![Last week Monday was Heritage Day, which means we skipped the Week in Pictures in favour of celebrating our heritage. As a result, we owe you a bumper edition of updates and images. Highlights from the week include : cheetah sightings, lion cub sightings, and new developments in lion pride dynamics. The theme this week […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WIPBuffaloWalkers-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Cubs, Cats and Carnivores")
The Week in Pictures : Cubs, Cats and Carnivores
Last week Monday was Heritage Day, which means we skipped the Week in Pictures in favour of celebrating our heritage. As a result, we owe you a bumper edition of[…]
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![What is Virtual Reality (VR), and why have Sun Destinations climbed aboard the VR train? Virtual Reality tours provide an all encompassing sensory experience that allows the viewer to fully immerse themselves in an environment. We’re talking 360 degree views of a lodge, hotel, action sports, and their surrounds. The stills and videos transport the viewer to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/VirtualToursTinyWorld2-370x275.jpg "Immerse Yourself in Africa’s Hidden Secrets with Our Virtual Reality Tours")
Immerse Yourself in Africa’s Hidden Secrets with Our Virtual Reality Tours
What is Virtual Reality (VR), and why have Sun Destinations climbed aboard the VR train? Virtual Reality tours provide an all encompassing sensory experience that allows the viewer to fully[…]
![September 24th is Heritage Day in South Africa. A day to celebrate our rich and cultural heritage, and to revel in the diversity of our nation. It’s a day where we showcase our traditions, marvel at our colourful background, appreciate our variety of languages and take pride in our heritage. Heritage Day means something different for everyone […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HeritageAOFBeers-370x275.jpg "#TheSafariLifestyle : Images from Our Heritage Day Celebrations")
#TheSafariLifestyle : Images from Our Heritage Day Celebrations
September 24th is Heritage Day in South Africa. A day to celebrate our rich and cultural heritage, and to revel in the diversity of our nation. It’s a day where we[…]
![Claps of thunder, bolts of lightning and torrential downpours are the hallmark characteristics of summer in Kruger. We roller coast through the arid season, straight towards the carpets lush vegetation of summer, and occasionally we bypass spring. The change of season in Kruger is often an unpredictable time of year, and we’re certainly feeling the effects of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Tatowa3-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Change of Season in Kruger")
Week in Pictures : Change of Season in Kruger
Claps of thunder, bolts of lightning and torrential downpours are the hallmark characteristics of summer in Kruger. We roller coast through the arid season, straight towards the carpets lush vegetation of summer, and[…]
![…Doesn’t Stay on Tour. Not when I’m around. Not when I have a keyboard, a bunch of adjectives, videos, photographs, and first-hand accounts from resident photographer and undercover spy, Em Gatland. She’s not quite part of the KGB and certainly doesn’t have ties with the Mafia family, but she has shared a few secrets from the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WildernessTrails5-370x275.jpg "Local Celebs Tackle the Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails : What goes on Tour…")
Local Celebs Tackle the Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails : What goes on Tour…
…Doesn’t Stay on Tour. Not when I’m around. Not when I have a keyboard, a bunch of adjectives, videos, photographs, and first-hand accounts from resident photographer and undercover spy, Em[…]
![The coalition of cheetah recently relocated into Roam Private Game Reserve’s traverse, appear to be thriving in their new environment. The cheetah were relocated to the arid Great Karoo region as part of a conservation project that ultimately seeks to increase the population numbers of cheetah in the wild, and the Karoo forms part of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/RoamCheetahExperience-370x275.jpg "Spending Time with the Cheetah of Roam Private Game Reserve")
Spending Time with the Cheetah of Roam Private Game Reserve
The coalition of cheetah recently relocated into Roam Private Game Reserve’s traverse, appear to be thriving in their new environment. The cheetah were relocated to the arid Great Karoo region as[…]
![Lion cubs are fragile, bumbling cats with a high mortality rate in the wild. They’re born completely helpless and require protection and guidance from their mother until they’re old enough to leave their den site, which generally happens at 3 months old. This is when they’re ready to be introduced to their powerful birth pride. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/KudyelaCubs1-370x275.jpg "10 Lion Cubs Spotted While on Game Drive with Ezulwini")
10 Lion Cubs Spotted While on Game Drive with Ezulwini
Lion cubs are fragile, bumbling cats with a high mortality rate in the wild. They’re born completely helpless and require protection and guidance from their mother until they’re old enough[…]
![When it comes to siesta time, leopards tend to seek out elevated areas providing sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. This height advantage means they are in the ideal position to eagerly scan the ‘veld for potential prey; and it keeps them out of harm’s way. A leopard generally relaxes at the top of a termite mound, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nThamboLeopardBuffelDam-370x275.jpg "Klaserie Leopard Relaxes on the Wooden Deck of Buffel Dam Treehouse")
Klaserie Leopard Relaxes on the Wooden Deck of Buffel Dam Treehouse
When it comes to siesta time, leopards tend to seek out elevated areas providing sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. This height advantage means they are in the ideal position to eagerly[…]
![We owe you a storm of images and plenty of updates from our camps. The ‘veld is brimming with activity and the bushveld abounds with mystery. The thickets have plenty of stories to tell, and our favourite is the stories that bring promise of new life into the unforgiving landscape. When we browse through the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ezulwini-Leopard-Cubs-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : The Youth of Today")
The Week in Pictures : The Youth of Today
We owe you a storm of images and plenty of updates from our camps. The ‘veld is brimming with activity and the bushveld abounds with mystery. The thickets have plenty[…]
![This is the last showcase of images forming part of our trio of themed “Week in Pictures”. This week we’ve decided to neglect the animal focused posts and pay homage to part of the safari experience that is always a much celebrated and anticipated event. We’re referring to golden hour. Sunset is the time of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WIPAOFSunsets2-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Orange You Glad We Love Sunsets?")
The Week in Pictures : Orange You Glad We Love Sunsets?
This is the last showcase of images forming part of our trio of themed “Week in Pictures”. This week we’ve decided to neglect the animal focused posts and pay homage[…]