![In 2012 a recorded amount of 633 rhinos were poached. Within two years, this number escalated to a staggering 1020. And these are just the official numbers recorded by the Department of Environmental affairs. There are plenty of unaccounted for rhino deaths which affect the decline of our rhino population. The increase in poaching is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/EmGatlandRhino-370x275.jpg "#WWD2016 : Unpacking Rhino Poaching Statistics")
#WWD2016 : Unpacking Rhino Poaching Statistics
In 2012 a recorded amount of 633 rhinos were poached. Within two years, this number escalated to a staggering 1020. And these are just the official numbers recorded by the[…]
![Just the other day Shoshangaan (Shoshangane) came to visit guests at Ezulwini River Lodge. Little did they know that this would be the last time this majestic jumbo would set foot on Ezulwini soil. It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of Soshangane (aka Shoshangaan), the huge collared Tusker who frequented River Lodge. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_0098-370x275.jpg "Shoshangaan the Tusker Dies of Natural Causes")
Shoshangaan the Tusker Dies of Natural Causes
Just the other day Shoshangaan (Shoshangane) came to visit guests at Ezulwini River Lodge. Little did they know that this would be the last time this majestic jumbo would set[…]
![Just recently we’ve seen our fair share of big cats in the Balule. There’ve been cheetah sightings outside of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, sightings of leopards mating and lions doing what they do best – nothing! Let’s look at how the various big cats seen in the Balule take down their prey. How Lions Kill Their […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EZLions4-370x275.jpg "How the Big Cats of the Balule Take Down Prey")
How the Big Cats of the Balule Take Down Prey
Just recently we’ve seen our fair share of big cats in the Balule. There’ve been cheetah sightings outside of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, sightings of leopards mating and lions doing what[…]
![On the topic of leopards (take a look at what nThambo Tree Camp saw this morning), we thought we’d introduce you to yet another lady leopard we are seeing a lot of: the Marula Mafasi. Marula is the name of one of the most significant trees of the Lowveld, which bears delicious summer fruits loved […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Marula-moving-through-the-bush-370x275.jpg "Leopards to Watch: Marula Mafasi and Ross Dam Female")
Leopards to Watch: Marula Mafasi and Ross Dam Female
On the topic of leopards (take a look at what nThambo Tree Camp saw this morning), we thought we’d introduce you to yet another lady leopard we are seeing a[…]
![Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the woodwork like never before. The dominant lions are focused on following the buffalo herds, and we’ve seen the Trilogy creep quietly toward areas where they can […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Cleo-profile-370x275.jpg "Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie")
Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie
Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the[…]
![Our gentle pachyderms make for incredible photographic subjects. Marius Zeilinga, a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, decided to use his creative streak and photograph various parts of an elephant’s anatomy. He’s captured close-ups of ears, tusks, skin, trunk and tail. We’re loving his black and white photos of these emotional jumbos! Here are a few […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ElephantTail-370x275.jpg "Marius Gets Crazy with Photos of Elephant Anatomy")
Marius Gets Crazy with Photos of Elephant Anatomy
Our gentle pachyderms make for incredible photographic subjects. Marius Zeilinga, a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, decided to use his creative streak and photograph various parts of an elephant’s anatomy.[…]
![If you’ve been a fan of the lions of the Klaserie, you’ll remember the Good. He was part of a coalition of 3 males we knew as the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and eventually, the Good and the Bad became the leaders of the legendary Ross Pride! These two majestic male lions dominated the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0410-370x275.jpg "The Good Feasts with the Ross Pride")
The Good Feasts with the Ross Pride
If you’ve been a fan of the lions of the Klaserie, you’ll remember the Good. He was part of a coalition of 3 males we knew as the Good, the[…]
![It’s a rare privilege to spot a lone and elusive cheetah while out on game drive. Cheetahs are delicate, slender cats that differ somewhat from other brutish feline species. They’re the sprinters of the wildlife kingdom and are often mistaken for leopards due to their similar rosette patterned coat. These solitary cats can reach speeds […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CheetahBillys4-370x275.jpg "A Cheetah in Front of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge")
A Cheetah in Front of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge
It’s a rare privilege to spot a lone and elusive cheetah while out on game drive. Cheetahs are delicate, slender cats that differ somewhat from other brutish feline species. They’re[…]
![Game viewing in Africa is an unpredictable affair. In the space of an hour you might get to witness a predator kill and see the big five. The next day you might only see a herd of anxious impala. This is why a safari is a complete adventure. Your game ranger and tracker study the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_5797-370x275.jpg "Three’s a Crowd : Ezulwini Leopard Extravaganza")
Three’s a Crowd : Ezulwini Leopard Extravaganza
Game viewing in Africa is an unpredictable affair. In the space of an hour you might get to witness a predator kill and see the big five. The next day[…]
![The plump little cherub with his single heart-shaped arrow will be making his annual appearance on the 14th February. Every year, without fail, Cupid appears on just about every piece of paraphernalia. In our eager world of consumerism, we lap it up and keep Cupid in business. Welcome to Valentine’s day, a day when many […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WildDogsMauritz-370x275.jpg "Valentine’s Day : 4 Monogamous Animals Seen on Safari")
Valentine’s Day : 4 Monogamous Animals Seen on Safari
The plump little cherub with his single heart-shaped arrow will be making his annual appearance on the 14th February. Every year, without fail, Cupid appears on just about every piece[…]