![A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype and were looking for territory to claim. They entered at the right time. The pride dynamics in this section of the Klaserie were complicated, and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lionclubsKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype[…]
![Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history and bloodline. These lions are no stranger to the nThambo and Africa on Foot traverse, and provide fairly consistent sightings. Warick’s update is below. Let […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vuyela-lion-Klaserie-370x275.jpg "nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie")
nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie
Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history[…]
![Over the past year, our frequency of blog posts took a nosedive. But now we’re back, and we owe everyone a bulk load of updates from the camps and destinations within our coveted portfolio. In addition to picking up where we left off with blogging, we’ve updated our blog with a fresh look. To kick […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/VuyelaLions-370x275.jpg "#DirectorsChair: Vuyela Male Lions")
#DirectorsChair: Vuyela Male Lions
Over the past year, our frequency of blog posts took a nosedive. But now we’re back, and we owe everyone a bulk load of updates from the camps and destinations[…]
![Now is the perfect time for South Africans and SADC residents to take advantage of the myriad of safari specials on offer from Sun Destinations. Just because we’ve lowered our rate for locals, doesn’t mean we’ve lowered our standards! We still offer stellar hospitality, a range of amenities, world-class guiding, and immersive safari activities. It’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/UmkumbeLodge-370x275.jpg "Southern Africa & Kruger Safari Specials for Locals from R2500")
Southern Africa & Kruger Safari Specials for Locals from R2500
Now is the perfect time for South Africans and SADC residents to take advantage of the myriad of safari specials on offer from Sun Destinations. Just because we’ve lowered our[…]
![It’s the start of Sun Destinations #AfricaTravelTuesdays and we’re excited to launch our very first guest feature in the form of a visual safari blog, provided by UK photographer Meg Donati. In today’s blog, Meg talks about the nThambo Tree Camp guest experience, covering each and every aspect of her stay last year, from her […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/nthamboblog10-370x275.jpg "#AfricaTravel | Meg Donati Tells All In Her Safari Blog")
#AfricaTravel | Meg Donati Tells All In Her Safari Blog
It’s the start of Sun Destinations #AfricaTravelTuesdays and we’re excited to launch our very first guest feature in the form of a visual safari blog, provided by UK photographer Meg[…]
![The bustling hubs of city centres are in a comatose state. Industry has come to a stand still and human beings have retreated into their enclaves to comply with government lockdown rules. Across the world, one thing has become evident : Human beings are battling, but nature is recovering. The natural world is a choir […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WIPChacmaImpala-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Wide Open Spaces")
The Week in Pictures : Wide Open Spaces
The bustling hubs of city centres are in a comatose state. Industry has come to a stand still and human beings have retreated into their enclaves to comply with government[…]
![Governments around the world are imposing stringent measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The travel industry is facing many challenges when it comes to this global pandemic. Communities are thwarting large events, and choosing to self-isolate to prevent further escalation of this worldwide pandemic. Today it’s our job to provide fodder for your […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WIPnThamboElephantsSunsets-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Images to Ogle Over During Isolation")
The Week in Pictures : Images to Ogle Over During Isolation
Governments around the world are imposing stringent measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The travel industry is facing many challenges when it comes to this global pandemic. Communities[…]
![This week we’re celebrating Women’s Day by showcasing our female photographers’ images of the wild. The bushveld is rife with powerful females paving the way for the younger generations. Elephants are raised in matrilineal herds comprising all related females born into leadership positions, lionesses are protective over their pride yet they are powerful and ruthless […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WIPShirellWalkers-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Girl Power. In Celebration of Women’s Day.")
The Week in Pictures : Girl Power. In Celebration of Women’s Day.
This week we’re celebrating Women’s Day by showcasing our female photographers’ images of the wild. The bushveld is rife with powerful females paving the way for the younger generations. Elephants[…]
![The Jellicles prance and dance around on stage, putting on quite a performance for their audience. CATS is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and has been going strong since its first show in May 1981. In the Kruger we have a live CATS performance most nights – whether it’s hearing them advertising […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/WIPWalkersLeopardsCubs-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : (Kruger) CATS, A Live Broadway Musical")
The Week in Pictures : (Kruger) CATS, A Live Broadway Musical
The Jellicles prance and dance around on stage, putting on quite a performance for their audience. CATS is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and has been going[…]
![When we head out on game drive during the summer season, it’s similar to stepping straight inside an emerald gemstone. The various shades and hues of green provide such a spectacular backdrop for our photographers. So much is happening at our Kruger camps and we’ve enjoyed an array of reports of unique sightings across the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/WIPpyhton-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Summer Backdrops and Crimson Kills")
The Week in Pictures : Summer Backdrops and Crimson Kills
When we head out on game drive during the summer season, it’s similar to stepping straight inside an emerald gemstone. The various shades and hues of green provide such a[…]