![A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. We have yet to identify the individual leopards, but we can confirm that another leopard paid us a visit a few days ago. This is becoming a regular occurrence for Tuskers Bush Camp! With the aid of camera traps, we […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TuskersLion-370x275.jpg "Big Cats of Tuskers Bush Camp : A Quick Catch Up")
Big Cats of Tuskers Bush Camp : A Quick Catch Up
A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. We have yet to identify the individual leopards, but we can confirm that another leopard[…]
![“Something always dies when the lion feeds and yet there is meat for those that follow him” – Wilbur Smith Seeing a white lion in the wild is rare. Seeing white lions on kill, devouring their latest meal is even more of a rare occurrence. Yet, this is exactly what happened at Africa on Foot. Only a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WhiteLionAOF-370x275.jpg "Christina’s First Hand Account of White Lions on a Kill")
Christina’s First Hand Account of White Lions on a Kill
“Something always dies when the lion feeds and yet there is meat for those that follow him” – Wilbur Smith Seeing a white lion in the wild is rare. Seeing white[…]
![There is absolutely no doubt about it: the finest way to see the Okavango Delta, hands down, is from inside a mokoro, and for very good reason. Mokoros are hand-crafted dugout canoes hewn from a single piece of timber. Craftsmen often used to use the wood of the Kigelia or sausage tree for its lightness, buoyancy, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MokoroXobegas-370x275.jpg "Xobega Island Camp: The Quintessential Mokoro Experience")
Xobega Island Camp: The Quintessential Mokoro Experience
There is absolutely no doubt about it: the finest way to see the Okavango Delta, hands down, is from inside a mokoro, and for very good reason. Mokoros are hand-crafted[…]
![The week in pictures has tied in quite nicely with “World Photography Day“! Thank you to all of our rangers, photographers and those who capture moments in nature at our camps. Without you, this journey would not be possible. We certainly have an array of colourful species peppered throughout the Kruger. Their bright display of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WIPUmkumbeWhiteDam-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : Colour and Camouflage")
Week in Pics : Colour and Camouflage
The week in pictures has tied in quite nicely with “World Photography Day“! Thank you to all of our rangers, photographers and those who capture moments in nature at our[…]
![This time, the Week in Pictures falls on World Elephant Day, a day dedicated to the celebration of the world’s largest land mammal. In the wild places that house our safari camps, elephants roam free, and are so at home that they take it upon themselves to come right onto the camp grounds, help themselves to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0204-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Born to be Wild")
Week in Pictures: Born to be Wild
This time, the Week in Pictures falls on World Elephant Day, a day dedicated to the celebration of the world’s largest land mammal. In the wild places that house our safari[…]
![Tusker’s Bush Camp is nestled on a 365, 000 traverse and there’s plenty of untamed wildlife hiding in the arid thickets, waiting for the right moment to reveal themselves. We’ve delivered photos of roaming plains game and now its time to show off the big cat sightings. Just recently Tuskers installed a camera trap to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TuskersLeopard-370x275.jpg "Introduction to the Leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp")
Introduction to the Leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp
Tusker’s Bush Camp is nestled on a 365, 000 traverse and there’s plenty of untamed wildlife hiding in the arid thickets, waiting for the right moment to reveal themselves. We’ve[…]
![When buffaloes lose their lives to lions, it’s the beginning of a process of decomposition, and it is surprising just how many creatures benefit from the death of the buffalo after the lions have done their part and eaten the meat from the bones. The entire buffalo gets put to use and all that remains might […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SS-leopard-370x275.jpg "The Never Ending Story: Leopard Visits Lion Kill")
The Never Ending Story: Leopard Visits Lion Kill
When buffaloes lose their lives to lions, it’s the beginning of a process of decomposition, and it is surprising just how many creatures benefit from the death of the buffalo[…]
![The sneaky cats, opportunistic predators and rare pangolins have been the centre of attention this week. Across the board, we’ve seen an increase in big cat sightings and kills close to camp. The presence of fresh carcasses brings with it an influx of scavengers, which always enhances our photographic opportunities. Rapidly declining species such as the African wild […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WIPAOFStars-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Sneaky Cats and Rare Pangolins")
Week in Pictures : Sneaky Cats and Rare Pangolins
The sneaky cats, opportunistic predators and rare pangolins have been the centre of attention this week. Across the board, we’ve seen an increase in big cat sightings and kills close to[…]
![The spotted hyena has a bad reputation in the bushveld for stealing leopard kills and putting pressure on lions to abandon their kills. While certainly notorious for their thieving ways and scavenging antics; the hyena is also actually a rather successful hunter. When there’s a free meal available, it’s far easier to intercept the big […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Hyena1-370x275.jpg "Ezulwini Hyenas Displace Lions from Zebra Kill")
Ezulwini Hyenas Displace Lions from Zebra Kill
The spotted hyena has a bad reputation in the bushveld for stealing leopard kills and putting pressure on lions to abandon their kills. While certainly notorious for their thieving ways[…]
![Given all the excitement surrounding Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Reserve recently, we are discovering that just about every game drive presents something remarkable, whether it be a candy-coloured sunset, the perfect gin & tonic, African wild dog puppies, lions, or a rare and endangered (and hardly EVER seen) pangolin! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_1343-370x275.jpg "Jackpot! A Wild Pangolin Spotted on Game Drive")
Jackpot! A Wild Pangolin Spotted on Game Drive
Given all the excitement surrounding Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Reserve recently, we are discovering that just about every game drive presents something remarkable, whether[…]