The rapacious lions strut their way through the bushveld, owning the night and dominating the day. Lions are the guardians of the darkness, a mysterious time of the day when these regal cats perform the most gruesome and graphic of activities. Take downs of quarry are never guaranteed, but hunting under the blanket of darkness…
When we were trawling through our guest images on Instagram we stumbled across Jonas Koeln’s images of his time at Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails. These images gave us a real life window into what the trails are all about. Gemma reached out to Jonas and asked for a synopsis of their time on trails,…
Today is Christmas Day ! For those celebrating, we wish all and sundry a day filled with celebration, love and poignant moments. If you’re not celebrating Christmas, we wish you a happy holidays and enjoyable time ahead. The teams based at our camps in the Balule, Klaserie and Maseke Game Reserves pulled out all the…
You’re only reading this because of the sensationalist title, aren’t you? I’m glad I caught your attention! I’m not literally referring to the creepy side of the human psyche, but rather the exceptional macro photos of our resident creepy crawlies. After the recent rains, a flurry of new life emerged. Plush red velvet mites always…
Sun Destinations recently supported Campfire Academy’s fundraising initiative in aid of the Wild Bird Trust (WBT). The initiative involved an arduous trek to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, combined with a tour of popular safari destinations in Africa. The logos of the trust and a select few projects were displayed on a banner that travelled…
Twice a year our product guru arranges an Agent’s educational to the gnarled thickets of the Kruger. The idea of an educational is to introduce agents to our unique camps and lodges. This Kruger Mega-ed gives agents the opportunity to experience the atmosphere, game viewing potential and overall guest experience at the lodges within…
Summer sundowners, sizzling heat and festive cheer is permeating the bushveld air. At the moment, our camps are a hive of activity. On-the-ground guides and lodge managers are eagerly planning events and menus for this delightfully chaotic time of year. This tangible yuletide cheer is accompanied by a definitive shift in the colours of the…
To experience the true Okavango Delta, you have to forgo the luxuries, forget about the frills and really just immerse yourself. And how better than with a rustic community-run mobile camp on a Delta island? Now don’t get me wrong, a stay at Xaxaba is not exactly roughing it, and you won’t have to lift…
If you’re after a once-in-a-lifetime great-ape encounter that won’t break the bank, head to the enchanting Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda and spend magical moments with the planet’s most fascinating primate, the chimpanzee Gorilla trekking in the equatorial forests of Africa ranks high on travellers’ African bucket lists, but what tends to fly under…
The ever-efficient Shirell dropped us line about the rip-roaring success of a 60th birthday party held at the exclusive Walkers Bush Villa, a haven for discerning guests. The guests stayed at both River Camp and the bush villa. Wonderful Walkers offers a luxury safari experience with a difference. You hire out the entire villa, and…