![There’s no denying that khaki fever is a reality. Much the same as a uniformed soldier, pilot, ship captain, or Navy SEAl, a game ranger donning khakis, epaulets, and a t-shirt tan evokes an undeniable response from mere civillians. Just like animal instinct, the most primal laws of attraction apply in the bush, and one would […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jen-and-Greg-2-370x275.jpg "Valentine’s Day Special: Love Blossoms in the Bush")
Valentine’s Day Special: Love Blossoms in the Bush
There’s no denying that khaki fever is a reality. Much the same as a uniformed soldier, pilot, ship captain, or Navy SEAl, a game ranger donning khakis, epaulets, and a[…]
![We had to throw in the word “love” in our title given that it’s Valentine’s day on Sunday. Overly commercialised, somewhat cheesy and over-the-top; but yet another reason to celebrate our love…of nature ! We actually have something special in store for you this Valentine’s day, so check in again on the 14th to find out how […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WildDogScurry-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Wildlife Photos Compiled with Love")
Week in Pictures : Wildlife Photos Compiled with Love
We had to throw in the word “love” in our title given that it’s Valentine’s day on Sunday. Overly commercialised, somewhat cheesy and over-the-top; but yet another reason to celebrate our[…]
![The Balule Nature Reserve is one of the Greater Kruger’s hidden gems. Untouched by commercialism and sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park ; the Balule certainly deserves a place in the crème de la crème of safari guides. The Balule is home to the big five. The Olifants River courses through the reserve, which creates […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Sunset-370x275.jpg "Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Balule Nature Reserve")
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Balule Nature Reserve
The Balule Nature Reserve is one of the Greater Kruger’s hidden gems. Untouched by commercialism and sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park ; the Balule certainly deserves a place[…]
![The festive season bought a flurry of activity to the Klaserie, despite the looming drought and lack of steady rainfall. The past few years the Klaserie has enjoyed consistent rainfall during the Summer season, but the change in climate is evident in the behaviour from plains game to the big game at the top of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WIPFeb6-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : The Day of the Leopard")
Week in Pics : The Day of the Leopard
The festive season bought a flurry of activity to the Klaserie, despite the looming drought and lack of steady rainfall. The past few years the Klaserie has enjoyed consistent rainfall[…]
![Animated and endlessly cheerful, Natasha Mazini is an uplifting spirit at Africa on Foot where she works as an energetic chef, perfecting the recipe for South Africa’s famous malva pudding. The bush camp kitchen is always alive with chatter and laughter, as the tempting aromas of sizzling bacon and home-baked quiches fill the air. You can […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Natasha-serving-freshly-baked-bread-370x275.jpg "Africa on Foot Chef: Natasha Mazini")
Africa on Foot Chef: Natasha Mazini
Animated and endlessly cheerful, Natasha Mazini is an uplifting spirit at Africa on Foot where she works as an energetic chef, perfecting the recipe for South Africa’s famous malva pudding. The[…]
![What a weekend it’s been! It’s probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties were out and about at the same time as we were. Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp also enjoyed scenes of elephant, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160129-_MG_7635-370x275.jpg "Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala")
Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala
What a weekend it’s been! It’s probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties[…]
![The mighty sun has been out in full force in the Kruger and temperatures have reached an uncomfortable 40 degrees celsius. The landscape is shifting before our eyes and wildlife have been flocking to available water sources, which are scarce. Certain species of wildlife thrives in these kinds of conditions and plenty of arid plant life […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WIPnTham1-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Wildlife Seek Water Sources")
Week in Pictures : Wildlife Seek Water Sources
The mighty sun has been out in full force in the Kruger and temperatures have reached an uncomfortable 40 degrees celsius. The landscape is shifting before our eyes and wildlife have[…]
![Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life, and the current drought in South Africa has had an undeniable effect on the animals in the Klaserie, but all is not lost. Take a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_0020-370x275.jpg "How South Africa’s Drought has affected the Klaserie")
How South Africa’s Drought has affected the Klaserie
Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life,[…]
![From the back of the vehicle, under the disguise of his sparkling new just-bought-for-safari pith helmet, Hugh Cooper-Higginbotham shouted, “Hey ranger, look at that bloat of hippo, crash of rhino and band of mongoose”. You’re probably wondering how Hugh had such insight into the linguistic depths of wildlife nouns. It’s no mystery. Hugh’s linguistic skills […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EZWIP5-370x275.jpg "Collective Nouns : Animals in the Kruger")
Collective Nouns : Animals in the Kruger
From the back of the vehicle, under the disguise of his sparkling new just-bought-for-safari pith helmet, Hugh Cooper-Higginbotham shouted, “Hey ranger, look at that bloat of hippo, crash of rhino[…]
![The location of the lion kill was full of activity yesterday afternoon. With hyenas getting into position to get a piece the buffalo carcass, we were anticipating a bit of snarling from both the Ross Breakaways and the clan of scavengers, but what we weren’t anticipating was the arrival of a pack of wild dogs! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lion-charge-black-and-white-370x275.jpg "Lions Chase Hyenas & Wild Dogs Off Their Kill")
Lions Chase Hyenas & Wild Dogs Off Their Kill
The location of the lion kill was full of activity yesterday afternoon. With hyenas getting into position to get a piece the buffalo carcass, we were anticipating a bit of[…]