![When a pilot episode of a new series is aired we get sucked into the storyline and we’re often left angling for more. Pilot episodes are fleeting and they lull us into a false sense of security that episode 1 of the series will be released. Unfortunately, pilot episodes are fleeting and fickle. They’re full of false promises. They’re […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BlackDamFemales-370x275.jpg "What’s Happening with the Lions of the Klaserie? A Lot. Here’s An Update.")
What’s Happening with the Lions of the Klaserie? A Lot. Here’s An Update.
When a pilot episode of a new series is aired we get sucked into the storyline and we’re often left angling for more. Pilot episodes are fleeting and they lull us into[…]
![The Great Karoo is the heartland of the Cape. This vast semi-desert region offers a unique biome that is not only of geographical, archeological and cultural significance, but is also a paleontological world of wonder. Fossils from the Jurassic period, fragments of ancient eating tools from original inhabitants, intriguing quaint Karoo towns, farmlands and an undulating landscape define the Karoo […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Roam-Reserve-Cuisine-370x275.jpg "Gourmet Country Fare at Roam Safari Lodge in the Karoo")
![Last week Monday was Heritage Day, which means we skipped the Week in Pictures in favour of celebrating our heritage. As a result, we owe you a bumper edition of updates and images. Highlights from the week include : cheetah sightings, lion cub sightings, and new developments in lion pride dynamics. The theme this week […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WIPBuffaloWalkers-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Cubs, Cats and Carnivores")
![What is Virtual Reality (VR), and why have Sun Destinations climbed aboard the VR train? Virtual Reality tours provide an all encompassing sensory experience that allows the viewer to fully immerse themselves in an environment. We’re talking 360 degree views of a lodge, hotel, action sports, and their surrounds. The stills and videos transport the viewer to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/VirtualToursTinyWorld2-370x275.jpg "Immerse Yourself in Africa’s Hidden Secrets with Our Virtual Reality Tours")
![September 24th is Heritage Day in South Africa. A day to celebrate our rich and cultural heritage, and to revel in the diversity of our nation. It’s a day where we showcase our traditions, marvel at our colourful background, appreciate our variety of languages and take pride in our heritage. Heritage Day means something different for everyone […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HeritageAOFBeers-370x275.jpg "#TheSafariLifestyle : Images from Our Heritage Day Celebrations")
![Claps of thunder, bolts of lightning and torrential downpours are the hallmark characteristics of summer in Kruger. We roller coast through the arid season, straight towards the carpets lush vegetation of summer, and occasionally we bypass spring. The change of season in Kruger is often an unpredictable time of year, and we’re certainly feeling the effects of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Tatowa3-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Change of Season in Kruger")
![…Doesn’t Stay on Tour. Not when I’m around. Not when I have a keyboard, a bunch of adjectives, videos, photographs, and first-hand accounts from resident photographer and undercover spy, Em Gatland. She’s not quite part of the KGB and certainly doesn’t have ties with the Mafia family, but she has shared a few secrets from the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WildernessTrails5-370x275.jpg "Local Celebs Tackle the Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails : What goes on Tour…")
![The coalition of cheetah recently relocated into Roam Private Game Reserve’s traverse, appear to be thriving in their new environment. The cheetah were relocated to the arid Great Karoo region as part of a conservation project that ultimately seeks to increase the population numbers of cheetah in the wild, and the Karoo forms part of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/RoamCheetahExperience-370x275.jpg "Spending Time with the Cheetah of Roam Private Game Reserve")
![Lion cubs are fragile, bumbling cats with a high mortality rate in the wild. They’re born completely helpless and require protection and guidance from their mother until they’re old enough to leave their den site, which generally happens at 3 months old. This is when they’re ready to be introduced to their powerful birth pride. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/KudyelaCubs1-370x275.jpg "10 Lion Cubs Spotted While on Game Drive with Ezulwini")
![When it comes to siesta time, leopards tend to seek out elevated areas providing sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. This height advantage means they are in the ideal position to eagerly scan the ‘veld for potential prey; and it keeps them out of harm’s way. A leopard generally relaxes at the top of a termite mound, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nThamboLeopardBuffelDam-370x275.jpg "Klaserie Leopard Relaxes on the Wooden Deck of Buffel Dam Treehouse")