![The consistent five-star reviews on TripAdvisor about Umkumbe’s guiding and tracking team testify to their skill in tracking and finding wildlife. But that’s not all—this close-knit team is not only adept at locating wildlife, but they’re also impeccable hosts. The Sun Destinations head office loves nothing more than receiving consistent sighting updates from this intrepid […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LeopardUmkumbe-370x275.jpg "A wildlife extravaganza at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside")
A wildlife extravaganza at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
The consistent five-star reviews on TripAdvisor about Umkumbe’s guiding and tracking team testify to their skill in tracking and finding wildlife. But that’s not all—this close-knit team is not only[…]
![When we speak about the safari lifestyle, we aren’t referring to the iconic activities like bush walks, game drives and wildlife. The safari lifestyle embodies the in-camp and added value experiences designed to enhance your safari holiday. The camps we represent epitomise the essence of the safari lifestyle, and this week, we’ve selected four exceptional […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Umkumbe_2023-Low-Res-0037-370x275.jpg "Exploring the safari lifestyle at these four lodges")
![The astounding Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than 700 species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. It’s an absolute sanctuary for wildlife and completely pristine and unmarred by mass tourism. Opt for an Okavango Delta mobile safari for an authentic Delta experience that’s both immersive and eco-aware, making […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/africankingfishermboma-scaled-370x275.jpg "An Okavango Delta Mobile Safari is Magical. Here’s Why.")
![Elevated above the seasonal Mohlabetsi River in a private concession spanning 5000 hectares of wild bushveld terrain in the Balule Nature Reserve, sits the unassuming Nyala Safari Lodge. If the prized location within wildlife-abundant Balule doesn’t captivate you, then surely the tranquility of this lesser-known safari lodge will. Nyala encapsulates the art of comfortable luxury […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PHOTO-2024-02-28-16-54-12-370x275.jpg "What wildlife can I see at Nyala Safari Lodge?")
![Astrotourism has emerged as a prominent travel trend in 2024, as noted by Forbes. The essential components for a memorable Astrotourism holiday encompass unspoiled wilderness settings devoid of urban and artificial illumination…which pretty much describes our reserves and concessions! Just what is Astrotourism? It’s a type of travel that makes stargazing the focus of your […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BotswanaStargazing-370x275.jpg "Astrotourism: Stargazing in Botswana and Kruger")
![Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp sit within the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a revered safari destination known for its big cat, birding and Big 5 sightings. It’s not uncommon to visit the reserve and spot the Big 5 within a 3-day stay. Sister camps Africa on Foot and nThambo are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nThamboBreakfastNook-370x275.jpg "NEW Safari Lodge Interiors at Africa on Foot and nThambo")
![Encompassing an impressive 9,000 hectares of bushveld in the picturesque Olifants West Valley, the privately owned Olifants West Game Reserve sits in a prime location. The life-giving perennial Olifants River offers a reliable source of water for a multitude of wildlife and provides the perfect environment for rafts of Nile crocodile. The Big 5 reserve […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EzulwiniRiverLodge-370x275.jpg "Your Safari Experience in the Olifants West Nature Reserve")
![The third Friday in May is Endangered Species Day, dedicated to raising awareness and protecting species and their habitats from extinction. To check the status of a species in the wild, you can consult the IUCN Red List, which categorises species from “endangered” to “vulnerable” and “least concern.” The list is extensive, making it difficult […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AFricanWildDogsChase-370x275.jpg "Endangered Species Day, EWT and African Wild Dogs")
![When it comes to giving back, we have taken steps toward the global trend of “travel with purpose” at both the company and lodge level. Travel with purpose ethos encourages people to select destinations that contribute positively to the planet by practicing sustainability, supporting communities or implementing eco-friendly initiatives at the lodges. At a company […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NourishEcoVillage-370x275.jpg "Sun Destinations Makes an Impact by Supporting Nourish")