![There are estimated to be over 54 species of snakes slithering through the vast Kruger landscape. These fork-tongued species are gravely misunderstood and, contrary to alarmist belief systems, not all snakes are killing machines. The dangerous, mildly venomous, deadly and harmless variety of snake species can be found in abundance in the Klaserie. Hate them, love […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TigerSnakeKev4-370x275.jpg "Unusual Sightings in Klaserie : The Eye of the Tiger Snake")
Unusual Sightings in Klaserie : The Eye of the Tiger Snake
There are estimated to be over 54 species of snakes slithering through the vast Kruger landscape. These fork-tongued species are gravely misunderstood and, contrary to alarmist belief systems, not all snakes[…]
![Pantone awarded green as the colour of the year for 2017 and it happens to be the signature colour of St Patrick’s Day, which is today. Green represents rebirth, life, motivation and freshness. When the season’s change and bring the rains, the bushveld changes from crunchy and dull to lustrous and green. St Patrick’s Day and the natural […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPMarchUmkumbeCheetah-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : A Trace of Green for St Patrick’s Day")
![Kids of the nineties were enamoured with the mythical fluffy cartoon creatures called the “Gummi Bears”. Their theme song became synonymous with adventure and exploration. The opening lyrics detail their constant quest for the thrill-seeking life. The theme song begins with “Dashing and daring, courageous and caring, faithful and friendly with stories to share” and these are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/UmkumbeMxabeneMarch2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopard News : Dashing and Daring, Courageous and Caring…")
![With their deeply etched tusks, leathery hairless skin, paintbrush bristle eyelashes, muddy appearance, ears that flap like flags in the wind and soft feet resembling comfortable slippers; the African elephant has become one of the most sought after animals to spot while on safari. Their soulful eyes hide a sensitive, intelligent and curious nature, which is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ElephantUmkumbe7-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge : Understanding Our Emotional Grey Giants")
![In 2013 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 March World Wildlife Day in an effort to celebrate and raise global awareness of fauna and flora. On a daily basis, our team aims to educate, inspire and share photos/stories of animals thriving in the wild. We are their onlookers and consider ourselves lucky to observe […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPnThamboDogs-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Celebrating World Wildlife Day")
![Guest travel blogger Mike McCaffrey (Nomadic by Nature) visited Tuskers Bush Camp and documented his journey with words and images. Many people come on safari with a suitcase full of outdoor and active gear, expecting to get deep into the bush, but then quickly realize that most safaris are much more like a series of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tuskers-Moremi-Game-Drive-Botswana-30-of-39-370x275.jpg "The Sensory Experience of a Walking Safari at Tuskers")
![We are pleased to announce that two of the Sun Destinations’ lodges have been nominated in the Tuskers Ultimate Safari Experience Awards 2017. Tuskers offer a unique set of awards showcasing a variety of safari experiences in various categories. The Safari Index’s panel of judges have carefully selected lodges and camps offering a high quality, all […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/UmkumbeGameDrive-370x275.jpg "Please Vote for Us in the Tusker’s Safari Awards 2017")
![This morning’s safari held some exciting predator activity in the Klaserie, with a hijacking that happens all too often in the world of the wild: A pair of conniving hyena cronies stole an impala kill from leopards Ross Dam and Bundu. This mother-son duo was seen in the first moments of light this morning, apparently quite […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_3091-370x275.jpg "Hyenas Hijack Leopards’ Kill in Klaserie")
![Gusts of breath released through the leathery nostrils of a white rhino send swirls of dust into the air, as her head hangs low to the ground. She is designed to graze, to shear the grass with her tough lips and flat, textured molars. The weight of her head is supported by her mighty neck […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Em-Gatland-11-370x275.jpg "An Ode to Rhinos in the Greater Kruger Park")
![Leopards are slick killing machines that have mastered the art of the ambush. Death comes to their unlucky victims quickly and suddenly. A leopard’s quarry doesn’t suffer like many of its counterparts that have fallen victim to other predator kills. Swift, graceful and powerful – that is how the panthera pardus conducts their kills. Rangers […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/UmkumbeMxabene-370x275.jpg "LIVE Leopard Kill at Umkumbe : Mxabene Goes Wild")