![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[…]
![Today is World Ozone Day, a day intended to spread awareness about the depletion of the Ozone layer and how we can work together to preserve it. September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Whether it be in a personal or commercial capacity, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AfricaOnFootEllie-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: Celebrating the Wild on World Ozone Day")
Week in Pics: Celebrating the Wild on World Ozone Day
Today is World Ozone Day, a day intended to spread awareness about the depletion of the Ozone layer and how we can work together to preserve it. September 16 was[…]
![On our return trip after two glorious nights at Xobega Island Camp earlier this week, a group of visitors and myself were fortunate enough to witness an extraordinary scene involving two big cats. It all began with a nice sighting of a young male lion, sprawled full length alongside a termite mound in the shade […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MoremiLion3-370x275.jpg "Lions of the Moremi: Brothers in Arms")
Lions of the Moremi: Brothers in Arms
On our return trip after two glorious nights at Xobega Island Camp earlier this week, a group of visitors and myself were fortunate enough to witness an extraordinary scene involving[…]
![We recently reported the wild card antics from the power hungry Mohlabetsi boys enforcing their dominance over the prides within the Balule. But now it’s time to focus on two other prominent prides on the Ezulwini Traverse – Duma’s Pride and the River Pride. Before we tell you about our recent sightings from the past […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MG_8820-370x275.jpg "Balule Lion Catch-up : The Boys, the Prides, the Drama")
Balule Lion Catch-up : The Boys, the Prides, the Drama
We recently reported the wild card antics from the power hungry Mohlabetsi boys enforcing their dominance over the prides within the Balule. But now it’s time to focus on two[…]
![Rangers in the Balule often stumble across huge breeding herds of buffalo that arrive en masse to the waterholes peppered around the Ezulwini Lodges. The herds number up to 400, which makes for remarkable sightings for guests. The lone bulls, often referred to as Dagga Boys, lather themselves in mud and pass their days by soaking […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MG_3123-370x275.jpg "5 Facts About Buffalo in the Balule Nature Reserve")
5 Facts About Buffalo in the Balule Nature Reserve
Rangers in the Balule often stumble across huge breeding herds of buffalo that arrive en masse to the waterholes peppered around the Ezulwini Lodges. The herds number up to 400, which[…]