![The bushveld is a dramatic place, where a brutal life unfolds before our eyes and the blows of nature at its worst are softened by heartwarming moments of nature at its best. We have leopards killing barn owl chicks while at the same time we experience the emergence of wild dog pups into the wild. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ImpalaAOFWIP-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : The Contrasting Drama of the Natural World")
Week in Pics : The Contrasting Drama of the Natural World
The bushveld is a dramatic place, where a brutal life unfolds before our eyes and the blows of nature at its worst are softened by heartwarming moments of nature at[…]
![Welcome to the Week in Pictures, our time to showcase the exquisite images taken during the week. This week, we’ve seen an increase in wildlife visiting camps in an effort to seek out water sources. Lion dynamics are shifting and they’re not the only members of the big five we’re seeing at the moment. Bolshy buffalo, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WIPnThamboBuff-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : A Mix of Species")
Week in Pics : A Mix of Species
Welcome to the Week in Pictures, our time to showcase the exquisite images taken during the week. This week, we’ve seen an increase in wildlife visiting camps in an effort[…]
![Today, August 9th, is National Women’s Day in South Africa and is declared a public holiday. Today is the day we commemorate the 1956 march held by women to petition against an ancient apartheid law that required all persons of colour to carry a ‘pass’. This pass was cruelly and unfairly given to non-whites to restrict their […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nThamboWomensDay8-370x275.jpg "National Women’s Day in South Africa : Meet Melita the Chef from nThambo")
National Women’s Day in South Africa : Meet Melita the Chef from nThambo
Today, August 9th, is National Women’s Day in South Africa and is declared a public holiday. Today is the day we commemorate the 1956 march held by women to petition against an[…]
![We’re in the full swing of winter in the bushveld, which means our lush velvet vegetation has now become arid and crunchy. During the winter, water sources dwindle which means wildlife congregates at waterholes and tend seek out any available water sources. Elephants love water and will only soak up water from pristine sources, hence their […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ElephantGuests-370x275.jpg "Relief Camp Manager Photographs Elephant at Pool in Camp")
Relief Camp Manager Photographs Elephant at Pool in Camp
We’re in the full swing of winter in the bushveld, which means our lush velvet vegetation has now become arid and crunchy. During the winter, water sources dwindle which means[…]
![The 3 Machaton male lions have entered into Mohlabetsi turf with an arsenal of attitude and brazen bravado. Looks wise, they’re a powerhouse of all the lion stereotypes – heavyset, cascading manes and a strut that oozes confidence. The Mohlabetsi male lions were initially 8 lions strong and appeared to dominate the Balule area around […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Kudyala2-370x275.jpg "UPDATE : Machaton Male Lions STILL Causing Havoc in the Balule")
UPDATE : Machaton Male Lions STILL Causing Havoc in the Balule
The 3 Machaton male lions have entered into Mohlabetsi turf with an arsenal of attitude and brazen bravado. Looks wise, they’re a powerhouse of all the lion stereotypes – heavyset,[…]
![It’s that time of the week again, when we showcase the eccentric and unpredictable way of the wild. Our photographers and rangers head out into the bushveld with little expectation, but filled with hope. The expanse of land in our reserves means that wildlife roams free, and it’s up to us to track and observe […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/EZSusnets-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Lions are Causing an Uproar!")
Week in Pics : Lions are Causing an Uproar!
It’s that time of the week again, when we showcase the eccentric and unpredictable way of the wild. Our photographers and rangers head out into the bushveld with little expectation,[…]
![Warwick Hendry, an avid writer and photographer is currently based at our camps in Botswana. When he sent through his recent update, we were delighted and somewhat green with envy. This was the sighting of a lifetime! Here is his blog : During a recent transfer from Tuskers Bush Camp to Xobega Island, a group […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WildPups4-370x275.jpg "Tuskers Bush Camp : African Wild Dog Pup Sighting!")
Tuskers Bush Camp : African Wild Dog Pup Sighting!
Warwick Hendry, an avid writer and photographer is currently based at our camps in Botswana. When he sent through his recent update, we were delighted and somewhat green with envy.[…]
![The natural soft hazy light of a typical Kruger morning gently complements the blinding turquoise of the sky. While the sun slowly emerges from the horizon, the diurnal creatures begin to rustle and our team works hard at creating the perfect setting for a breakfast at the Bush Bar. Nothing brings people together like classic, simple cuisine […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BushBarAOF-370x275.jpg "Breakfast at the Bush Bar : Our Version of a Danish Hygge")
Breakfast at the Bush Bar : Our Version of a Danish Hygge
The natural soft hazy light of a typical Kruger morning gently complements the blinding turquoise of the sky. While the sun slowly emerges from the horizon, the diurnal creatures begin to[…]
![As fast as tumbleweed in the desert, the weeks seem to be rolling by. Soon we will be caught up the flurry of the festive season, which is why we take time to pause and reflect on Fridays. Friday is the day when we celebrate the sightings of the week and showcase our top images from each […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WIPKoriBustad-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Birds and Beasts")
Week in Pics : Birds and Beasts
As fast as tumbleweed in the desert, the weeks seem to be rolling by. Soon we will be caught up the flurry of the festive season, which is why we take[…]
![Nicole Eddy and Ben Brown are two major social influencers that were given an opportunity to explore two of our camps, Tuskers Bush Camp and Xobega Island Camp in Botswana. Nicole and Ben are more than just influencers. They’re die-hard explorers with heart, grit, humour and intelligence. The wild is theirs to share via photos, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DeltaLily-370x275.jpg "Botswana Self-Drive : Nicole and Ben Get Adventurous")
Botswana Self-Drive : Nicole and Ben Get Adventurous
Nicole Eddy and Ben Brown are two major social influencers that were given an opportunity to explore two of our camps, Tuskers Bush Camp and Xobega Island Camp in Botswana.[…]