![There are a number of resident lion coalitions and prides on Africa on Foot and nThambo’s traverse. These are the local battle-scarred kings and queens that have staked their claim on the land around camps, and frequently put on award-winning shows for guests. The ever-shifting pride dynamics ensure things are never static with our lions, and we’re often gifted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UnknownLionsKlaserie7-370x275.jpg "Skittish Lions Feast on Giraffe Kill for Days")
Skittish Lions Feast on Giraffe Kill for Days
There are a number of resident lion coalitions and prides on Africa on Foot and nThambo’s traverse. These are the local battle-scarred kings and queens that have staked their claim on the[…]
![First light seeps in slowly, gently breaking the dark mystery of the night with subtle hints of natural light. The promise of a new day in the bushveld silently creeps past the charcoal black skies, as the sounds of nocturnal activity begins to dwindle. The contact calls of the lion kings begins to dissipate as dawn […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EZRiverLodgeSplashPool-370x275.jpg "From Sunrise to Sunset : The Safari Life at Ezulwini Game Lodges")
From Sunrise to Sunset : The Safari Life at Ezulwini Game Lodges
First light seeps in slowly, gently breaking the dark mystery of the night with subtle hints of natural light. The promise of a new day in the bushveld silently creeps[…]
![Monday always seems to be an unforgiving start to the week. The onslaught of the working week is upon us, and the realisation that the weekend has disappeared as quickly as a fresh kill next to a hyena, becomes a reality. Our safari images are here to ease the pain caused by Monday’s cruel heart. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WIPWalkersLeopard2-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Leopards in the Spotlight")
Week in Pictures : Leopards in the Spotlight
Monday always seems to be an unforgiving start to the week. The onslaught of the working week is upon us, and the realisation that the weekend has disappeared as quickly[…]
![Roam Private Game Reserve is home to a coalition of 2 cheetah brothers that were relocated from Tiger Canyons in the Free State. Recently, the experienced team from ASHIA conducted a site inspection of the area and spent many hours closely observing the current coalition and their ability to be successful in the wild. ASHIA was […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RoamWalkCheetah3-370x275.jpg "Cheetah Project (ASHIA and EWT) : Observing Cheetah")
Cheetah Project (ASHIA and EWT) : Observing Cheetah
Roam Private Game Reserve is home to a coalition of 2 cheetah brothers that were relocated from Tiger Canyons in the Free State. Recently, the experienced team from ASHIA conducted[…]
![On a weekly basis we interrupt your daily grind to deliver the latest slew of images fresh from the bushveld. The idea is to charm you with ranger’s and photographer’s awe-inspiring images of wild landscapes and its inhabitants. Let’s face it, most people need a pick-me-up on a Monday, and there’s nothing better than being reminded of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/WIPChacmaElephants2-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : People, Landscapes and Wildlife")
Week in Pictures : People, Landscapes and Wildlife
On a weekly basis we interrupt your daily grind to deliver the latest slew of images fresh from the bushveld. The idea is to charm you with ranger’s and photographer’s awe-inspiring[…]
![The artful African wild dog is an accomplished predator that targets and takes down prey together with their pack. They hunt via a method called coursing, which involves marathon like running sessions in pursuit of quarry and don’t rely on tactics in their execution of prey. A wild dog’s mobile meal eventually slows down due […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nThamboWildDogs5-370x275.jpg "Frenzied Wild Dogs Fervently Devour an Impala Kill")
Frenzied Wild Dogs Fervently Devour an Impala Kill
The artful African wild dog is an accomplished predator that targets and takes down prey together with their pack. They hunt via a method called coursing, which involves marathon like[…]
![This “Week in Pictures” we’ve decided to source the images from the week that offer up a kaleidoscope of colours. The winter season is here and the ‘veld has taken a turn towards the brown colours and left the hues of greens behind. We thought we’d inject a bit of colour into your week and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/WIPTuskersSky-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Kaleidoscope of Colours in the Bushveld")
The Week in Pictures : Kaleidoscope of Colours in the Bushveld
This “Week in Pictures” we’ve decided to source the images from the week that offer up a kaleidoscope of colours. The winter season is here and the ‘veld has taken[…]
![Despite being aloof and independent cats, leopards actually make excellent mothers. These muscle-bound felines lead a notoriously solitary lifestyle where it’s “each man for himself”. Leopards aren’t pride orientated and are rarely seen keeping company with other leopards. We only see leopards together during periods of mating or when mothers are rearing their young. Just […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LeopardCubJCAOF1-370x275.jpg "Cute Leopard Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
Cute Leopard Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Despite being aloof and independent cats, leopards actually make excellent mothers. These muscle-bound felines lead a notoriously solitary lifestyle where it’s “each man for himself”. Leopards aren’t pride orientated and[…]
![We recently blogged about the resident cheetah coalition introduced to Roam Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo. The major aim of the project is to re-introduce cheetah into the wild, and to grow the population from its current numbers, which sits at roughly 1300. The team at Roam have closely monitored the cheetah since their introduction into the Karoo […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RoamCheetah-370x275.jpg "Cheetah at Roam Private Game Reserve Conduct Their First Kill in the Karoo")
Cheetah at Roam Private Game Reserve Conduct Their First Kill in the Karoo
We recently blogged about the resident cheetah coalition introduced to Roam Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo. The major aim of the project is to re-introduce cheetah into the wild, and to grow[…]
![The Maseke Game Reserve has been the star of the show when it comes to lion sightings, and it’s about time we furnished you with a lion pride update. A while ago we introduced you to the burly Maseke 6 coalition and a small pride consisting of a lone female and 3 cubs. The Maseke […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ChacmaLionsMatingDance-370x275.jpg "Maseke Male Lion and Lamai Female Enjoy a Tryst in the ‘Veld")
Maseke Male Lion and Lamai Female Enjoy a Tryst in the ‘Veld
The Maseke Game Reserve has been the star of the show when it comes to lion sightings, and it’s about time we furnished you with a lion pride update. A[…]