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#MonthlyMankwe: Botswana Emerald Season Update

Mankwe Tented Retreat is thick in the throes of the emerald season, with sheets of rain replenishing the landscape on a regular basis. A recent Facebook post of ours briefly touched on Mankwe's current sightings, so today we're going to expand on Yolande's recent update. From African wild dogs to[…]

The African Retreats Portfolio

Once a month we will use our blogging platform to showcase properties from our sister company, African Retreats. African Retreats does the reservations and marketing for a collection of affordable lodges and traditional bush camps in Southern Africa, and creates activity-based itineraries to match. While most of the Sun Destinations[…]

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside: Authentic Kruger Safari in the Sabi Sand Area

If you're looking for an authentic Kruger safari in the Sabi Sand area, then Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside comes highly recommended. Located in the heart of leopard territory in the prestigious and private Sabie Reserve, Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is bordered by the Kruger National Park and Mala Mala to[…]

Mankwe Tented Retreat Has the Best Safari Lodge Swimming Pools

When you conjure up images of poolside splendour in the sizzling summer season, a safari lodge in the middle of the African savannah certainly doesn't come to mind. Blissful days spent around a swimming pool lapping up the sun and sipping on sunset-inspired cocktails are normally reserved for coastal getaways.[…]

Mankwe Tented Retreat Extends its Traverse to Khwai River

We are very excited to announce the extension of Mankwe Tented Retreat's traverse, which will add huge value to daily game drives. Mankwe's current concession occupies 365 000 hectares of prestigious territory on the outskirts of the Moremi Game Reserve, at that tip of where the finger-like channels extend into[…]

Kruger Walking Safaris: 2022 is the Time to Get Those Vellies Dirty

Did you get a new pair of trail shoes or hiking boots for Christmas? Then it's time to kick start 2022 with a Kruger walking safari! Don't let those pricey Puma's or veldskoen gather dust as you did with last year's gift. Your new kicks are best utilized on our[…]

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

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom

Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit