![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")
Predators of the Skies: Birds of Prey in Action
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[…]
![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")
![Unpacking the fascinating hunting styles of Africa’s predators reveals more than survival. It tells the raw, unfiltered truth about life in the wild. In the bush, especially in dry season, predator-prey action takes centre stage. What may appear to be chaos to come is, in fact, a complex dance of instinct and adaptation. Each predator […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-22-Large-370x275.jpeg "Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild")
![Dry season in the African bushveld is known for delivering spectacular sightings and this season has been full of epic, action-packed encounters. From big cats to birds of prey, the predator-prey action has been off the charts. Here are the latest wildlife highlights and sightings from our collection of camps in the Greater Kruger and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PHOTO-2025-06-24-16-50-31-370x275.jpg "Latest Wildlife Sightings: Dry Season Delivering Epic Encounters")
![Guiding is an art and our guides are phenomenal so we are diving deep and sharing more about the unique individuals that make your safari experience an unforgettable one. Tracking animals through the fresh spoor markings on the ground in the early morning light, explaining behaviours and patterns, leaving you in awe and wonder of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PHOTO-2025-06-18-10-34-17-370x275.jpg "Your Safari Guide to the Wild: Meet Ingrid from nThambo Tree Camp")
![From dawn until dusk, every moment of the day on a safari feels like a sacred ritual that pulls us into the present moment. Waking up to a gentle tap at the door, before even the dawn chorus of birdsong has begun, wrapping up in layers for a crisp dawn game drive with a quick […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_3345-Large-370x275.jpeg "Safari Rituals: Dawn to Dusk Adventuring and Everything In Between")
![“The bush is that of a treasure hunt – sometimes you find things, and other times you don’t. And when you don’t, your knowledge is key and your most powerful tool in how to find the things all of our guests desire to see. Although the big “things” are amazing, it’s the smaller things we […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PHOTO-2025-04-02-09-45-06-370x275.jpg "The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries")
![In the vast tapestry of our natural world, motherhood manifests in many forms. Each is uniquely adapted to ensure the continuation of life. As we honour mothers in Southern Hemisphere today, we shine a light on the remarkable female leaders of the animal kingdom, those whose diverse approaches to nurturing the next generation inspires both […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Em-Gatland-38-370x275.jpg "Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom")
![Botswana doesn’t follow the seasons the way most places do, it moves to its own rhythm, governed by water and wildlife. Whether you’re drawn to abundantly green and luscious landscapes of summer, the golden hues of autumn, or clear skies of the dry season as the quiet miracle of the flood’s arrival trickles into the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Botswana-Wildlife-2014-3-Large-370x275.jpeg "Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit")