![Life in the wild is dependant on water. Without water, the bush becomes a barren, dry land. Water sustains all life. So much of the wilderness is intricately interconnected. The cycles of life move with the seasons. Before clocks, cellphones and calendars told us the time, day and month, the bushmen and indigenous people would […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USLR-Birding-Paul-Zimmer-Guest-June-2025-3-Large-370x275.jpeg "Water in the Wild: The Myths of Rain and Ritual in African Folklore")
Water in the Wild: The Myths of Rain and Ritual in African Folklore
Life in the wild is dependant on water. Without water, the bush becomes a barren, dry land. Water sustains all life. So much of the wilderness is intricately interconnected. The[…]
![Every season holds its own special magic in the African bushveld, September sees the arrival of Spring – the season of change, rebirth and renewal in the wild. While the parched bushveld still wears its dusty golden browns, the land waits with a bated breath for the first drops of rains to arrive. The first […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PHOTO-2025-09-01-10-47-10-scaled-370x275.jpg "Spring in the Wild: Safari Seasonal Shifts in the African Bush")
![Nature has been putting on a dramatic and spectacular show in the African bushveld this dry season. As water sources dwindle and the bush thins out, there have been near-daily big cat sightings, bustling waterhole activity to heightened dramatic scenes of predator-prey stand offs. The last few months have been wildly spectacular both on the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_2403-Large-370x275.jpeg "Wildlife Highlights: The Drama of Dry Season in The African Bushveld")
![The rosettes of a leopard, the painted markings of a wild dog, the tawny coat of a lion, and the dazzling stripes of a zebra, each pattern tells a remarkable story of survival, disguise and camouflage in the wild. In the African bush, camouflage isn’t reserved for predator or prey. It’s the story of adaptation, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AOF-Predator-Kevin-MacLaughlin-2022-3-Large-370x275.jpeg "Masters of Disguise: The Art of Camouflage and Natural Adaptation in the Wild")
![This month we are celebrating remarkable women in wildlife. Meet Lozanne, our passionate head guide and manager of Africa on Foot. Nestled in the heart of the untamed Klaserie, Africa on Foot specialises in immersive walking safaris. A major drawcard not only for adventurous guests but also for guides like Lozanne who thrive on the rare […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-06-05-49-42-2-370x275.jpg "Your Guide To The Wild: Meet Lozanne From Africa on Foot")
![In honour of Women’s Day in South Africa, we are celebrating the trailblazing women who have made radical contributions to the world of conservation. These remarkable role models have and are shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and wild future for generations to come. We honour their legacies and the powerful impact they’ve had on how we […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_7067-370x275.jpg "Radical Women That Have Shaped The World of Conservation")
![Get intimate with the wild at Chacma Bush Camp With the recent stylish and thoughtful upgrades around camp, Chacma Bush Camp is more charming than ever. Located in the heart of the diverse and rugged terrain of the Maseke Balule Nature Reserve, this 8000 hectare reserve dotted with rocky outcrops and undulating hills offering expansive […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Z05_6360-370x275.jpg "Chacma Bush Camp Stylishly Reimagined: The Ultimate Boutique Safari Escape")
![Dry season has been full of non-stop predator-prey action. Predators take their natural advantage of the thinning bush and transformed landscapes that the golden season brings. Not limited to land or the skies, birds of prey are some of the most fascinating and skilled hunters. With exceptional vision, lightning-fast speed, lethal precision, and razor-sharp talons, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dummy-6-370x275.jpeg "Predators of the Skies: Birds of Prey in Action")
![Guiding is an art form. A dance between awareness, knowledge, and intuition. It is about noticing the subtlest of movements through the dense bush: the black tip of a tail swooshing past, a glimmer of colour, a shape out of place. It is about reading the landscapes, from the spoor in the sand to listening […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EmmaGatland10608-Large-370x275.jpeg "Expert Guides to the Wild: Chacma Bush Camp")
![Guest Paul Zimmer shares his wonderful and insightful journey experiencing the wonders of Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside. Nothing brings us greater joy than experiencing a safari through the eyes (or lens, really) of a guest- except for maybe going on safari ourselves! Please note that all the images in this post have been taken by […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USLR-Wildlife-Paul-Zimmer-Guest-June-2025-19-Large-370x275.jpeg "Through the lens of a guest: Paul Zimmer experiences Umkumbe Safari Lodge")