![Hazy sunsets, turquoise mirages and sugar-white sand is what comes to mind we talk about island life. But now it’s time to scrap that stereotype and formulate a new image of what island life in Africa is about. The island life we’re referring to is rare, mystical and filled with wildlife wonder and it all […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/XobegaIslandBirdingMarabou-370x275.jpg "Indulge in the Island Life in Botswana")
Indulge in the Island Life in Botswana
Hazy sunsets, turquoise mirages and sugar-white sand is what comes to mind we talk about island life. But now it’s time to scrap that stereotype and formulate a new image[…]
![First of all, happy Friday one and all! It’s already a good day, and can only be made better by this long list of some of the best wildlife photography to come out of our Kruger and Botswana safari lodges this week. It’s been a cracker all round, with predator sightings from top to bottom, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EM-GATLAND-6449-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Feast for the Eyes")
Week in Pictures: A Feast for the Eyes
First of all, happy Friday one and all! It’s already a good day, and can only be made better by this long list of some of the best wildlife photography[…]
![Mxabene patrols his turf around Umkumbe Safari Lodge with the swagger of king and relaxed confidence of a born leader. This tom cat reminds us of an ancient ancestor that rule over the surrounding lands. Max, as he is fondly known, protects his turf with vigour and wards off any intruders with ferocity, true to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Max7-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopard Action: Mad Max Makes a Kill")
Umkumbe Leopard Action: Mad Max Makes a Kill
Mxabene patrols his turf around Umkumbe Safari Lodge with the swagger of king and relaxed confidence of a born leader. This tom cat reminds us of an ancient ancestor that[…]
![Photographer Em Gatland spotted lion cubs in the Moremi Game Reserve while enjoying the land based transfer from Tuskers Bush Camp through to Xobega Island Camp in the Okavango Delta. More than just a standard road transfer, this route explores the mopane woodlands, acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons of the Moremi. This is basically an extended game drive […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/MoremiLioness8-370x275.jpg "Photographing Lion Cubs in Moremi Game Reserve")
Photographing Lion Cubs in Moremi Game Reserve
Photographer Em Gatland spotted lion cubs in the Moremi Game Reserve while enjoying the land based transfer from Tuskers Bush Camp through to Xobega Island Camp in the Okavango Delta. More than just[…]
![The title of this week’s “Week in Pictures” seemed fitting given the recent election results. But we’re not here to discuss politics – our focus is capturing the art of wildlife movement, photographing melodramatic landscapes and filming geographical marvels that would leave David Attenborough’s speechless. Our photographers get the vote this time round and their photography […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/WIPXobegaSunsetStorksJen-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Wildlife Photos Set to Trump the Photography Poll")
Week in Pictures : Wildlife Photos Set to Trump the Photography Poll
The title of this week’s “Week in Pictures” seemed fitting given the recent election results. But we’re not here to discuss politics – our focus is capturing the art of wildlife[…]
![The grazers and the browsers of the Balule Nature Reserve form an integral part of the delicate eco-system of the Kruger. The graceful antelope are often overlooked in favour of larger game, but the role of these even-toed ungulates in reserves is paramount to its success. Antelope are ruminants and use their lower incisors to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EZImpala-370x275.jpg "Celebrating the Graceful Antelope of Ezulwini Game Lodges")
Celebrating the Graceful Antelope of Ezulwini Game Lodges
The grazers and the browsers of the Balule Nature Reserve form an integral part of the delicate eco-system of the Kruger. The graceful antelope are often overlooked in favour of[…]
![A week into November, and silly season is soon upon us! The world is beginning to think about the holidays that lie ahead and perhaps some are heading into the African wilderness for an end-of-year celebration. In the bush, we see less of the festive season decorations adorning shop windows, and more of the seasonal […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AAA_7708-2-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Welcoming the Silly Season")
Week in Pictures: Welcoming the Silly Season
A week into November, and silly season is soon upon us! The world is beginning to think about the holidays that lie ahead and perhaps some are heading into the[…]
![When Africa on Foot guide, Mike, stumbled upon a small herd of elephants standing in a huddle, he was delighted to see there was a small calf hiding in the middle, offering his guests a rare opportunity to see the world’s largest land mammal as a tiny baby. They are among the cutest of the cute, with wildly […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AAA_8031-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Newborn Elephant Finding Its Feet in Klaserie")
VIDEO: Newborn Elephant Finding Its Feet in Klaserie
When Africa on Foot guide, Mike, stumbled upon a small herd of elephants standing in a huddle, he was delighted to see there was a small calf hiding in the middle, offering his[…]
![Daniel Dugmore, one of our avid wildlife photographers, is based at Tuskers Bush Camp. His unwavering passion for the bushveld and intimate knowledge of the Kalahari Moremi corridor area of Botswana, makes him the ideal candidate for documenting the wildlife mysteries of this 365 000 hectare concession! Over the past few months, prior to Dan’s arrival, conservationists strategically […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/MAleLeopardPipes-370x275.jpg "Tales from Tuskers Camera Trap : Leopard Explores the Pan")
Tales from Tuskers Camera Trap : Leopard Explores the Pan
Daniel Dugmore, one of our avid wildlife photographers, is based at Tuskers Bush Camp. His unwavering passion for the bushveld and intimate knowledge of the Kalahari Moremi corridor area of Botswana, makes[…]
![Almost every night, Tuskers Bush Camp resident photographer, Daniel Dugmore, has heard lions calling around camp. The deep, resonating sound has penetrated the still, dark atmosphere, and with there being no fences around the camp, the powerful roar can be heard loud and clear. Guests enjoying the evening skies from around the campfire are treated to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0388-370x275.jpg "Tales from Tuskers Camera Trap: Lions at Tent 6 Pan!")
Tales from Tuskers Camera Trap: Lions at Tent 6 Pan!
Almost every night, Tuskers Bush Camp resident photographer, Daniel Dugmore, has heard lions calling around camp. The deep, resonating sound has penetrated the still, dark atmosphere, and with there being no[…]