![Nature has been putting on a dramatic and spectacular show in the African bushveld this dry season. As water sources dwindle and the bush thins out, there have been near-daily big cat sightings, bustling waterhole activity to heightened dramatic scenes of predator-prey stand offs. The last few months have been wildly spectacular both on the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_2403-Large-370x275.jpeg "Wildlife Highlights: The Drama of Dry Season in The African Bushveld")
Wildlife Highlights: The Drama of Dry Season in The African Bushveld
Nature has been putting on a dramatic and spectacular show in the African bushveld this dry season. As water sources dwindle and the bush thins out, there have been near-daily[…]
![Roaming photographer and videogapher, Teagan Cunniffe, was recently on assignment at Roam Private Game Reserve. She caught up with the team from Roam, and documented the darting and GPS collaring of one of the male cheetah. In her video she interviews Don from Roam and Dr Willem Burger from EWT. The darting and fitting of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cheetahface-370x275.jpg "Fitting a GPS Collar to Cheetah in the Karoo. A Roam Update.")
![Shaun Atkinson, one of the guides from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, is certainly a good luck charm when it comes to spotting big cats. Come to think of it, most of the guides at Umkumbe enjoy prolific cat sightings. A combination of bushveld experience and knowledge of animal behaviour – and good luck – stands them […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CheetahUmkumbe1-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge Spots 2 Cheetah on a Steenbok Kill")
![Almost a year ago a coalition of slender male cheetah were released into Roam Private Game Reserve. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the team from Roam decided to re-introduce cheetah into an area that once formed part of their historic range. The current coalition have adapted well to their environment, and are in perfect condition. Last […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CheetahFemales-370x275.jpg "A Warm Welcome to the Female Cheetah at Roam Private Game Reserve")
![Exuding grace, finesse and exhibiting lightning speed; the cheetah is an elegant solitary cat that differs greatly from its big cat counterparts. This spotted cat doesn’t possess the strength of lions and leopards, and is (technically) classed as a diurnal hunter. While leopards and lions thrive under the cover of darkness, cheetah prefer to grab […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CheetahUmkumbe3-370x275.jpg "Cheetah Youngsters Attempt to Take Down a Wildebeest")
![When Friday rolled around we said goodbye to the week and could not have predicted the fortuitous events that occurred in the Klaserie over the weekend. It is amazing how a hint of rain can shift the dynamics in the bushveld. The plains game, water-loving bovids and pachyderms are indulging in the spoils of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cheetakillnthambo5-370x275.jpg "Honour Among Thieves: Leopard Steals Cheetah’s Kill")
![The cheetah is a slender diurnal cat with a placid nature that enjoys a lifestyle of lone wandering. Possessing the gracefulness of a gazelle and accurate weapon like kill tactics, this big cat sprints at the speed the light; which makes it one of the most sought after cats to see while on safari. They hunt […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CheetahEmGatland-370x275.jpg "Cheetah Casually Strolls into nThambo Tree Camp")
![Nothing beats a cheetah sighting first thing in the morning! These rarely seen, sleek cats are a real bonus on any safari, and the nThambo Tree Camp game drive this morning was destined for greatness. At Africa on Foot, guests had set out on a walking safari, and when word spread of the solo female […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_4408-370x275.jpg "Check out the Cheetah! Game Drive Winner in Klaserie")
![It’s no secret that the state of the drought in South Africa is having dire consequences on some of the water-reliant species of the Kruger Park. Some areas have received more rain than others, but in those areas where rainfall is severely lacking, we’ve been seeing some interesting wildlife activity taking place. In the Klaserie […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/leopard-at-night-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Seeing Spots!")
![A rare and unique sighting of the ever elusive cheetah took place this morning for guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Cheetahs are a protected species, listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list, and their estimated wild population in Southern Africa is a heartbreakingly low 4190 adult and adolescent individuals. They […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0953-370x275.jpg "Solo Female Cheetah Spotted in Klaserie")