![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[…]
Posts tagged “ Kruger”
![The Sand River flows and dries up with the change in seasons in South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld. As the summer heat creeps in, the epic thunderstorms roll in on through great, purple clouds, and the rains nourish the land after a long, dry winter, and rivers such as the Sand fill up and bring life […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Photo-2015-12-18-6-11-44-PM-370x275.jpg "Elephants from above in the Sabi Sand")
Elephants from above in the Sabi Sand
The Sand River flows and dries up with the change in seasons in South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld. As the summer heat creeps in, the epic thunderstorms roll in on through[…]
![It is well known that elephants are some of the most intelligent members of the wild population of African inhabitants. Emotional beings with a mysterious reputation for good memory, elephants have been known to carve out age old migration routes that lead to reliable sources of water, and to remember where herd members have laid […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_5930-370x275.jpg "Elephants digging for water at Ezulwini")
Elephants digging for water at Ezulwini
It is well known that elephants are some of the most intelligent members of the wild population of African inhabitants. Emotional beings with a mysterious reputation for good memory, elephants[…]
![A week into the new year, and things are looking promising! Despite the almost unbearable heat waves sweeping South Africa, 2016 has kicked off with a bang. The Olifants River at Ezulwini is an offer the elephants can’t refuse, and they have been seen enjoying the sweet riverside reeds, alongside buffalo and waterbuck, which are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Flap-Necked-Chameleon-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: 2016 Begins with a Bang!")
Week in Pictures: 2016 Begins with a Bang!
A week into the new year, and things are looking promising! Despite the almost unbearable heat waves sweeping South Africa, 2016 has kicked off with a bang. The Olifants River[…]
![The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so it’s no surprise that Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp found this lone bull elephant drinking from Jason’s Dam. He was accompanied by a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lioness-looking-up-370x275.jpg "All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!")
All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!
The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so[…]
![It’s no secret that the Sabi Sand is leopard territory. There are various big cat stories that have come out of this prestigious Kruger Park reserve over the years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Umkumbe Safari Lodge, enviously located overlooking the Sand River and the population of elephants, buffalo, and waterbuck that […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/White-Dam-2-370x275.jpg "Lady Leopards, Tatowa and White Dam")
Lady Leopards, Tatowa and White Dam
It’s no secret that the Sabi Sand is leopard territory. There are various big cat stories that have come out of this prestigious Kruger Park reserve over the years, and[…]
![There’s no denying that a lot goes on behind the scenes to make any safari lodge run like a well-oiled machine. Africa on Foot is sewn together delicately by a team of people who do their jobs well. One of those people is Alfred Cuambe; a Mozambican firecracker whose role as Head of Maintenance includes fighting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AOF-Staff-10-370x275.jpg "Africa on Foot Maintenance Man: Alfred Cuambe")
Africa on Foot Maintenance Man: Alfred Cuambe
There’s no denying that a lot goes on behind the scenes to make any safari lodge run like a well-oiled machine. Africa on Foot is sewn together delicately by a team[…]
![The Olifants River translated from Afrikaans, means Elephants River. It is the Kruger National Park’s water courses, and flows through the South African province of Mpumalanga, through the famous Drakensberg Mountains, and into Mozambique where it enters the Indian Ocean at a village called Xai-Xai. Ezulwini River Lodge is in the prestigious position of having […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_0202-370x275.jpg "Elephants on the ‘Elephants River’")
Elephants on the ‘Elephants River’
The Olifants River translated from Afrikaans, means Elephants River. It is the Kruger National Park’s water courses, and flows through the South African province of Mpumalanga, through the famous Drakensberg[…]
![This week we’re bringing you an early edition of “Week in Pics”. The festive season is in full swing and we’ll be taking a few days break to recover from an abundant year of wildlife sightings. Our wildlife will carry on as per usual and we have little doubt we’ll be reigning in the new […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/EZWIP3-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: It’s a Wildlife Wrap ! Goodbye 2015.")
Week in Pics: It’s a Wildlife Wrap ! Goodbye 2015.
This week we’re bringing you an early edition of “Week in Pics”. The festive season is in full swing and we’ll be taking a few days break to recover from[…]
![There’s nothing quite like dining in the wild after finishing an incredible game drive in the private Klaserie Nature Reserve. Every now and then, when the weather allows it (summer thunderstorms are regular!) our teams from both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp head out to a clearing in the bushveld and arrange a scenic […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/AOF-Staff-and-Bush-Braai-24-370x275.jpg "Behind the Scenes at a Bush Braai")
Behind the Scenes at a Bush Braai
There’s nothing quite like dining in the wild after finishing an incredible game drive in the private Klaserie Nature Reserve. Every now and then, when the weather allows it (summer[…]