![Walking the Kruger is one way to start the day. At Africa on Foot it is the only way to start the day. These are some of the most fulfilling few hours one can spend in the bush: Big game encounters in dead silence with nothing to ‘hide behind’ but your guide’s expertise in the field; […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_5426_Fotor-370x275.jpg "On Foot in the Bush: Africa on Foot Walking Safaris")
On Foot in the Bush: Africa on Foot Walking Safaris
Walking the Kruger is one way to start the day. At Africa on Foot it is the only way to start the day. These are some of the most fulfilling few[…]
![In between the leopard and lion sightings currently thrilling Ezulwini guests in the fantastic Balule Nature Reserve, there’s been an impressive bull elephant visiting River Lodge, there was a caracal spotted in the darkness, masses of buffalo, hoards of vultures, and plenty of plains game. What we haven’t yet mentioned, is that the birdlife is blowing […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0311-370x275.jpg "Birds of the Balule")
Birds of the Balule
In between the leopard and lion sightings currently thrilling Ezulwini guests in the fantastic Balule Nature Reserve, there’s been an impressive bull elephant visiting River Lodge, there was a caracal spotted[…]
![A majestic collared Tusker called Shoshangaan is a frequent visitor to Ezulwini River Lodge. This incredible elephant bull is estimated to be 40 – 45 years old and there is speculation that he originally wandered over from the Kruger National Park. His movements and habits are all monitored via the collar on his neck. The […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Elephant-370x275.jpg "Elephant Bull Visits Ezulwini River Lodge")
Elephant Bull Visits Ezulwini River Lodge
A majestic collared Tusker called Shoshangaan is a frequent visitor to Ezulwini River Lodge. This incredible elephant bull is estimated to be 40 – 45 years old and there is[…]
![The Balule Nature Reserve provides more than just a haven for predators and the big five. The reserve is teeming with an array of plains game, such as antelope, giraffe and zebra. Plains game is the colloquial term given to species of antelope and gazelle which are typically found in open plains or savanna habitats […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Giraffe3-370x275.jpg "There’s Nothing Plain About Balule Game")
There’s Nothing Plain About Balule Game
The Balule Nature Reserve provides more than just a haven for predators and the big five. The reserve is teeming with an array of plains game, such as antelope, giraffe[…]
![Staying at the Ezulwini Game Lodges certainly has its perks in terms of game viewing. Getting up close to the big cats of the Balule Nature Reserve is one of these perks. Rangers possess the knowledge and skills to follow lion prides closely; and are pretty talented when it comes to tracking large predators. They […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/OW7-370x275.jpg "Ezulwini Game Vehicle Gets Close to a Lion Pride")
Ezulwini Game Vehicle Gets Close to a Lion Pride
Staying at the Ezulwini Game Lodges certainly has its perks in terms of game viewing. Getting up close to the big cats of the Balule Nature Reserve is one of[…]
![If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature Reserves in the Greater Kruger, and some breath-taking shots from the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute Marsh, and Khwai in Botswana. Afrika Ecco Safaris […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BW-elephant-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Africa Magic")
Week in Pictures: Africa Magic
If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature[…]
![You’ve probably been inundated with photos and videos of the lion prides within the Balule Nature Reserve. Ezulwini River Lodge and Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge is proving to be a hub of lion activity and we’re on a mission to share our lion safari experience with all and sundry. There are daily reports of guests seeing […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BalulePride1-370x275.jpg "The Balule Pride: The Young and the Fearless")
The Balule Pride: The Young and the Fearless
You’ve probably been inundated with photos and videos of the lion prides within the Balule Nature Reserve. Ezulwini River Lodge and Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge is proving to be a hub[…]
![There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a buffalo, their worrying separation from their mother, the oh-so-cute display they put on playing with a lioness’ tail, and then the first time we spotted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lioness-and-cub-awake_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs")
Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs
There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a[…]
![Some people look forward to sundowners more than the safari itself, which of course is ok when you can expect such a stellar show of incomprehensibly bright skies and candy-coloured visions from Ezulwini Game Lodges‘ private Kruger location. We wouldn’t recommend snoozing through the safari, though, because what awaits out there in the Balule thicket […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0104-2-370x275.jpg "The Epic End to a Day on Safari")
The Epic End to a Day on Safari
Some people look forward to sundowners more than the safari itself, which of course is ok when you can expect such a stellar show of incomprehensibly bright skies and candy-coloured[…]
![Lions, leopards and big game are in the limelight yet again. There seems to be a plethora of lion cubs spread across our Kruger camps, which is good news. Lion cubs have such a low survival rate in the wild, so it’s nice to see these tawny bundles heading towards maturity. We’ve also seen a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WIP-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: Gallery of Birds and Beasts")
Week in Pics: Gallery of Birds and Beasts
Lions, leopards and big game are in the limelight yet again. There seems to be a plethora of lion cubs spread across our Kruger camps, which is good news. Lion[…]