![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[…]
![This morning’s safari activities at Africa on Foot began extra early when everyone in camp was woken up by an animal commotion at 04h30! The unmistakable sound of a buffalo in distress bellowed through the darkness, while the determined growls of lions making a kill added to the frightening calls. Quick as a flash, the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_1204-370x275.jpg "Lions Kill Buffalo while Guests Witness from Treehouse")
Lions Kill Buffalo while Guests Witness from Treehouse
This morning’s safari activities at Africa on Foot began extra early when everyone in camp was woken up by an animal commotion at 04h30! The unmistakable sound of a buffalo[…]
![Frenemies is a term used freely by the millennials and those familiar with urban slang. In the world of wildlife, we believe that lions and hyenas are the ultimate frenemies. So, just what is a frenemy? The Urban Dictionary provides us with a colloquial definition of the term, which is, “Someone who is both friend and enemy, a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/UmkumbeHyena-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Lions and Hyenas : Ultimate Frenemies")
Umkumbe Lions and Hyenas : Ultimate Frenemies
Frenemies is a term used freely by the millennials and those familiar with urban slang. In the world of wildlife, we believe that lions and hyenas are the ultimate frenemies. So, just what[…]
![If it weren’t for your continued support throughout the years we’d never be in the position we’re in today. Your positive reviews, constructive criticism and contribution to our Klaserie camps have ensured we’ve secured a place in the Safari Awards, a prestigious annual award bestowed upon camps and lodges displaying excellence in specific categories. nThambo Tree […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nThamboPool-370x275.jpg "The Safari Awards: Africa on Foot & nThambo Nominated")
The Safari Awards: Africa on Foot & nThambo Nominated
If it weren’t for your continued support throughout the years we’d never be in the position we’re in today. Your positive reviews, constructive criticism and contribution to our Klaserie camps have[…]
![Greg Moran, one of the Africa on Foot rangers, sent through an avalanche of leopard reports. Recently, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has been rife with leopard sightings and we’re starting to wonder if Greg isn’t an undercover leopard whisperer, given his recent encounters. Yesterday, Ross Dam and her cubs were on a kill when an […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/RossDamTree2-370x275.jpg "The Case of the Stolen Kill, Leopard Cubs and Hyena")
The Case of the Stolen Kill, Leopard Cubs and Hyena
Greg Moran, one of the Africa on Foot rangers, sent through an avalanche of leopard reports. Recently, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has been rife with leopard sightings and we’re[…]
![The notorious ratel species has the confidence of a lion, the personality the size of a giant pachyderm and the cuteness of a bunny rabbit. The honey badger is probably one of the most loved, misunderstood and revered little creature of the safari world. It’s built quite a name for itself online and videos of this […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/HoneyBadgerAOF-370x275.jpg "Honey Badger Conducts a Quick Kill")
Honey Badger Conducts a Quick Kill
The notorious ratel species has the confidence of a lion, the personality the size of a giant pachyderm and the cuteness of a bunny rabbit. The honey badger is probably one[…]
![This week in pictures we’ve been astounded by the breathtaking landscapes serving as backdrops to our hungry predators and innocent herbivores. There are moments of mad beauty and strange angles caught on camera by photographers Jochen, Em, Kevin and Chloe. This week in pictures certainly celebrates the exquisite natural beauty of the landscapes, surpassed only by […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AOFWIPHyena-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Moments of Mad Beauty")
Week in Pictures: Moments of Mad Beauty
This week in pictures we’ve been astounded by the breathtaking landscapes serving as backdrops to our hungry predators and innocent herbivores. There are moments of mad beauty and strange angles caught[…]
![Planning a self-drive trip through Botswana? Here’s why you should include a stop at Xobega Island Camp. No visit to Botswana is complete without spending some time in that watery eden on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and renowned bird and wildlife sanctuary. For most travellers, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Lechwe-370x275.jpg "The Delta you can drive to: Xobega Island Camp")
The Delta you can drive to: Xobega Island Camp
Planning a self-drive trip through Botswana? Here’s why you should include a stop at Xobega Island Camp. No visit to Botswana is complete without spending some time in that watery[…]
![The Balule Nature Reserve is home to Africa’s big five and an abundance of species you’ve probably never heard about. On a daily basis, gentle herbivores and powerful predators grace us with their presence. Wildlife often exhibit a set of behaviours which are carefully studied by rangers and trackers. While one can never predict what happens in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ElephantEZ2-370x275.jpg "Ezulwini’s Hidden Trail Camera Films Curious Wildlife")
Ezulwini’s Hidden Trail Camera Films Curious Wildlife
The Balule Nature Reserve is home to Africa’s big five and an abundance of species you’ve probably never heard about. On a daily basis, gentle herbivores and powerful predators grace us[…]