![This morning’s safari at nThambo Tree Camp was one for the books. We consider ourselves lucky every time we see a leopard, as they are the most elusive member of the Big 5 and their solitary, nocturnal lifestyles make them difficult to spot. Fortunately, our traverse in the Klaserie seems to provide the perfect habitat for […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_5623-370x275.jpg "Leopardess Cleo on the Look Out in Klaserie")
Leopardess Cleo on the Look Out in Klaserie
This morning’s safari at nThambo Tree Camp was one for the books. We consider ourselves lucky every time we see a leopard, as they are the most elusive member of[…]
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![Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the woodwork like never before. The dominant lions are focused on following the buffalo herds, and we’ve seen the Trilogy creep quietly toward areas where they can […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Cleo-profile-370x275.jpg "Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie")
Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie
Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the[…]
![What a weekend it’s been! It’s probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties were out and about at the same time as we were. Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp also enjoyed scenes of elephant, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160129-_MG_7635-370x275.jpg "Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala")
Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala
What a weekend it’s been! It’s probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties[…]
![Leopards are territorial, just like lions, but unlike lions, they are solitary cats and choose to live alone, only pairing up to mate. Leopards are also usually nocturnal, and they are notoriously elusive, quick, camouflaged, and stealthy, making them some of the more difficult creatures to spot in the wild. The Klaserie is home to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ross-Dam-drinking-370x275.jpg "A closer look at leopards of the Klaserie")
A closer look at leopards of the Klaserie
Leopards are territorial, just like lions, but unlike lions, they are solitary cats and choose to live alone, only pairing up to mate. Leopards are also usually nocturnal, and they[…]