![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[…]
![The notorious Hercules Pride has been spotted again on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse, where this elusive and not-so-friendly pride has been seen intermittently for the last 18 months. The last we saw of these lions was 2 months ago when we reported a little drizzle of rain and the unexpected […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MG_3610-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Spotted Again & the “Cubs” are Growing!")
Hercules Pride Spotted Again & the “Cubs” are Growing!
The notorious Hercules Pride has been spotted again on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse, where this elusive and not-so-friendly pride has been seen intermittently for the[…]
![We’ll never tire of hearing about the intricate web of the Balule’s lion pride dynamics. Recently we’ve heard about the young Mohlabetsi male coalition adopting the dominant role within three prides (Mohlabetsi, River and Impalabos prides) and patrolling a wide range within the Balule traverse. These rugged boys have conducted kills, mated with available females […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0022-370x275.jpg "Young Lions from Mohlabetsi Pride on Buffalo Kill")
Young Lions from Mohlabetsi Pride on Buffalo Kill
We’ll never tire of hearing about the intricate web of the Balule’s lion pride dynamics. Recently we’ve heard about the young Mohlabetsi male coalition adopting the dominant role within three[…]
![The unmistakeable high-pitched bird-like chitters of the African wild dog could be heard echoing through the traverse around Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Having enjoyed plentiful wild dog sightings recently, rangers and trackers weren’t surprised that the dogs were out and about. The painted dogs, as they’re affectionately known, are one of the world’s most endangered carnivore […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ToulonPackUmkumbe10-370x275.jpg "Toulon Pack of Wild Dogs with 10 Puppies")
Toulon Pack of Wild Dogs with 10 Puppies
The unmistakeable high-pitched bird-like chitters of the African wild dog could be heard echoing through the traverse around Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Having enjoyed plentiful wild dog sightings recently, rangers and[…]