![We promised you a lion update of what was happening in and around the nThambo and Africa on Foot territory. It appears that this trilogy of lions we spoke about in a previous blog post are here to stay. Mike and Fiona, our repeat guests at nThambo, captured unbelievable photos of these three big beasts. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TrilogyKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Rare Photos of the Lion Trilogy Posing a Threat to the Ross Males")
Rare Photos of the Lion Trilogy Posing a Threat to the Ross Males
We promised you a lion update of what was happening in and around the nThambo and Africa on Foot territory. It appears that this trilogy of lions we spoke about[…]
![Mike and Fiona are repeat guests at nThambo Tree Camp. They decided to give us a run down of what to expect on safari. Going on safari is not only about tracking wildlife, it’s about the entire experience from making friends to sitting around the campfire and learning about Africa from khaki-clad rangers. “Well I’ve […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Featured-370x275.jpg "Mike and Fiona: A Run Down of What to Expect on Safari")
Mike and Fiona: A Run Down of What to Expect on Safari
Mike and Fiona are repeat guests at nThambo Tree Camp. They decided to give us a run down of what to expect on safari. Going on safari is not only[…]
![Mike and Fiona left Umkumbe Safari Lodge and headed for nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Here is their account of life at the nThambo Tree Camp. “Well here we are back at nThambo Tree Camp, it seems like only yesterday we were last here! We have been here 2 days already, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elephantnThambo-370x275.jpg "Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Enjoy Lion Sightings at nThambo Tree Camp")
Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Enjoy Lion Sightings at nThambo Tree Camp
Mike and Fiona left Umkumbe Safari Lodge and headed for nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Here is their account of life at the nThambo Tree Camp.[…]
![Mike and Fiona Clark are repeat guests of ours that return annually to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. This year, they broke the routine a bit and decided to stay at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in conjunction with their stay in the Klaserie. We encouraged them to explore the Sabi Sand Private Nature Reserve. Here’s what […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/umkumbeleopards-370x275.jpg "Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Arrive at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Arrive at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Mike and Fiona Clark are repeat guests of ours that return annually to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. This year, they broke the routine a bit and decided to stay[…]
![When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing – and it wasn’t ice in my drink. While watching the pride relaxing in the thicket it became clear what was missing – the two dominant leaders, The Good and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TheGoodRossPrideKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial")
Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial
When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing – and it wasn’t ice[…]
![When Dave Jackson spent time at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in January this year, in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, he was lucky enough to video the famous southern pride of lions. The mega-pride has grown in size and is currently 28 members strong. Four of the females gave birth to 12 new cubs and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/UmkumbeSouthernPride-370x275.jpg "Video of the Southern Pride of Lions in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve")
Video of the Southern Pride of Lions in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
When Dave Jackson spent time at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in January this year, in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, he was lucky enough to video the famous southern pride[…]
![A pregnant lioness is seen striving against the harsh semi-arid desert conditions trying to find a potential den site for her unborn cubs. She eventually finds a safe haven in a thicket of vegetation just 4 km outside of the Haina Kalahari Lodge. A few weeks later, she gives birth to 4 lion cubs. Needless […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/KalahariLionCub-370x275.jpg "New Lion Cubs Born in the Kalahari")
New Lion Cubs Born in the Kalahari
A pregnant lioness is seen striving against the harsh semi-arid desert conditions trying to find a potential den site for her unborn cubs. She eventually finds a safe haven in[…]
![Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and personal with this beautiful creature. Dave Jackson captured this hair-raising situation with a puff adder in the Kruger on video. No injuries were sustained during […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PuffAdder-370x275.png "Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger")
Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger
Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and[…]
![I never drink whisky and when I do, it’s normally mixed with coke. I never hang out with lions and when I do, I don’t normally drink whisky. Especially not Glen Grant single malt Scotch whisky. Ok, let me back track a bit and briefly tell you how we ended up drinking whisky with lions […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/whisky7-370x275.png "Drinking Glen Grant Whisky with Lions in Africa")
Drinking Glen Grant Whisky with Lions in Africa
I never drink whisky and when I do, it’s normally mixed with coke. I never hang out with lions and when I do, I don’t normally drink whisky. Especially not[…]
![Have you ever heard a hyena laughing? If not, then you need to watch this video. I have played this clip over and over; and I giggle every time. I have never heard hyena cackle like this while attempting to steal prey. At night you will hear hyenas making that familiar whooping sound; but to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hyenaDogs-370x275.png "Have you Ever Heard a Hyena Laughing?")
Have you Ever Heard a Hyena Laughing?
Have you ever heard a hyena laughing? If not, then you need to watch this video. I have played this clip over and over; and I giggle every time. I[…]