I spoke to one of the guides, Jason Kipling, from Umkumbe Safari Lodge to find out what camp life has been like over the past week. The Sabi Reserve boasts an abundance of leopard and in the next few days we’ll chat to Jason for a leopard update. Jason said, “Well, Carolynne, this has actually…
Last week I enjoyed a whirlwind 3 day safari of Botswana, courtesy of Sun Destinations. Over the past few months we’ve been working tirelessly at creating combination safari packages for agents – the latest being the 7/8 night package encompassing vastly different regions of Botswana. Areas incorporated included Kazuma Forest Reserve near Chobe, the Okavango…
Matthew, one of the guides at Africa on Foot spent time creating this wildlife video of his sightings in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Feel free to share this video with potential guests who would like a virtual safari of what to expect from Africa on Foot.
If you’re interested in the below special, please contact brett@sundestinations.co.za for the Nett/STO Rates. DAY ONE Upon arrival at Maun Airport, your guests will be met and assisted to their light air transfer to Haina Kalahari Lodge for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis. Haina Kalahari lodge is a luxury lodge situated on…
Camp Kuzuma is an opulant, grand and exclusive lodge located in the Kazuma Forest Reserve in Botswana’s Chobe region. Upon arrival a warm Botswana greeting awaits eager guests who will be thrilled at the sight of a watering hole located in front of the lodge’s swimming pool. Cascading chandeliers surrounded by slate stone designs, colonial…
The newly built Machaba Camp is located in an enviable position on the banks of the Khwai River in Bostwana’s Okavango Delta – one of the prime game viewing destinations in Africa. The Delta comprises lush vegetation, intricate waterways easily explored by traditional mokoro’s and is home to Africa’s greatest concentration of wildlife. The Okavango…
There has been a rapid increase in rhino poaching over the past year and as a result, the Sabi Sand Wildtuin has decided to enforce additional controls at the Sabi gates. Guests will now need to produce proof of their booking at their safari lodge. Should they not produce the required documentation there will be…
The bonus about sending guests to a camp like nThambo or Africa on Foot is that the management team is flexible in terms of guests’ needs. Yesterday guests were treated to a surprise bush dinner. If you have guests looking to tailor-make an affordable safari and have unusual/adventurous requests then please contact our team –…
Cue day 2. This morning was another glorious early morning wake-up call. I say glorious with a hint of sarcasm and air of trepidation. Why? Well, my wake-up call was at 5:00. The agenda for the day – traverse the endless plains of the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in the hopes of finding…
I’m sitting here with an ice cold Savanna (cider) in my hand listening to the high-pitched cry of a jackal in the background. The sun is slowly sinking into oblivion behind the Umbrella trees that are the ever-present mark of the Kalahari. My suede colour canvas tent is protecting me from inquisitive predators and provides…