed to create the best experience for guests.
The Underrated Magic of a Winter Safari in Southern Africa

Often overlooked by travellers, safaris in winter offer a new perspective on the bush, and one that, if you experience it once, makes you want to return annually.
In the Tracks of the Wild: Mashaba’s Story from Umkumbe Safari Lodge

At Umkumbe Safari Lodge, tracker Mashaba shares how reading the bush through footprints, signs, and subtle movement transforms every safari into a living story of the wild.
7 Ways a Safari Becomes More Than Just a Holiday

A safari becomes more than a holiday through meaningful human connections, shared wildlife experiences, and immersive learning that together transform it into a lasting sense of belonging.
Family Safari in South Africa: What Age is Best for Children

A family safari in South Africa offers something few other vacations can: the chance to experience nature together in an immersive, meaningful way.
Understanding family structures in the wild: How herds, packs, and prides survive

One of the most powerful sights you can see when you are on a game drive or bush walk is a group working together to hunt, to protect or to survive.