![In one corner we have virile and agile youngster Nweti, filled with bravado. In the other corner we have the wise gentleman, Inyathini, filled with experience and stamina. These two testosterone fuelled leopards have declared war, and there’s a prickly tensioned filled atmosphere when we’re in the company of these two contestants. We use the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UmkumbeLeopard2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Male Leopards Declare War. It Gets Rowdy.")
Umkumbe Male Leopards Declare War. It Gets Rowdy.
In one corner we have virile and agile youngster Nweti, filled with bravado. In the other corner we have the wise gentleman, Inyathini, filled with experience and stamina. These two[…]
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![There’s a promise of rain hiding beneath the claps of thunder and bolts of lighting assaulting our senses. We’ve waited patiently for sheets of rain to drown our landscape and replenish our arid soils. The intermittent rains have brought a burst of colour and lush greenery to the wild, but we needed more. After threatening […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WIPXmasThunderclouds-370x275.jpg "The Week in (Festive) Pictures : Predators Still Sleigh in the Storm")
The Week in (Festive) Pictures : Predators Still Sleigh in the Storm
There’s a promise of rain hiding beneath the claps of thunder and bolts of lighting assaulting our senses. We’ve waited patiently for sheets of rain to drown our landscape and[…]
![The Selinda Spillway, linking the Okavango Delta in the west to the Linyanti Swamps in the east, is one of the last remaining true African wildernesses. We can think of hundreds of reasons to visit this wonderfully wild corner of Botswana, but here are six that might tickle your fancy. Wild country Motswiri Camp operates […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MotswiriOkavangoDelta2-370x275.jpg "6 Reasons to Visit Motswiri Camp on the Selinda Spillway")
6 Reasons to Visit Motswiri Camp on the Selinda Spillway
The Selinda Spillway, linking the Okavango Delta in the west to the Linyanti Swamps in the east, is one of the last remaining true African wildernesses. We can think of[…]
![Chacma Bush Camp is a magical destination. It’s the birthplace of many a smitten couple. We’re not sure if that exquisite koppie behind the camp boasts special powers, but we know of a few loved up couples that have strengthened their bond while staying at Chacma. This intimate bush camp has been shot by Cupid’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HoneymoonChacma-370x275.jpg "How We Celebrate Your Romantic Safari at Chacma Bush Camp")
How We Celebrate Your Romantic Safari at Chacma Bush Camp
Chacma Bush Camp is a magical destination. It’s the birthplace of many a smitten couple. We’re not sure if that exquisite koppie behind the camp boasts special powers, but we[…]
![This week we owe you a bounty of wildlife images, given that we missed last week’s “Week in Pictures” . The usual flurry of activity continues in the Greater Kruger, with the new season bringing with it plenty of promise. The cubs and calves recently born into the reserves seem to be thriving, and we’ve […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WIPChacmaLions-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : “All Things Bright and Beautiful”")
The Week in Pictures : “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
This week we owe you a bounty of wildlife images, given that we missed last week’s “Week in Pictures” . The usual flurry of activity continues in the Greater Kruger,[…]
![Karen Blixen can eat her heart out. When it comes to style, elegance and unapologetic luxury in the heart of the bush, Walkers Bush Villa is without rival. If you’ve had a taxing year and feel like you deserve to treat yourself and your nearest to a relaxing, fully catered experience at a private game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WalkersBushVillaViews-370x275.jpg "Do the Wild in Style at Walkers Bush Villa")
Do the Wild in Style at Walkers Bush Villa
Karen Blixen can eat her heart out. When it comes to style, elegance and unapologetic luxury in the heart of the bush, Walkers Bush Villa is without rival. If you’ve[…]
![Over the past couple of weeks, the team at Chacma Bush Camp have enjoyed abundant sightings of a resident pack of wild dogs. Wild dogs cover a wide home range and they’re notoriously nomadic, but this pack seems to be quite local and have provided consistent sightings since May this year. The “textbook” sedentary denning period for […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WildDogChacma1-370x275.jpg "Photographic Portfolio Showcasing Chacma’s African Wild Dogs")
Photographic Portfolio Showcasing Chacma’s African Wild Dogs
Over the past couple of weeks, the team at Chacma Bush Camp have enjoyed abundant sightings of a resident pack of wild dogs. Wild dogs cover a wide home range and they’re[…]
![Gin and tonics while on safari go together like a horse and carriage. The age-old drink, initially distilled from juniper berries, is synonymous with safari sundowners. But why? An old wives tale leads us to believe that the quinine in the tonic water repels mosquitoes. Truth be told, you’d actually need vast quantities of quinine to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/nthamboginJaco-370x275.jpg "Make it a Double. Gin Tasting While on Safari in the Kruger.")
Make it a Double. Gin Tasting While on Safari in the Kruger.
Gin and tonics while on safari go together like a horse and carriage. The age-old drink, initially distilled from juniper berries, is synonymous with safari sundowners. But why? An old wives[…]
![The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a country renown for its raw and remarkable beauty. For us, it was unchartered territory and an opportunity to go gorilla trekking in the verdant montane […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UgandaCraters-370x275.jpg "Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa")
Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a[…]
![A walking safari in the wilds of the Greater Kruger is as exhilarating as it is meditative. Here are five reasons to sign up for a Kruger walking safari, pronto. 1) On foot encounters Seeing elephant, lion, rhino or buffalo from the safety of a game viewer is one thing; encountering any member of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WildernessSunset-370x275.jpg "5 Reasons to go on a Kruger Walking Safari")
5 Reasons to go on a Kruger Walking Safari
A walking safari in the wilds of the Greater Kruger is as exhilarating as it is meditative. Here are five reasons to sign up for a Kruger walking safari, pronto.[…]