![Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch the sun slip behind the horizon with an icy drink in hand. Whether it’s a gin and tonic, a cold beer, or something with a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chacmasundown-Large-370x275.jpeg "Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget")
Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget
Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch[…]
![Conservation from your couch might sound like a contradiction; we’re not suggesting saving energy by becoming a couch potato, but rather practicing small everyday acts that create waves of positive change for our planet. Watch the tiny but mighty dung beetle slowly gather dung and clean up after larger herbivores. An elephant can produce a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Em-Gatland-112-Large-370x275.jpeg "Conservation from your Couch: How to Make a Difference Everyday")
Conservation from your Couch: How to Make a Difference Everyday
Conservation from your couch might sound like a contradiction; we’re not suggesting saving energy by becoming a couch potato, but rather practicing small everyday acts that create waves of positive[…]
![There is never a dull moment in the wild African bush; it’s only a question of whether you’re lucky enough to encounter it or quick enough to capture it. You never know what extraordinary moments each day on safari entails, which wildlife you’ll see, or what spectacular, hair-raising adventures lie ahead. To tantalise your safari tastebuds, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/January-2024-Sightings-1-370x275.jpeg "Wild Encounters: Our Most Spectacular Safari Moments")
Wild Encounters: Our Most Spectacular Safari Moments
There is never a dull moment in the wild African bush; it’s only a question of whether you’re lucky enough to encounter it or quick enough to capture it. You never[…]
![There are sightings…and there are SIGHTINGS. We cherish every moment in the bushveld, celebrating each small creature from the dwarf mongoose to prolific herds of impala and even the ever-common southern yellow-billed hornbill. But sometimes, a sighting comes along that’s REALLY worth writing home about. Today, we pay homage to the recent sightings from camps […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AfricaOnFootHyenas-370x275.jpg "Wildlife Sightings: Rarest of the Rare")
Wildlife Sightings: Rarest of the Rare
There are sightings…and there are SIGHTINGS. We cherish every moment in the bushveld, celebrating each small creature from the dwarf mongoose to prolific herds of impala and even the ever-common[…]
![Love is in the air, and we’re fully embracing the spirit of Valentine’s Day for the whole of February. Our team recently connected with some couples who not only had a romantic safari experience but also took the plunge into engagement. Keegan and Dominique, a delightful couple deeply in love, enthusiastically shared their unique story […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PHOTO-2024-02-13-12-17-52-4-370x275.jpg "The Safari Proposal: Feat. Keegan and Dominique")
The Safari Proposal: Feat. Keegan and Dominique
Love is in the air, and we’re fully embracing the spirit of Valentine’s Day for the whole of February. Our team recently connected with some couples who not only had[…]
![The word safari is synonymous with the Big 5, intrepid adventures and breathtaking golden sunsets melting behind horizons of endless savanna landscapes. A safari in Africa provides an opportunity for visitors to experience wildlife roaming free in their natural habitat, while indulging in iconic activities that you just don’t experience anywhere else in the world. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AOF-0095-370x275.jpg "We Answer Your Kruger Safari FAQs")
We Answer Your Kruger Safari FAQs
The word safari is synonymous with the Big 5, intrepid adventures and breathtaking golden sunsets melting behind horizons of endless savanna landscapes. A safari in Africa provides an opportunity for[…]
![When you conjure up images of poolside splendour in the sizzling summer season, a safari lodge in the middle of the African savannah certainly doesn’t come to mind. Blissful days spent around a swimming pool lapping up the sun and sipping on sunset-inspired cocktails are normally reserved for coastal getaways. The two go hand-in-hand. That […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mankwe-romantic-pool-370x275.jpg "Mankwe Tented Retreat Has the Best Safari Lodge Swimming Pools")
Mankwe Tented Retreat Has the Best Safari Lodge Swimming Pools
When you conjure up images of poolside splendour in the sizzling summer season, a safari lodge in the middle of the African savannah certainly doesn’t come to mind. Blissful days[…]
![The predators and big game of the Balule Nature Reserve provide fairly consistent and reliable sightings for our adventurous team of guides based at Ezulwini Game Lodges. But it’s the entire eco-system of this part of the world that opens up a world of wonder for first-time visitors. From the medicinal plants to the delicate […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EZHippos-370x275.jpg "The Safari Lifestyle at Enchanting Ezulwini")
The Safari Lifestyle at Enchanting Ezulwini
The predators and big game of the Balule Nature Reserve provide fairly consistent and reliable sightings for our adventurous team of guides based at Ezulwini Game Lodges. But it’s the[…]
![The bushveld is a breeding ground for love : romantic love, love of the wild and love of landscapes. This Valentine’s Day we want you to find inspiration in nature and create space for love. Intuitively we all know that the great outdoors has the ability to strip us of our city slicker woes and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ValentinesDayAlfie-370x275.jpg "Valentine’s Day : Meet a Few of Our Khaki-Clad Couples")
Valentine’s Day : Meet a Few of Our Khaki-Clad Couples
The bushveld is a breeding ground for love : romantic love, love of the wild and love of landscapes. This Valentine’s Day we want you to find inspiration in nature[…]
![Today Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal battle it out on the courts of Cape Town in aid of charity (The Federer Foundation). The tickets for the match were sold out in 10 minutes (same amount of time it took McEnroe to lose his temper on court). We used the 10-minute-ticket-sell-out time as inspiration for our […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AOFBushveldTennis-370x275.jpg "#10GoodDeeds : Deed No.1 is the “Match of the Klaserie”")
#10GoodDeeds : Deed No.1 is the “Match of the Klaserie”
Today Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal battle it out on the courts of Cape Town in aid of charity (The Federer Foundation). The tickets for the match were sold out[…]