![Safaris have a way of stripping things back. Time stretches and expands as you sink into a slower rhythm. Waking up to birdsong as it rings through the bush, calling out across the savannah as the dawn light begins to tint the wilderness with its soft and gentle hues. The smell of freshly ground coffee […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PHOTO-2025-08-10-18-46-56-370x275.jpg "Lessons from the Wild: Our Guides’ Most Memorable Moments")
Lessons from the Wild: Our Guides’ Most Memorable Moments
Safaris have a way of stripping things back. Time stretches and expands as you sink into a slower rhythm. Waking up to birdsong as it rings through the bush, calling[…]
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![Nothing is wilder than a year in the African bush. From unforgettable wildlife encounters to moments that fluttered, rumbled, and roared, leaving a trail of memories in their wake. Across all of our camps at Sun Destinations, every year is made up of 365 days where the extraordinary is effortlessly embedded into the everyday. While […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PHOTO-2025-01-28-11-14-34-370x275.jpg "Wildlife Highlights of 2025: A Year of Unforgettable Safari Encounters")
Wildlife Highlights of 2025: A Year of Unforgettable Safari Encounters
Nothing is wilder than a year in the African bush. From unforgettable wildlife encounters to moments that fluttered, rumbled, and roared, leaving a trail of memories in their wake. Across[…]
![“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is the worst of all.” -Brian Jackman Africa has a way of getting under your skin and for returning guest Linda Gordon, the call of the wild was impossible to ignore. After not one but two visits to Africa on Foot this year, we caught up with […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_5591-Large-370x275.jpeg "Guest Review: Exploring Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp")
Guest Review: Exploring Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp
“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is the worst of all.” -Brian Jackman Africa has a way of getting under your skin and for returning guest Linda Gordon,[…]
![Watching a child see an elephant for the first time is pure magic. Their mouth drops open, eyes widen and entire being lights up as they watch this magnificent, giant creature slowly moving through the African landscape. (This doesn’t just apply to a child. It happens to all of us!) A safari isn’t just another […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-4376-370x275.jpg "Family-friendly Safaris: Why Going on Safari Is the Best Holiday")
Family-friendly Safaris: Why Going on Safari Is the Best Holiday
Watching a child see an elephant for the first time is pure magic. Their mouth drops open, eyes widen and entire being lights up as they watch this magnificent, giant[…]
![One of the greatest gifts of experiencing our lodges in the Greater Kruger is the intimate, passion-driven safari guided game drives that each of our camps offers. Every one of our guides is not only deeply knowledgeable, but also genuinely passionate about the wild. Their bush wisdom has been honed through years of dedicated time […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PHOTO-2025-09-27-17-14-37-370x275.jpg "Your Guide to the Wild: Meet Christelle from Nyala Safari Lodge")
Your Guide to the Wild: Meet Christelle from Nyala Safari Lodge
One of the greatest gifts of experiencing our lodges in the Greater Kruger is the intimate, passion-driven safari guided game drives that each of our camps offers. Every one of[…]
![Crowded promenades, overpriced resorts, and long queues just to claim a patch of sand—summer at the beach can feel more exhausting than relaxing. But what if there was a better way to spend the festive season? While winter is often seen as prime time for a safari, the summer months in the bushveld offer a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PHOTO-2025-04-02-15-55-39-2-370x275.jpg "Top Reasons to Go on a Summer Safari in Southern Africa")
Top Reasons to Go on a Summer Safari in Southern Africa
Crowded promenades, overpriced resorts, and long queues just to claim a patch of sand—summer at the beach can feel more exhausting than relaxing. But what if there was a better[…]
![Most people don’t fully “get” birding until they come to the bush.But with each visit, you begin to tune in to the wildly diverse birds that flutter through the skies, perch in the trees, and call out across the savannah. Adding bright bursts of colour, they are jewels of the skies. Birds signal so much to those […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/USLR-Birding-Paul-Zimmer-Guest-June-2025-2-Large-370x275.jpeg "Birding for Beginners: How to Start Noticing (and Loving) Birds of the Bush")
Birding for Beginners: How to Start Noticing (and Loving) Birds of the Bush
Most people don’t fully “get” birding until they come to the bush.But with each visit, you begin to tune in to the wildly diverse birds that flutter through the skies,[…]
![Emma is part of the Sun Destinations fabric. Her award-winning snapshots have been featured in publications around the world — and lucky for us, across the pages of our social media too. With an incredible eye for detail, Emma captures not only breathtaking wildlife moments but also beautifully curated lifestyle shots that reflect the essence […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PHOTO-2025-09-25-11-38-15-1-370x275.jpg "Through the Lens: Q&A with Pro Wildlife Photographer Emma Gatland")
Through the Lens: Q&A with Pro Wildlife Photographer Emma Gatland
Emma is part of the Sun Destinations fabric. Her award-winning snapshots have been featured in publications around the world — and lucky for us, across the pages of our social[…]
![Spring is, after all, the season of new beginnings and in the wild, this rings especially true. With the return of the rains, dry landscapes are transformed into vibrant, lush wonderlands. Nutrient-rich grasses and fresh foliage emerge, offering a buffet for herbivores, while waterholes refill — perfect for sightings like dagga boys and elephant herds […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PHOTO-2025-10-07-14-19-15-2-370x275.jpg "Spring Wildlife Highlights: Blossoms, Babies and Nature’s Comeback")
Spring Wildlife Highlights: Blossoms, Babies and Nature’s Comeback
Spring is, after all, the season of new beginnings and in the wild, this rings especially true. With the return of the rains, dry landscapes are transformed into vibrant, lush[…]
![There is a magic in Africa that seeps into your soul and changes you forever. You will always want to come back. Whether it is the golden sunsets, the vast open plains, the never-ending feeling of spaciousness, the wildness, the vibrant and warm people, the once-in-a-lifetime moments. Africa changes you forever and stays with you […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USLR-Wildlife-2020-10-370x275.jpg "Exploring the Iconic Private Reserves of the Greater Kruger")
Exploring the Iconic Private Reserves of the Greater Kruger
There is a magic in Africa that seeps into your soul and changes you forever. You will always want to come back. Whether it is the golden sunsets, the vast[…]