![Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history and bloodline. These lions are no stranger to the nThambo and Africa on Foot traverse, and provide fairly consistent sightings. Warick’s update is below. Let […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vuyela-lion-Klaserie-370x275.jpg "nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie")
nThambo’s Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie
Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela’s history[…]
Posts tagged “ Africa on Foot”
![During the course of last year we realised that the much-loved tradition of snapping and cracking Christmas crackers is not particularly environmentally friendly. It’s always been at the back of our minds, but it came to the fore when research indicated that there is a 30% increase in waste over the Christmas period. The last […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ChristmasCrackersinKlaserie-370x275.jpg "We Replaced Normal Crackers with Eco-Friendly Christmas Crackers")
We Replaced Normal Crackers with Eco-Friendly Christmas Crackers
During the course of last year we realised that the much-loved tradition of snapping and cracking Christmas crackers is not particularly environmentally friendly. It’s always been at the back of[…]
![You’re only reading this because of the sensationalist title, aren’t you? I’m glad I caught your attention! I’m not literally referring to the creepy side of the human psyche, but rather the exceptional macro photos of our resident creepy crawlies. After the recent rains, a flurry of new life emerged. Plush red velvet mites always […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CreepyRedVelvets-370x275.jpg "Em, Angele, Rogan and Gem Show Us Their Creepy Side")
Em, Angele, Rogan and Gem Show Us Their Creepy Side
You’re only reading this because of the sensationalist title, aren’t you? I’m glad I caught your attention! I’m not literally referring to the creepy side of the human psyche, but[…]
![A coalition of 5 male lions and 1 lioness happen to be the talk of the town in the southern stretches of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The strapping and dominant presence of the lions has certainly fuelled the rumour mill. That rumour mill clunks into action whenever there’s a sighting – debates and conjecture […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/VuyelanThamboVehicles-370x275.jpg "Vuyela Coalition of Lions Gorge on a Gutsy Giraffe")
Vuyela Coalition of Lions Gorge on a Gutsy Giraffe
A coalition of 5 male lions and 1 lioness happen to be the talk of the town in the southern stretches of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The strapping and[…]
![We recently wrote a blog post about the prolific predator sightings in the Klaserie over a 24 hour period. If you recall, there was a sighting of 6 unknown lions eagerly tucking into a giraffe kill, 15 wild dog puppies huddling together on the road, and 3 cheetah relaxing after a recent kill. The lions […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AOFLionstwilight-370x275.jpg "Klaserie Lions on a Giraffe Kill : A Portfolio of Images from Em Gatland")
Klaserie Lions on a Giraffe Kill : A Portfolio of Images from Em Gatland
We recently wrote a blog post about the prolific predator sightings in the Klaserie over a 24 hour period. If you recall, there was a sighting of 6 unknown lions[…]
![The weekend in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was a weekend of absolute wildlife mayhem. The team at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp went from experiencing a steady stream of sightings to an absolute influx of awe-inspiring sightings. The carnivores came out to play, and the team experienced 24 hours of predator sightings. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/nThamboWilddogs-370x275.jpg "24 Hours of Predator Madness in the Klaserie with JC, Rogan, Gem and Jo")
24 Hours of Predator Madness in the Klaserie with JC, Rogan, Gem and Jo
The weekend in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was a weekend of absolute wildlife mayhem. The team at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp went from experiencing a steady[…]
![About a week ago we released the first 3 videos (Chapter 1) of the discovery of Margaret’s Khaya, a hyena den on the Klaserie traverse. Before we discuss the next 3 videos (Chapter 2) it’s vital that we furnish you with a quick recap. Chapter 1 discussed the discovery of a buzzing hyena den deep […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HyenaBlog-370x275.jpg "Chapter 2 : The Little Klaserie Hyena Cubs Emerge from Margaret’s Khaya")
Chapter 2 : The Little Klaserie Hyena Cubs Emerge from Margaret’s Khaya
About a week ago we released the first 3 videos (Chapter 1) of the discovery of Margaret’s Khaya, a hyena den on the Klaserie traverse. Before we discuss the next[…]
![While Rogan and Gem were out on their routine morning drive in the Klaserie exploring the thickets for felines, they came across an active hyena den. Stumbling heavyset cubs came tumbling out of the den, rewarding “Rogem” with a glimpse into the world of hyenas. A somewhat excited Rogan (he’s naturally an excitable fella) sent […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HyenaRogan-370x275.jpg "Chapter 1 : The Discovery of Margaret’s Den and the Hyena Cubs")
Chapter 1 : The Discovery of Margaret’s Den and the Hyena Cubs
While Rogan and Gem were out on their routine morning drive in the Klaserie exploring the thickets for felines, they came across an active hyena den. Stumbling heavyset cubs came[…]
![One of the major drawcards of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania and the famous Serengeti, is the presence of rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting a stocky and powerfully built lion clumsily clambering up a tree, is indeed a unique wildlife sighting. Leopards are our textbook tree-climbers, but lions – […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TreeClimbingLions3-370x275.jpg "Guide JC Spots a Tree-climbing Lion in the Klaserie. That’s Right.")
Guide JC Spots a Tree-climbing Lion in the Klaserie. That’s Right.
One of the major drawcards of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania and the famous Serengeti, is the presence of rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting[…]
![For a world-class experience in the wilds of the Klaserie, and to view the big five from the vantage of both a game viewer and on foot, head to Sun Destinations’ delightful and aptly named camp, Africa on Foot. On assignment for a travel publication, this is my first time at Africa on Foot in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AOFnyeletiBlog-370x275.jpg "TIA: This is Africa (on foot)")
TIA: This is Africa (on foot)
For a world-class experience in the wilds of the Klaserie, and to view the big five from the vantage of both a game viewer and on foot, head to Sun[…]