![Mankwe Tented Retreat sits on the outskirts of two prime game viewing destinations – the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Moremi juts into the water wonderland of the Delta, and is renowned for its phenomenal big cat sightings and prolific wildlife. If you combine a stay at Mankwe with an activity-based […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1c-safari-experience-370x275.jpg "Game Drives in Moremi : Wildlife Videos")
Game Drives in Moremi : Wildlife Videos
Mankwe Tented Retreat sits on the outskirts of two prime game viewing destinations – the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Moremi juts into the water wonderland[…]
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![Golden hour is a much anticipated event while on safari. Sunset is the colourful divide between the tranquillity of blissful safari days and mysterious antics that occur under the canopy of star spangled darkness. It’s the bridge that links day to night, and always provides the picture perfect setting to discuss the day’s events and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Baobab8-370x275.jpg "Selinda Spillway Baobab Sundowners at Motswiri Camp")
Selinda Spillway Baobab Sundowners at Motswiri Camp
Golden hour is a much anticipated event while on safari. Sunset is the colourful divide between the tranquillity of blissful safari days and mysterious antics that occur under the canopy[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat is centrally located in an accessible area for self-drivers, yet is surrounded by wild and untamed bushveld. The actual lodge sits among the evergreen mopane trees, which provide plenty of shade and a welcome recess from endless days of the harsh African sun. The 12 tented suites and main lodge area occupy […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1e-mankwe-boma-370x275.jpg "Mankwe’s Mopane Wonderland and Natural Surrounds")
Mankwe’s Mopane Wonderland and Natural Surrounds
Mankwe Tented Retreat is centrally located in an accessible area for self-drivers, yet is surrounded by wild and untamed bushveld. The actual lodge sits among the evergreen mopane trees, which[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat is the latest addition to the Sun Destinations portfolio of authentic lodges and camps across remote wilderness areas in the prime safari destinations of Kruger and Botswana. Mankwe forms part of our Trails of Botswana route, a route that shies away from mass tourism, letting guests experience the unusual, the untouched and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1-accommodation-mankwe-370x275.jpg "Original Safari Accommodation at Mankwe Tented Retreat")
Original Safari Accommodation at Mankwe Tented Retreat
Mankwe Tented Retreat is the latest addition to the Sun Destinations portfolio of authentic lodges and camps across remote wilderness areas in the prime safari destinations of Kruger and Botswana.[…]
![This week we see the arrival of a new lodge in Botswana, and the departure of the arid season. Greenery is sprouting and forcing its way through the bushveld, and there’s new life across all our reserves. Our team in the Klaserie have been upskilling themselves when it comes to creating safari cocktails, and our […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/WIPMankwe-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Arrivals and Departures")
Week in Pics : Arrivals and Departures
This week we see the arrival of a new lodge in Botswana, and the departure of the arid season. Greenery is sprouting and forcing its way through the bushveld, and[…]
![Melvill and Moon are safari outfitters providing classic yet contemporary safari gear for those wanting an authentic yet stylish safari experience. Bespoke furniture is constructed using simple designs with clean lines, exquisitely stitched heavy canvas adorns the finest wood and attention to detail is found in the finely crafted leather logos embroidered onto each item. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SundownersTrails13-370x275.jpg "Romantic Safari Sundowners with Melvill and Moon")
Romantic Safari Sundowners with Melvill and Moon
Melvill and Moon are safari outfitters providing classic yet contemporary safari gear for those wanting an authentic yet stylish safari experience. Bespoke furniture is constructed using simple designs with clean[…]
![Ezulwini Game Lodges in the Balule Nature Reserve are undergoing a number of changes at their luxury lodges, and owner Laurence sent us an update about current development underway at this “Place of Paradise”. It’s imperative that a lodge constantly reviews all facets of the business, from the day-to-day running of things, to the decor, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPEZChavaluthu-370x275.jpg "Changes and Updates Happening at Ezulwini Game Lodges")
Changes and Updates Happening at Ezulwini Game Lodges
Ezulwini Game Lodges in the Balule Nature Reserve are undergoing a number of changes at their luxury lodges, and owner Laurence sent us an update about current development underway at[…]
![You’ve spent most of the day on foot, lumbering across rocky terrain and you don’t have the modified foot pads that elephants possess. Your feet are probably tired, your achilles tendon might be sore, and your body may be slightly frazzled from the African weather conditions. Our mobile walking safari is adventurous. Designed to bring […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AOFTrailsCampfireRiver-370x275.jpg "Camp Life at Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails")
Camp Life at Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails
You’ve spent most of the day on foot, lumbering across rocky terrain and you don’t have the modified foot pads that elephants possess. Your feet are probably tired, your achilles[…]
![We’ve discovered that the best way to kick the Monday blues is to start the week off with an influx of wildlife images from our camps and lodges. Call it Monday motivation or Monday distraction, either way you’ll find yourself pouring over our photographer’s abstract take on the wild and the simple, clean images that tell […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/WIPAntelopeChacma-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : The Spoils of the African Bushveld")
Week in Pics : The Spoils of the African Bushveld
We’ve discovered that the best way to kick the Monday blues is to start the week off with an influx of wildlife images from our camps and lodges. Call it[…]
![I packed the multi-coloured Mini-Mal surfboard back into its overused cover and hung my wetsuit up to dry. Literally, not figuratively. I clumsily trotted towards the khaki section of my wardrobe to dust off my veldskoen and grabbed a handful of neutral colour bush clothes. My surf brands were tossed aside in favour of my […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AOFLuan-370x275.jpg "Coastal Chick Experiences Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails")
Coastal Chick Experiences Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails
I packed the multi-coloured Mini-Mal surfboard back into its overused cover and hung my wetsuit up to dry. Literally, not figuratively. I clumsily trotted towards the khaki section of my[…]