![Going on safari in winter in South Africa and Botswana means crisp, clear skies, wrapped up in blankets, storytelling beneath the stars, the vast thick river of the Milky Way above. Is there anything more ingrained within our bones than sitting beside a flickering fire and sharing stories? An act as old as man, storytelling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EmGatland-7600-370x275.jpg "Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats")
Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats
Going on safari in winter in South Africa and Botswana means crisp, clear skies, wrapped up in blankets, storytelling beneath the stars, the vast thick river of the Milky Way[…]
Posts tagged “ Africa on Foot”
![“The bush is that of a treasure hunt – sometimes you find things, and other times you don’t. And when you don’t, your knowledge is key and your most powerful tool in how to find the things all of our guests desire to see. Although the big “things” are amazing, it’s the smaller things we […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PHOTO-2025-04-02-09-45-06-370x275.jpg "The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries")
The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries
“The bush is that of a treasure hunt – sometimes you find things, and other times you don’t. And when you don’t, your knowledge is key and your most powerful[…]
![Most safari dreams are made of giant golden manes and spotted coats, but the puzzle of a safari includes a host of fascinating, less familiar critter encounters that you may never even have considered sighting. Pieces of a puzzle An amazing guide once shared that going on safari is like doing a large puzzle. Each […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EmGatland-1008-Large-370x275.jpeg "Critter Encounters in the Wild: Surprising Small Sightings on Safari")
Critter Encounters in the Wild: Surprising Small Sightings on Safari
Most safari dreams are made of giant golden manes and spotted coats, but the puzzle of a safari includes a host of fascinating, less familiar critter encounters that you may[…]
![Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch the sun slip behind the horizon with an icy drink in hand. Whether it’s a gin and tonic, a cold beer, or something with a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chacmasundown-Large-370x275.jpeg "Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget")
Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget
Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch[…]
![Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris awaken a sense of awe and wonder in some of the world’s wildest, most untamed places. While unwinding from everyday life, they invite in a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-4376-370x275.jpg "7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach")
7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach
Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris[…]
![It’s been a wonderfully wild start to 2025 so we thought we would share a roundup of January wildlife highlights from our portfolio of incredible camps around South Africa and Botswana. With green season in full bloom, landscapes are lush and bursting with life. Here are just some of the spectacular sightings captured in Jan. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PHOTO-2025-01-28-11-14-35-3-370x275.jpg "A Wild Start to 2025: Wildlife Highlights")
A Wild Start to 2025: Wildlife Highlights
It’s been a wonderfully wild start to 2025 so we thought we would share a roundup of January wildlife highlights from our portfolio of incredible camps around South Africa and[…]
![While the Big 5 are spectacular to see, there are many more wonders, great and small, to marvel at in the African bushveld. From the architectural marvels of termite mounds and the complexity of their colonies to the celestial navigation of dung beetles. The more time you spend in the wilderness, the deeper you are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Em-Gatland-20-370x275.jpg "All Creatures Great and Small: Microscopic Wonders of the African Bushveld")
All Creatures Great and Small: Microscopic Wonders of the African Bushveld
While the Big 5 are spectacular to see, there are many more wonders, great and small, to marvel at in the African bushveld. From the architectural marvels of termite mounds[…]
![In this installment of our #GuestSafariFeedback, we had the pleasure of hearing from our German safari-goers, Sebastian and Anja. This time, they brought along their family, introducing their older teenage and young adult sons to the wonders of the wild. What an incredible way for a family to connect! Would you mind sharing a little […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PHOTO-2024-10-28-15-44-30-370x275.jpg "#GuestSafariFeedback A family-friendly safari at Africa on Foot")
#GuestSafariFeedback A family-friendly safari at Africa on Foot
In this installment of our #GuestSafariFeedback, we had the pleasure of hearing from our German safari-goers, Sebastian and Anja. This time, they brought along their family, introducing their older teenage[…]
![This well-travelled German couple decided to visit Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp for a safari honeymoon. Based in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, these camps certainly deliver in terms of wildlife sightings. While the reserve covers the “wild” aspect, the camps add the romance. With its wooden treehouse chalets on stilts and expansive […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AfricaOnFootTreehouseInteriors-370x275.jpg "#GuestSafariFeedback: German honeymooners choose the Klaserie")
#GuestSafariFeedback: German honeymooners choose the Klaserie
This well-travelled German couple decided to visit Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp for a safari honeymoon. Based in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, these camps certainly deliver in[…]
![We’re thrilled to announce that guests Anna-Lisa and Rick have chosen to feature in our #GuestSafariReview series! This charismatic couple from the Netherlands spent two unforgettable nights at Africa on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, where they were treated to an incredible array of wildlife sightings. They expressed, “We would love to share […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SafariFeedbackLeopard-370x275.jpg "Africa on Foot’s #GuestSafariFeedback: The amazing Anna-Lisa and Rick")
Africa on Foot’s #GuestSafariFeedback: The amazing Anna-Lisa and Rick
We’re thrilled to announce that guests Anna-Lisa and Rick have chosen to feature in our #GuestSafariReview series! This charismatic couple from the Netherlands spent two unforgettable nights at Africa on[…]