![Champions of the sustainable safari experience, Mboma Island Expeditions blends luxury glamping with eco-conscious practices to ensure there’s little impact on their surrounding environment. They truly embody the “travel with purpose” ethos, which encourages people to travel consciously by choosing destinations/places that conserve the environment and support communities. Mboma is a mobile safari camp embraced […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mboma-Low-res-0115-370x275.jpg "Mboma Island Expeditions: Champions of the Sustainable Safari")
Mboma Island Expeditions: Champions of the Sustainable Safari
Champions of the sustainable safari experience, Mboma Island Expeditions blends luxury glamping with eco-conscious practices to ensure there’s little impact on their surrounding environment. They truly embody the “travel with[…]
![A lot is happening on the Botswana and South Africa safari front. We’ve enjoyed a few momentous big cat moments, unusual sightings and strange interactions of late, reminding us why we love the safari industry. From leopards confronting pangolins to lazy cats in the Moremi, and bolshy lions taking two giraffe; it’s all unravelling in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1717fa60-57b7-409f-b12c-4a00ff56152f-370x275.jpg "Safari Snapshot: Latest Wildlife Sightings in South Africa and Botswana")
![Leopards are elusive solitary cats that thrive in areas rich with prey sources, den sites, trees, and easy access to water. The Kruger camps within our portfolio are all located in cat-friendly habitats laden with hidden pockets of bushveld, rivers, outcrops, and dense populations of plains game. Leopards love trees that provide enough elevation to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PHOTO-2023-10-12-12-56-45-370x275.jpg "A Leap of Leopards in the Greater Kruger")
![Birders can delight in knowing that there are over 500 species of bird to spot in the Kruger. Some of our feathered friends are frequent flyers, while others are migratory species and rare lifers. In today’s birding blog, we’re going to focus on the frequent flyers and some rarities to spot in the Lowveld. Compiling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Southern-yellow-billed-hornbill-370x275.jpg "Frequent Flyers: Your Kruger Birding Checklist")
![Congratulations! You’re going on your first safari to Africa and have the privilege of staying at one of our lodges. The flights are organised and the accommodation is booked, but you have a few key questions to “unpack” before embarking on the journey of a lifetime. Because it’s your first time in the bushveld, your […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mboma-Low-res-0213-370x275.jpg "Going on Safari? Here’s Your Ultimate Safari Packing List")
![Solo travel offers individuals an opportunity to reconnect with themselves; gain confidence and independence; and meet like minded travellers. There’s a misconception that solo travel is lonely. But here’s the thing: solo travel means SOLO, it doesn’t mean alone. This adage especially rings true where safaris concerned. Going on safari in a private reserve is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC06306-370x275.jpg "Why Kruger Safaris are Perfect for Solo Travel")
![The privately owned Olifants West Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger encompasses an impressive 9000 hectares of diverse terrain across the Olifants River Valley, just west of the Kruger National Park. The perennial Olifants River cuts through a game-rich region dominated by acacia and mixed woodlands that support the Big 5, over 94 species of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ezulwini-Billys-Lodge-Suite-370x275.jpg "Safaris in Olifants West Nature Reserve")
![Last week we delivered a series of frequently asked questions that really unpacked the essence of an African safari experience. Today we’re increasing our portfolio of questions to cover aspects such as historical origins, the ultimate length of a safari in Africa, and what to wear on a safari. We’re sure that you have questions […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NyalaSafariLodgeSunset-370x275.jpg "The Ultimate Guide to Wild Adventures: We Unpack Your Safari FAQs")
![The word safari is synonymous with the Big 5, intrepid adventures and breathtaking golden sunsets melting behind horizons of endless savanna landscapes. A safari in Africa provides an opportunity for visitors to experience wildlife roaming free in their natural habitat, while indulging in iconic activities that you just don’t experience anywhere else in the world. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AOF-0095-370x275.jpg "We Answer Your Kruger Safari FAQs")
![Embarking on a safari adventure is a dream for many, but behind the scenes, there’s a crucial player ensuring the seamless orchestration of these experiences – the safari supplier. As a key player in the travel trade, Sun Destinations stands as a pivotal link connecting discerning travellers to the heart of Africa’s wildlife. Mallory Kuyk-Michaels, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/umkumbe-sunset-370x275.jpg "Navigating the Wilderness: Understanding Safari Suppliers and Sun Destinations")