![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")
Buffalo and Hippo Share Waterhole at Umkumbe
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[…]
![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")
Rocking for Rhinos Festival
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[…]
![There’s been a gentle patter of rain falling onto the thirsty grounds of the Kruger. Although not enough to make a major dent in the arid bushveld, some rain is better than nothing. And it appears that a wealth of wildlife have emerged from the thickets to display a set of unique behaviours. This week […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WIPnThamboVehicle-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: A Different Perspective on the Wild")
Week in Pics: A Different Perspective on the Wild
There’s been a gentle patter of rain falling onto the thirsty grounds of the Kruger. Although not enough to make a major dent in the arid bushveld, some rain is[…]
![The splintered prides, the coalitions and the lone rangers of the lion world all lead colourfully intertwined lives. Whether it be a showdown between testosterone fuelled sub-adults fighting for dominance or the consistent mating with females from various prides; one thing is for certain, the lion sightings and dynamics in the Balule are never dull. About two […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0051-370x275.jpg "Balule Lion Catch Up: Intertwining of Prides")
Balule Lion Catch Up: Intertwining of Prides
The splintered prides, the coalitions and the lone rangers of the lion world all lead colourfully intertwined lives. Whether it be a showdown between testosterone fuelled sub-adults fighting for dominance or the[…]
![The cheetah is a slender diurnal cat with a placid nature that enjoys a lifestyle of lone wandering. Possessing the gracefulness of a gazelle and accurate weapon like kill tactics, this big cat sprints at the speed the light; which makes it one of the most sought after cats to see while on safari. They hunt […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CheetahEmGatland-370x275.jpg "Cheetah Casually Strolls into nThambo Tree Camp")
Cheetah Casually Strolls into nThambo Tree Camp
The cheetah is a slender diurnal cat with a placid nature that enjoys a lifestyle of lone wandering. Possessing the gracefulness of a gazelle and accurate weapon like kill tactics, this[…]
![There is no denying it, these two male lions have a breathtaking effect on their admirers. Two magnificent lions with an incredible bond, handsome dark manes, and a growing family with the Southern Pride females, with whom they have a number of cubs. Little mention needs to be made of one of the males’ dangling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC0127-2-370x275.jpg "Portraits of the Charleston Male Lions at Umkumbe")
Portraits of the Charleston Male Lions at Umkumbe
There is no denying it, these two male lions have a breathtaking effect on their admirers. Two magnificent lions with an incredible bond, handsome dark manes, and a growing family[…]
![Today – World Rhino Day – brings global awareness to the battle against rhino poaching, and the reality of a future without the iconic animals that have existed on this earth for millions of years. Tragically, these rhinos, which have adapted to the dramatically changing planet over their many, many generations of life, are now […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/EMG_6396-370x275.jpg "World Rhino Day 2016: Our Modern Day Dinosaurs")
World Rhino Day 2016: Our Modern Day Dinosaurs
Today – World Rhino Day – brings global awareness to the battle against rhino poaching, and the reality of a future without the iconic animals that have existed on this[…]
![While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were fully submerged inside the cavity of a dead buffalo. There was plenty of high-pitched cackles and excitement surrounding the availability of meat from their very […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/HyenaUmkumbeKill3-370x275.jpg "Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand")
Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand
While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were[…]
![The Hercules Pride has made a name for itself as a ferocious family of lions, determined to remain wild, and intolerant of neighbouring prides. Their usual territory is on a private property neighbouring Africa on Foot, but with the lack of fences in the Klaserie, the lions move freely and lately we’ve been seeing them […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AAA_6524-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Lions Hunting Buffalo")
Hercules Pride Lions Hunting Buffalo
The Hercules Pride has made a name for itself as a ferocious family of lions, determined to remain wild, and intolerant of neighbouring prides. Their usual territory is on a[…]
![What could be more exciting than a fresh batch of lion cubs? Not very much! The top discovery of the weekend has to be the breaking news of the new Ross Breakaway cubs. With all the superb lion action taking place in the Klaserie, from the Hercules Pride, to the Mapozas, we’ve had enough to keep our […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0052-370x275.jpg "BREAKING: 3 New Lion Cubs for Ross Breakaway Lionesses!")
BREAKING: 3 New Lion Cubs for Ross Breakaway Lionesses!
What could be more exciting than a fresh batch of lion cubs? Not very much! The top discovery of the weekend has to be the breaking news of the new Ross Breakaway[…]