![Mankwe Tented Retreat is thick in the throes of the emerald season, with sheets of rain replenishing the landscape on a regular basis. A recent Facebook post of ours briefly touched on Mankwe’s current sightings, so today we’re going to expand on Yolande’s recent update. From African wild dogs to elephants, awe-inspiring landscapes, and beautiful […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mankwe-retreat-elephtants-370x275.jpg "#MonthlyMankwe: Botswana Emerald Season Update")
#MonthlyMankwe: Botswana Emerald Season Update
Mankwe Tented Retreat is thick in the throes of the emerald season, with sheets of rain replenishing the landscape on a regular basis. A recent Facebook post of ours briefly[…]
![Once a month we will use our blogging platform to showcase properties from our sister company, African Retreats. African Retreats does the reservations and marketing for a collection of affordable lodges and traditional bush camps in Southern Africa, and creates activity-based itineraries to match. While most of the Sun Destinations properties are located in Big […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kingly-Boat-Cruise-370x275.jpg "The African Retreats Portfolio")
The African Retreats Portfolio
Once a month we will use our blogging platform to showcase properties from our sister company, African Retreats. African Retreats does the reservations and marketing for a collection of affordable[…]
![If you’re looking for an authentic Kruger safari in the Sabi Sand area, then Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside comes highly recommended. Located in the heart of leopard territory in the prestigious and private Sabie Reserve, Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is bordered by the Kruger National Park and Mala Mala to the east. The ecologically diverse […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AfricanWildDogs-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside: Authentic Kruger Safari in the Sabi Sand Area")
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside: Authentic Kruger Safari in the Sabi Sand Area
If you’re looking for an authentic Kruger safari in the Sabi Sand area, then Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside comes highly recommended. Located in the heart of leopard territory in the[…]
![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[…]
![We are very excited to announce the extension of Mankwe Tented Retreat’s traverse, which will add huge value to daily game drives. Mankwe’s current concession occupies 365 000 hectares of prestigious territory on the outskirts of the Moremi Game Reserve, at that tip of where the finger-like channels extend into iconic semi-arid Kalahari landscapes. The […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mankwe-birding-khwai-370x275.jpg "Mankwe Tented Retreat Extends its Traverse to Khwai River")
Mankwe Tented Retreat Extends its Traverse to Khwai River
We are very excited to announce the extension of Mankwe Tented Retreat’s traverse, which will add huge value to daily game drives. Mankwe’s current concession occupies 365 000 hectares of[…]
Kruger Walking Safaris: 2022 is the Time to Get Those Vellies Dirty
Did you get a new pair of trail shoes or hiking boots for Christmas? Then it’s time to kick start 2022 with a Kruger walking safari! Don’t let those pricey[…]
![Resting comfortably in a game-rich corner of wilderness on the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve is Mankwe Tented Retreat. You’re probably no stranger to this new addition to our portfolio, which shines a spotlight on one of Botswana’s remote and coveted regions. From our side, we will be delivering a monthly lodge update fresh […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mankwe-elephants-waterhole-botswana-370x275.jpg "#MonthlyMankwe: Mankwe is Elephant City")
#MonthlyMankwe: Mankwe is Elephant City
Resting comfortably in a game-rich corner of wilderness on the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve is Mankwe Tented Retreat. You’re probably no stranger to this new addition to our[…]
![One of the main conservation goals at Roam Private Game Reserve was to habituate the local meerkat colonies in an effort to study their behaviour, and enhance tourism in the Karoo. The naturally occurring meerkat colonies in the Karoo were extremely skittish when the lodge first opened. When the team spotted a lightning-fast sentinel was […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/meerkats-karoo-roam-reserve-370x275.jpg "Meet the Meerkats of Roam Safari Lodge")
Meet the Meerkats of Roam Safari Lodge
One of the main conservation goals at Roam Private Game Reserve was to habituate the local meerkat colonies in an effort to study their behaviour, and enhance tourism in the[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat redefines the art of simple luxury with its effortless design and quintessential bushveld retreat-style architecture. It’s not only Mankwe’s fresh take on bushveld living that is a major drawcard: it’s also the price tag. It’s no secret that finding a stylish yet affordable Botswana safari lodge close to Moremi can be as […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mankwe-Team-Drinks-370x275.jpg "Stylish and Affordable Botswana Safari Lodge Close to Moremi")
Stylish and Affordable Botswana Safari Lodge Close to Moremi
Mankwe Tented Retreat redefines the art of simple luxury with its effortless design and quintessential bushveld retreat-style architecture. It’s not only Mankwe’s fresh take on bushveld living that is a[…]
![Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history and bloodline. These lions are no stranger to the nThambo and Africa on Foot traverse, and provide fairly consistent sightings. Warick’s update is below. Let […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vuyela-lion-Klaserie-370x275.jpg "nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie")
nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie
Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history[…]