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The Week in Pictures : "All Things Bright and Beautiful"

This week we owe you a bounty of wildlife images, given that we missed last week's "Week in Pictures" . The usual flurry of activity continues in the Greater Kruger, with the new season bringing with it plenty of promise. The cubs and calves recently born into the reserves seem[…]

Do the Wild in Style at Walkers Bush Villa

Karen Blixen can eat her heart out. When it comes to style, elegance and unapologetic luxury in the heart of the bush, Walkers Bush Villa is without rival. If you’ve had a taxing year and feel like you deserve to treat yourself and your nearest to a relaxing, fully catered[…]

Photographic Portfolio Showcasing Chacma's African Wild Dogs

Over the past couple of weeks, the team at Chacma Bush Camp have enjoyed abundant sightings of a resident pack of wild dogs. Wild dogs cover a wide home range and they're notoriously nomadic, but this pack seems to be quite local and have provided consistent sightings since May this year. The[…]

Make it a Double. Gin Tasting While on Safari in the Kruger.

Gin and tonics while on safari go together like a horse and carriage. The age-old drink, initially distilled from juniper berries, is synonymous with safari sundowners. But why? An old wives tale leads us to believe that the quinine in the tonic water repels mosquitoes. Truth be told, you'd actually need[…]

Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa

The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a country renown for its raw and remarkable beauty. For us, it was unchartered territory and an opportunity to go gorilla[…]

5 Reasons to go on a Kruger Walking Safari

A walking safari in the wilds of the Greater Kruger is as exhilarating as it is meditative. Here are five reasons to sign up for a Kruger walking safari, pronto. 1) On foot encounters Seeing elephant, lion, rhino or buffalo from the safety of a game viewer is one thing;[…]

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