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The Lodge Life at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside cemented its position on the map for being a place to spot leopards, earning itself a reputation as being "leopard central". Its location in the newly formed Sabie Game Reserve (previously part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve), ensures guests are never short of, arguably, award-winning[…]

Our Top 5 Compelling Reasons to Choose Mboma Island Expeditions

Mboma Island Expeditions champions eco-friendly safaris in the Okavango Delta, seamlessly blending the best of both land and water-based game viewing. These are just two of Mboma's major drawcards—there are a host of other standout features, which we'll explore in this blog post. Owners Lindi and Chase have created an[…]

Big Cats, Big Stories

It’s Big Cat Roundup Day, a day that we’ve set aside to share a few momentous occasions with our ferocious felines. This is a big story day, where we won’t be sharing images of lions lying around. Today is a bigger and better day, where we celebrate cats doing what they do best: taking[…]

Our 2024 Kruger Itineraries

The Sun Destinations portfolio offers a myriad of Kruger camps and lodges located in game-rich private reserves. From understated luxury at Nambu Camp to intrepid walking adventures at Africa on Foot and magic moments in treehouses; our Kruger circuit has something for every type of safari-goer. Typically, we don't formulate[…]

Decoding virality: unravelling the success behind our Facebook lion video

On 6 November 2023, we posted a video of a lion roaring on the Africa on Foot Facebook page. It was a simple, yet fantastic close-up of a healthy lion belting out his best contact call roar. One of our guides captured the clip, intending to highlight the power of[…]

#KnowYourGuide: Chatting to Tyron from Umkumbe

Introducing our new series, #KnowYourGuide, where we engage in conversations with experienced safari guides across all our camps and lodges. This ongoing series will feature a blend of written interviews and guide-centric videos. In today's spotlight, we highlight Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside, providing an in-depth look into the much-loved guide,[…]

Stories in the Stars

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom