![There has been a very definite presence of big cats throughout all the reserves. While we’re not neglecting the other incredible sightings of pachyderms, general game, the endangered wild dogs, flutterings of birds, deadly raptors and giant herbivores; it’s just that the big cats have stuck out like a sore thumb (sorry, paw) this week. The […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WIPLeopardnThambo-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Felidae Family Dominate Our Sightings")
Week in Pics : Felidae Family Dominate Our Sightings
There has been a very definite presence of big cats throughout all the reserves. While we’re not neglecting the other incredible sightings of pachyderms, general game, the endangered wild dogs, flutterings[…]
![Now you might think that just because these creatures don’t have a mane and an earth-shattering roar that they are somewhat less worthy of the hours we spend watching them; however, birds are decidedly more interesting than watching sleeping lions snore! Twitchers, as we are called, are fascinated by birds and their behaviour. An undeniable flutter […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KoriBustard-Tuskers-Oct-2016-370x275.jpg "Tuskers Birding Checklist: Special Features!")
![Em Gatland has a unique way of looking at the wild world around her and her unwavering passion shines through in the work she produces. Em’s photos reflect the true spirit of Africa, an Africa that is filled with emotion, passion, turbulence and warm heartedness. Anyone can take a photo, but injecting emotion into each shot truly […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EmGatland-370x275.jpg "Meet Em Gatland, Wildlife Photographer")
![Innocent Modise, with his friendly demeanour and warm smile is the perfect addition to Xobega Island Camp. With his range of expertise in the tourism industry, local knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry; Innocent was the obvious choice to fulfill the role as Xobega Island Camp’s manager. Innocent looks after the day-today running of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/InnocentXobegaIsland-370x275.jpg "Interview with Innocent, the Manager of Xobega Island Camp")
![We all love a happy ending, and last week we were confronted with the possibility of losing one of the Ross Breakaway lionesses, only to discover both lionesses well and side-by-side over the weekend and again this morning. This is how the story went… Last week, Africa on Foot guide, Greg Moran, found the older of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSC_2479-370x275.jpg "Breakaway Lionesses Reunite!")
![Two unidentified leopards traversed their way onto Umkumbe territory, giving no indication of where they were headed. Like ghosts in the night and passing ships, the elusive disappeared without a trace. Both leopards were seen on different occasions and sightings were sporadic. There are often random sightings of new leopards and ones that don’t hang around […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mambiri4-370x275.jpg "A Big Hello to Mambiri the Male Leopard at Umkumbe")
![This is a fantastic example of how unpredictable a game drive can be, and how paying attention to the signs and sounds of the bush can lead to an epic, once-in-a-lifetime sighting! Regular guests, Mike and Fiona Clark, are back at their familiar holiday spot in the Klaserie – nThambo Tree Camp. After plenty of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Rhombic-egg-eater-nthambo-Fiona-Clark-370x275.jpg "Snake Eating Bird’s Egg Seen on Safari with nThambo")
![Khwai is a dusty little town on the north-eastern edge of Moremi Game Reserve, set among the winding waterways, floodplains and swamps of the river of the same name. It is a little slice of rural Botswana, full of all the usual trappings: dogs and chickens and small children going to and from school, old […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMGP1773-370x275.jpg "Safari to the Khwai Riverfront from Tuskers Bush Camp")
![The large aquatic beasts and formidable bovids decided to enjoy a civil drink together at a waterhole close to the Umkumbe property. Renown for their big cat sightings and unique predator activity; the Sabi Sand is a premier reserve classified as a hotspot for wildlife. Today, we’ve pushed the big cats to the background and have allowed […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UmkumbeHippoBlack-370x275.jpg "Buffalo and Hippo Share Waterhole at Umkumbe")
![There are over 2000 delegates from around the world currently attending the CITES (CoP17) conference in Sandton, Johannesburg. CITES stands for “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora” and its aim is to ensure that international trade in wildlife and plants does not bring them to the brink of extinction! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RhinoJochen-370x275.jpg "Rocking for Rhinos Festival")