![We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the Sabi Sand is big cat paradise. We often enjoy consecutive sightings of a particular pride or lone leopard for a brief period before they wander further afield. Lion pride dynamics shift and sub-adults become burgeoning leaders. Leopard cubs explore new territory and dominant males […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MAtimbaMale4-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Big Cat Update : Old Favourites Make a Comeback")
Umkumbe Big Cat Update : Old Favourites Make a Comeback
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the Sabi Sand is big cat paradise. We often enjoy consecutive sightings of a particular pride or lone leopard for[…]
![Dazzles of zebra, leaps of leopard, proud lion prides and baleful buffalo herds take centre stage in today’s week in pictures. We’ve become used to seeing our big cats stealing leading roles in the wild, but we always have time to stop and observe the smaller species that play a vital role in the success […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WIPDumaAof-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Stripes, Fur, Helmets and Plumes")
Week in Pictures : Stripes, Fur, Helmets and Plumes
Dazzles of zebra, leaps of leopard, proud lion prides and baleful buffalo herds take centre stage in today’s week in pictures. We’ve become used to seeing our big cats stealing[…]
![A few months ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. With much excitement, we revealed images of our active cats enthralling us with their finely tuned stalking skills and ambushing techniques. Over the past few months we’ve made it a focus to place, identify and get to know the big cats […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LeopardMaleTuskers-370x275.jpg "Tuskers Bush Camp : Lone Male Leopard Spotted")
Tuskers Bush Camp : Lone Male Leopard Spotted
A few months ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. With much excitement, we revealed images of our active cats enthralling us with their finely tuned[…]
![Week in Pictures is a round-up of our favourite photographic moments designed to entice you to Africa’s wildest places. This week has provided an interesting mix of big cat sightings coupled with a colourful array of birdlife and other small mammals. Highlights have included a lion kill by the aloof Hercules Pride right outside the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WIPGiraffeEZ-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : A Colourful Round-up of Wildlife")
Week in Pictures : A Colourful Round-up of Wildlife
Week in Pictures is a round-up of our favourite photographic moments designed to entice you to Africa’s wildest places. This week has provided an interesting mix of big cat sightings[…]
![Duma was a force to be reckoned with in the Balule Nature Reserve and patrolled his turf with determination. With his golden locks and respectable swag, he was considered by many to be the king of the central and southern parts of Balule. Easily identifiable by his trademark mohawk, he became a much loved sighting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DumaAfricaOnFoot-370x275.jpg "NEWS: Balule Lion Duma Joins Forces with Klaserie’s Mabande!")
NEWS: Balule Lion Duma Joins Forces with Klaserie’s Mabande!
Duma was a force to be reckoned with in the Balule Nature Reserve and patrolled his turf with determination. With his golden locks and respectable swag, he was considered by[…]
![Less than a week ago our rangers enthralled guests with a rare sighting of the powerful and elusive Hercules pride of lions. The term “Hercules” is derived from Greek mythology. Hercules was the son of Zeus and was believed to have an almost supernatural strength. Thus, it’s fair to say that this burgeoning pride is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AOFHercules2-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Kill Buffalo Outside Ranger’s Block")
Hercules Pride Kill Buffalo Outside Ranger’s Block
Less than a week ago our rangers enthralled guests with a rare sighting of the powerful and elusive Hercules pride of lions. The term “Hercules” is derived from Greek mythology.[…]
![The entire Sun Destinations’ team is excited about 2017. 2016 saw us immersed in revamping new camps in Botswana, pouring our hearts into the latest online innovations and cleverly combining tech with the bushveld lifestyle. The camps and lodges we market, refurb and become involved with on a ground level have become intertwined into our daily […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC_9587-370x275.jpg "Welcome to 2017, The Year of the Safari !")
Welcome to 2017, The Year of the Safari !
The entire Sun Destinations’ team is excited about 2017. 2016 saw us immersed in revamping new camps in Botswana, pouring our hearts into the latest online innovations and cleverly combining[…]
![Dive bombing into 2017 like a kingfisher, owning 2017 like a burgeoning lion pride, relaxing in 2017 like a leopard during the heat of the day and slithering through troubling times in 2017 like a lethal black mamba. This is the first “week in pictures” of the year and we’re excited about the blank canvas […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WIPHipponThambo-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Dive Bombing into 2017")
Week in Pictures : Dive Bombing into 2017
Dive bombing into 2017 like a kingfisher, owning 2017 like a burgeoning lion pride, relaxing in 2017 like a leopard during the heat of the day and slithering through troubling[…]
![As 2016 heads off into the sunset, we bid a farewell to a year that saw plenty of endearing and heartbreaking wildlife moments. As we gradually move into an exciting blank canvas of 2017, we’d like to celebrate the wild by showcasing our top sunset photos. As the sun sinks into the horizon and puts […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EmGatlandSunsetGiraffe-370x275.jpg "2016 Heads Off into the Golden Sunset")
2016 Heads Off into the Golden Sunset
As 2016 heads off into the sunset, we bid a farewell to a year that saw plenty of endearing and heartbreaking wildlife moments. As we gradually move into an exciting[…]
![The Kwatale conservancy is laden with intricate network of mopane woodland and acacia scrub dotted across fine sand, reminiscent of ancient Kalahari landscapes. Hugged by the Nxai Pan National Park in the east and Moremi Game Reserve in the west in the, this 365 000 hectare concession holds plenty of mystery and undiscovered landscapes, beckoning […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TuskersLanternsinTrees-370x275.jpg "A Tipple at the “Bush Bar” in the midst of no-man’s land…")
A Tipple at the “Bush Bar” in the midst of no-man’s land…
The Kwatale conservancy is laden with intricate network of mopane woodland and acacia scrub dotted across fine sand, reminiscent of ancient Kalahari landscapes. Hugged by the Nxai Pan National Park[…]