![The past few days at Walkers Bush Villa in the Timbavati have been a merry-go-round of safari activities, languid luncheons and sublime moments in wild settings. Safari in Swahili – loosely translated – means “journey”. From the culinary to the wildlife, the atmosphere and the service; there are many aspects that ensure an idyllic all […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WalkersChocolateSnail-370x275.jpg "Fantastico Sundowner Session at Walkers Bush Villa")
Fantastico Sundowner Session at Walkers Bush Villa
The past few days at Walkers Bush Villa in the Timbavati have been a merry-go-round of safari activities, languid luncheons and sublime moments in wild settings. Safari in Swahili –[…]
![The Savuti region of Chobe National Park is a sought after pocket of wildlife paradise. This enchanting predator-rich region is well-documented for its fierce lion populations, one of which is the dominant Marsh Pride. Breakaway females and splintered groups from the powerful Marsh Pride are often spotted while out on drive with the team from […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SavutiMarshPrideLionsScuffle-370x275.jpg "Camp Savuti : The Marsh Pride Lionesses Get Rough and Rowdy")
Camp Savuti : The Marsh Pride Lionesses Get Rough and Rowdy
The Savuti region of Chobe National Park is a sought after pocket of wildlife paradise. This enchanting predator-rich region is well-documented for its fierce lion populations, one of which is[…]
![Nsala Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is wilder than most. No fences, very few camps and almost no traffic mean game and birds flourish here and, if you’re as lucky as we were, you might even see a spectacular kill or two… I’m sitting on Nsala Safari Camp’s beautiful deck having a coffee […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NsalaLions-370x275.jpg "Nsala Private Game Reserve : Into the wild")
Nsala Private Game Reserve : Into the wild
Nsala Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is wilder than most. No fences, very few camps and almost no traffic mean game and birds flourish here and, if you’re[…]
![Today is National Women’s Day in South Africa, a day set aside to commemorate the 1956 march to parliament to abolish one of the many Draconian laws implemented in South Africa at the time. Today, National Women’s Day is designed to draw attention to the many hurdles and issues that women still face. On Women’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WomensDay-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Girl Power on National Women’s Day")
The Week in Pictures : Girl Power on National Women’s Day
Today is National Women’s Day in South Africa, a day set aside to commemorate the 1956 march to parliament to abolish one of the many Draconian laws implemented in South[…]
![Angele Rouillard is a passionate photographer, guide and lodge manager of Ezulwini River Lodge in the Balule Nature Reserve. She’s always on the ball when it comes to letting the digital team know about recent big cat sightings in the Balule Nature Reserve. When I hear that ping from Angele, I’m overcome with a sense […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EZcubs-370x275.jpg "Recent Balule Big Cat Sightings from Enchanting Ezulwini")
Recent Balule Big Cat Sightings from Enchanting Ezulwini
Angele Rouillard is a passionate photographer, guide and lodge manager of Ezulwini River Lodge in the Balule Nature Reserve. She’s always on the ball when it comes to letting the[…]
![Uganda is one of the last places on earth to see endangered mountain gorillas in their natural forest habitat. You’ve booked the bucket-list wildlife experience of a lifetime, but a visit to these iconic creature requires a walk on the wild side – into the African jungle. It’s named the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GorillaTrekkingPacking4-370x275.jpg "How to pack like a pro for gorilla trekking")
How to pack like a pro for gorilla trekking
Uganda is one of the last places on earth to see endangered mountain gorillas in their natural forest habitat. You’ve booked the bucket-list wildlife experience of a lifetime, but a[…]
![Friday flew past faster than a Peregrine falcon swooping in on its prey, which meant that we didn’t have the chance to release our much loved weekly edition of the “Week in Pictures” – we owe you a bumper edition of pictures. The Lowveld is buzzing with predator activity at the moment. When the bright […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WIPKudyelaCubsBranch-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Forget Flora, Winter is the (Feline) Fauna Season!")
The Week in Pictures : Forget Flora, Winter is the (Feline) Fauna Season!
Friday flew past faster than a Peregrine falcon swooping in on its prey, which meant that we didn’t have the chance to release our much loved weekly edition of the[…]
![About a week ago we released the first 3 videos (Chapter 1) of the discovery of Margaret’s Khaya, a hyena den on the Klaserie traverse. Before we discuss the next 3 videos (Chapter 2) it’s vital that we furnish you with a quick recap. Chapter 1 discussed the discovery of a buzzing hyena den deep […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HyenaBlog-370x275.jpg "Chapter 2 : The Little Klaserie Hyena Cubs Emerge from Margaret’s Khaya")
Chapter 2 : The Little Klaserie Hyena Cubs Emerge from Margaret’s Khaya
About a week ago we released the first 3 videos (Chapter 1) of the discovery of Margaret’s Khaya, a hyena den on the Klaserie traverse. Before we discuss the next[…]
![The San People are the ancients of southern Africa, believed to have a genetic lineage dating back some 80 000 years. It’s without a doubt that the humble hunter-gatherer San people are the oldest inhabitants of Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa. The hunter-gatherer communities found within various regions in southern Africa […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TuskersSanBushmen-370x275.jpg "New Activity at Tuskers Bush Camp: San Bushman Experience")
New Activity at Tuskers Bush Camp: San Bushman Experience
The San People are the ancients of southern Africa, believed to have a genetic lineage dating back some 80 000 years. It’s without a doubt that the humble hunter-gatherer San[…]
![This “Week in Pictures” we’d like to remind everyone that it’s Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a day that is now fondly referred to as “Mandela Day”. From 1942 right up until his death, Madiba spent 67 years fighting for social justice. He is a global icon and a change maker. On his birthday we spend 67 […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WIPnThamboBirds-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : 67 Animals to Spot on Safari")
The Week in Pictures : 67 Animals to Spot on Safari
This “Week in Pictures” we’d like to remind everyone that it’s Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a day that is now fondly referred to as “Mandela Day”. From 1942 right up until[…]