![Sightings this week in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve proved to be an interesting mix of big cats, crocodiles and babies. It’s not often we get to capture a crocodile on camera. But here we have this incredible Nile crocodile basking in the sun in all its splendour. Being ectothermic (they rely on the environment’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPM12-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Big Cats, Crocodiles and Babies")
Week in Pictures: Big Cats, Crocodiles and Babies
Sightings this week in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve proved to be an interesting mix of big cats, crocodiles and babies. It’s not often we get to capture a crocodile[…]
![Well haven’t we been lucky lately? Only last night our guests at nThambo Tree Camp saw a leopard mother and her very small cub calmly walking through the area. In addition, this beautiful female leopard was spotted on our traverse recently looking completely relaxed and at ease with our presence. A privately owned property in the Klaserie was opened up exclusively […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/leopard-cecilia-370x275.jpg "Looking for Leopard Cubs… Big Cat Babies in the Klaserie")
Looking for Leopard Cubs… Big Cat Babies in the Klaserie
Well haven’t we been lucky lately? Only last night our guests at nThambo Tree Camp saw a leopard mother and her very small cub calmly walking through the area. In addition, this beautiful female leopard was[…]
![Our foreign friends like to refer to a braai as a barbecue. Techinically speaking, both verbs have the same literal definition. According to both Wikipedia and the Concise Oxford English dictionary, a braai is “to grill or roast (meat) over open coals”. But for a true South African, a braai is more than a mere […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Braai3-370x275.jpg "How to Braai like a South African: Part 1 – Fire Preparation")
How to Braai like a South African: Part 1 – Fire Preparation
Our foreign friends like to refer to a braai as a barbecue. Techinically speaking, both verbs have the same literal definition. According to both Wikipedia and the Concise Oxford English[…]
![The thing about Marakapula Reserve is that it pretty much has it all. On the doorstep of the Kruger National Park with exclusive guided tours or self-drive adventures on the menu; a luxury lodge with private riverfront views and creature comforts you can’t live without; and its own Big 5 property that is home to all sorts of wonderful members of the wild! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/waterbuck-baby-marakapula-370x275.jpg "From Lizards to Lions and Everything in Between")
From Lizards to Lions and Everything in Between
The thing about Marakapula Reserve is that it pretty much has it all. On the doorstep of the Kruger National Park with exclusive guided tours or self-drive adventures on the menu; a luxury lodge with private[…]
![Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable elephant sighting the other day when their morning walk turned into one very close encounter with Africa’s largest land mammal. A herd of elephants was spotted about 300m away, and under ranger Greg’s expert leadership, they managed to sit down and enjoy watching the elephants drink and play at the waterhole…getting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/elephant-aof6-370x275.jpg "Up close and personal at Africa on Foot")
Up close and personal at Africa on Foot
Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable elephant sighting the other day when their morning walk turned into one very close encounter with Africa’s largest land mammal. A herd of elephants was spotted[…]
![Wild dogs are possibly the most entertaining animals to watch… when you are lucky enough to spot them on game drive! Firstly, they are incredible predators, they have beautifully patterned pelts, they are never alone, and they are always interacting with each other in a playful and noisy fashion. Lions, on the other hand, enjoy the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wilddogs-savuti-11-700x260-370x275.jpg "Wild Dogs Hunt And Drink At The Savuti Channel")
Wild Dogs Hunt And Drink At The Savuti Channel
Wild dogs are possibly the most entertaining animals to watch… when you are lucky enough to spot them on game drive! Firstly, they are incredible predators, they have beautifully patterned[…]
![The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures who spend their daytime hours resting to conserve their much needed energy for kills; which is why Maxabeni sightings happen mainly in the dead of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPLeopard2-700x260-370x275.jpg "Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard")
Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard
The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures[…]
![This week appeared to be dominated by predator and big five sightings, in both the Kruger and Botswana. This week presented us with a showdown between a baboon and a leopard at Camp Linyanti. Needless to say, the leopard won the battle and took home his prize. This young male showed no signs of backing […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPLIONESS3-700x260-370x275.jpg "Week In Pictures: Leopard Kill In Botswana And Big Five Kruger Sightings")
Week In Pictures: Leopard Kill In Botswana And Big Five Kruger Sightings
This week appeared to be dominated by predator and big five sightings, in both the Kruger and Botswana. This week presented us with a showdown between a baboon and a[…]
![From the high, thatched ceilings, to the wide open glass doors and windows, and vibrantly coloured décor, Makubu Lodge invites the outside beauty right indoors. With the wooden and stone integration, fireplaces, riverside balconies, and poolside loungers, once can’t ignore the sense of luxury of this Kruger-based lodge. Located only 20 mins from the National […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/exterior-makubu-700x260-370x275.jpg "In Photos: A Virtual Tour Of Marakapula’s Makubu Lodge")
In Photos: A Virtual Tour Of Marakapula’s Makubu Lodge
Makubu Lodge pool area. Image by Em Gatland From the high, thatched ceilings, to the wide open glass doors and windows, and vibrantly coloured décor, Makubu Lodge invites the outside[…]
![In December 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 March as World Wildlife Day. The relevant organisations within the UN system facilitated the implementation of World Wildlife Day in recognition of the fact that wildlife plays an integral part of our daily living. This year we celebrate wildlife, but also […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SDWildlifeVervetMonkey-370x275.jpg "How To Support World Wildlife Day")
How To Support World Wildlife Day
In December 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 March as World Wildlife Day. The relevant organisations within the UN system facilitated the implementation of[…]