![We are pleased to announce the merge of sister companies African Retreats and Sun Destinations. That’s right, African Retreats and Sun Destinations have tied the knot! In 2016, the directors of Sun Destinations—along with Corlia Oosthuizen—created a small boutique company that set out to offer reservation services to a handpicked selection of camps specialising in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nambu-Camp-Home-1-370x275.jpg "Rewald Drinkwater Chats About Nambu Camp Joining Sun Destinations")
Rewald Drinkwater Chats About Nambu Camp Joining Sun Destinations
We are pleased to announce the merge of sister companies African Retreats and Sun Destinations. That’s right, African Retreats and Sun Destinations have tied the knot! In 2016, the directors[…]
![Mboma Island Expeditions is our magical mobile camp located in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Mboma, here are 10 things I love about you. 1. Your blazing orange sunsets Africa is known for its remarkable sunsets, particularly Botswana. Because of its relatively flat landscape, sunsets appear to sink into the horizon creating a feeling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mboma-Low-res-0272-370x275.jpg "Mboma Island Expeditions: 10 Things I Love About You")
![Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is one of Sun Destinations’ most established properties in the Greater Kruger. Sitting in a prime position in the Sabie Game Reserve surrounded by the Sabi Sand, Umkumbe’s drawcard is its abundant predator viewing opportunities and affordability. We are often flooded with reports of leopard and lion sightings from Umkumbe’s passionate […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/e5d058ac-d0c5-4ed8-8d92-d2699df8963e-370x275.jpg "An Update from Umkumbe in the Sabie Game Reserve")
![There are a multitude of safari lodges and camps that cater for a specific niche of traveller. Camps that focus on walking safaris are geared towards the fit and adventurous, while those with starbeds hold great appeal for loved up couples. This all has a place, but there’s a new kind of travel on the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chacma-0040-370x275.jpg "Chacma Bush Camp is perfect for a multi-generational safari experience")
![There are a few not-to-be-missed destinations in Botswana that really define the African safari experience. For first-time visitors to the world’s most coveted safari country, the Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta are two regions worth visiting. Passionate safari goers will delight in knowing that Chobe and the Delta offer the best of both land […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chobe-Mopani-Low-Res-0030-370x275.jpg "Where to Stay in Chobe and the Okavango Delta")
![Over the past few months Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside has received rave reviews for their expert guiding skills, game viewing opportunities, and warm hospitality. Today we’d like to showcase a few images from our budding photographer-guides who exhibit a passion for both the wild and the lens. In addition, we are also going to shine […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/a7588509-4966-4325-b18b-032568e37aa3-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Feedback and Images From Guides")
![Hiding out in thickets of the Kasane Forest Reserve sits Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge, a burgeoning luxury safari lodge where the focus in hospitality and the overall experience. The lesser-explored Kasane Forest Reserve is conveniently located a stone’s throw from the town of Kasane, and borders Zimbabwe and remote parts of Chobe. The reserve is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/387761945-370x275.jpeg "Introduction to Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge")
![Boteti is the perfect stopover destination to decompress before or after a jam-packed safari experience through Botswana’s wild corners. Located just outside of Maun (20 – 45 minutes dependent on traffic and cattle herds), Boteti Tented Camp sits on the banks of the perennial Boteti river which is home to abundant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/boteti-pool-370x275.jpg "Stay at Boteti for a Slice of the REAL Botswana")