![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[…]
![Megs Donati, a recent guest at nThambo Tree Camp, enjoyed a rather successful safari ! We noticed her incredible wildlife photos from game drives at nThambo Tree Camp flooding the Instagram airwaves, so we decided to catch-up with her. She sent us a review of her stay coupled with a few photographs from her time […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nthambogroup-370x275.jpg "#GuestSafariReview : Megs Donati Visits nThambo Tree Camp")
#GuestSafariReview : Megs Donati Visits nThambo Tree Camp
Megs Donati, a recent guest at nThambo Tree Camp, enjoyed a rather successful safari ! We noticed her incredible wildlife photos from game drives at nThambo Tree Camp flooding the[…]
![Roam Private Game Reserve is not only home to a veritable kaleidoscope of flower species, and harbour to thousands upon thousands of endemic animal, bird and insect species, but it is also an area steeped in fascinating history. Until the other day – around 250 million years ago – a vast inland sea stretching more […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RoamKarooLandscape-370x275.jpg "Roam-an History")
Roam-an History
Roam Private Game Reserve is not only home to a veritable kaleidoscope of flower species, and harbour to thousands upon thousands of endemic animal, bird and insect species, but it[…]
![While Rogan and Gem were out on their routine morning drive in the Klaserie exploring the thickets for felines, they came across an active hyena den. Stumbling heavyset cubs came tumbling out of the den, rewarding “Rogem” with a glimpse into the world of hyenas. A somewhat excited Rogan (he’s naturally an excitable fella) sent […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HyenaRogan-370x275.jpg "Chapter 1 : The Discovery of Margaret’s Den and the Hyena Cubs")
Chapter 1 : The Discovery of Margaret’s Den and the Hyena Cubs
While Rogan and Gem were out on their routine morning drive in the Klaserie exploring the thickets for felines, they came across an active hyena den. Stumbling heavyset cubs came[…]
![The thing about winter in the Kruger is that it really is prime game viewing time. The sparse bushveld makes it easy to spot game and the lack of rains means that wildlife congregates at waterholes. We know (generally) where to find game – and the bushveld is far easier to scan for signs of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WIPChacmaSusnets-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : The Wild of Winter")
Week in Pictures : The Wild of Winter
The thing about winter in the Kruger is that it really is prime game viewing time. The sparse bushveld makes it easy to spot game and the lack of rains[…]
![Our highly-qualified guides at Umkumbe Safari Lodge spend months observing the natural behaviour of wildlife in the Sabi Sand, a haven for predators. The khaki-clad crew spend days eagerly tracking lion prides, attempting to predict their next move. Their arsenal of knowledge about the wild is eagerly shared with guests that arrive at the lodge […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WaldoNweti2-370x275.jpg "Game Drives at Umkumbe : A Visual Journey with Our Safari Guides")
Game Drives at Umkumbe : A Visual Journey with Our Safari Guides
Our highly-qualified guides at Umkumbe Safari Lodge spend months observing the natural behaviour of wildlife in the Sabi Sand, a haven for predators. The khaki-clad crew spend days eagerly tracking[…]