![Every season holds its own special magic in the African bushveld, September sees the arrival of Spring – the season of change, rebirth and renewal in the wild. While the parched bushveld still wears its dusty golden browns, the land waits with a bated breath for the first drops of rains to arrive. The first […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PHOTO-2025-09-01-10-47-10-scaled-370x275.jpg "Spring in the Wild: Safari Seasonal Shifts in the African Bush")
Spring in the Wild: Safari Seasonal Shifts in the African Bush
Every season holds its own special magic in the African bushveld, September sees the arrival of Spring – the season of change, rebirth and renewal in the wild. While the[…]
Posts tagged “ Klaserie”
![Unpacking the fascinating hunting styles of Africa’s predators reveals more than survival. It tells the raw, unfiltered truth about life in the wild. In the bush, especially in dry season, predator-prey action takes centre stage. What may appear to be chaos to come is, in fact, a complex dance of instinct and adaptation. Each predator […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-22-Large-370x275.jpeg "Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild")
Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild
Unpacking the fascinating hunting styles of Africa’s predators reveals more than survival. It tells the raw, unfiltered truth about life in the wild. In the bush, especially in dry season,[…]
![From dawn until dusk, every moment of the day on a safari feels like a sacred ritual that pulls us into the present moment. Waking up to a gentle tap at the door, before even the dawn chorus of birdsong has begun, wrapping up in layers for a crisp dawn game drive with a quick […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_3345-Large-370x275.jpeg "Safari Rituals: Dawn to Dusk Adventuring and Everything In Between")
Safari Rituals: Dawn to Dusk Adventuring and Everything In Between
From dawn until dusk, every moment of the day on a safari feels like a sacred ritual that pulls us into the present moment. Smiles and sunrises at Africa on[…]
![Situated in the vast wilderness of the Klaserie, nThambo Tree Camp sits perched on stilts, overlooking a wild plain. Guest, Max Beeson, sent us some incredible imagery taken on his safari visiting this dense, wildlife-rich region. We took the opportunity to dive a little deeper and find out more about his experience visiting this slice […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PHOTO-2025-05-30-11-54-33-370x275.jpg "Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp")
Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp
Situated in the vast wilderness of the Klaserie, nThambo Tree Camp sits perched on stilts, overlooking a wild plain. Guest, Max Beeson, sent us some incredible imagery taken on his[…]
![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[…]
![“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[…]
![Home to over hundreds of bird species across diverse habitats, Southern Africa ranks among the world’s top birding destinations. From the iconic African fish-eagle and colourful lilac-breasted roller to rare endemics, bird watching opportunities abound all year round. Binoculars at the ready, let your inner bird nerd soar as we take a shallow dive into […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EmmaGatland19223-1-Large-370x275.jpeg "Taking to the Skies: The Birding Wonders of Southern Africa")
Taking to the Skies: The Birding Wonders of Southern Africa
Home to over hundreds of bird species across diverse habitats, Southern Africa ranks among the world’s top birding destinations. From the iconic African fish-eagle and colourful lilac-breasted roller to rare[…]
![A beginner’s guide for those new to the safari experience Are you considering or have you taken the exciting leap and booked your first ever safari in the Greater Kruger region? Waking up to the dawn chorus, heading out into the crisp morning air to discover what the creatures of the night got up to, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ROGANROAMS_RSK7355_2022-Large-370x275.jpeg "First-Time Safari in the Greater Kruger? Here’s What You Need to Know”")
First-Time Safari in the Greater Kruger? Here’s What You Need to Know”
A beginner’s guide for those new to the safari experience Are you considering or have you taken the exciting leap and booked your first ever safari in the Greater Kruger[…]
![Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how a safari as well as our lodges and camps play a part in preserving the magnificent wild places of our world. Lasting Impact That Is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-86-Large-370x275.jpeg "Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience")
Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience
Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how[…]
![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[…]