![We’ve always been curious about how wildlife behaves without the presence of our game vehicles, so we set up a camera trap on our traverse in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. We are amazed at the action we caught on camera. Three out of the big five – not bad going ! The herd of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cameratraps-370x275.jpg "Video Footage from Our Kruger Camera Trap")
Video Footage from Our Kruger Camera Trap
We’ve always been curious about how wildlife behaves without the presence of our game vehicles, so we set up a camera trap on our traverse in the Klaserie Private Nature[…]
Posts tagged “ Kruger”
![The thing about Marakapula Reserve is that it pretty much has it all. On the doorstep of the Kruger National Park with exclusive guided tours or self-drive adventures on the menu; a luxury lodge with private riverfront views and creature comforts you can’t live without; and its own Big 5 property that is home to all sorts of wonderful members of the wild! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/waterbuck-baby-marakapula-370x275.jpg "From Lizards to Lions and Everything in Between")
From Lizards to Lions and Everything in Between
The thing about Marakapula Reserve is that it pretty much has it all. On the doorstep of the Kruger National Park with exclusive guided tours or self-drive adventures on the menu; a luxury lodge with private[…]
![Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable elephant sighting the other day when their morning walk turned into one very close encounter with Africa’s largest land mammal. A herd of elephants was spotted about 300m away, and under ranger Greg’s expert leadership, they managed to sit down and enjoy watching the elephants drink and play at the waterhole…getting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/elephant-aof6-370x275.jpg "Up close and personal at Africa on Foot")
Up close and personal at Africa on Foot
Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable elephant sighting the other day when their morning walk turned into one very close encounter with Africa’s largest land mammal. A herd of elephants was spotted[…]
![The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures who spend their daytime hours resting to conserve their much needed energy for kills; which is why Maxabeni sightings happen mainly in the dead of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPLeopard2-700x260-370x275.jpg "Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard")
Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard
The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures[…]
![This week appeared to be dominated by predator and big five sightings, in both the Kruger and Botswana. This week presented us with a showdown between a baboon and a leopard at Camp Linyanti. Needless to say, the leopard won the battle and took home his prize. This young male showed no signs of backing […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPLIONESS3-700x260-370x275.jpg "Week In Pictures: Leopard Kill In Botswana And Big Five Kruger Sightings")
Week In Pictures: Leopard Kill In Botswana And Big Five Kruger Sightings
This week appeared to be dominated by predator and big five sightings, in both the Kruger and Botswana. This week presented us with a showdown between a baboon and a[…]
![This week Kevlo have returned from Camp Savuti, located in the Savuti marsh in Chobe National Park. Kevin managed to capture an incredible shot of a male lion quenching his thirst in one of the channels. The Savuti is alive with predator activity and the area is renown for being home to lions that kill […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIP-SAvuti1-700x260-370x275.jpg "Week In Pictures: Lions Of The Savuti And Birds Of The Kruger")
Week In Pictures: Lions Of The Savuti And Birds Of The Kruger
This week Kevlo have returned from Camp Savuti, located in the Savuti marsh in Chobe National Park. Kevin managed to capture an incredible shot of a male lion quenching his[…]
![The Cape Buffalo is a rather unpredictable bovid and coming face-to-face with this member of the big five can be quite intimidating. They don’t actively do anything but it’s that blank, sociopathic buffalo stare that sends shivers down your spine. Interestingly enough, they rely more on their acute sense of smell to detect potential threats […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/buffalobirthklaserie3-370x275.jpg "We Captured A Buffalo Birth On Camera")
We Captured A Buffalo Birth On Camera
The Cape Buffalo is a rather unpredictable bovid and coming face-to-face with this member of the big five can be quite intimidating. They don’t actively do anything but it’s that[…]
![Bull giraffe are not violent by nature but certainly have a protective instinct when their young are under threat. By nature, they are not territorial like many of the cat species and they move from one location to the next in search of cows on heat. The only antagonism that arises between giraffe bulls is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/giraffe11-370x275.jpg "Giraffe Bulls Go Neck And Neck In A Duel")
Giraffe Bulls Go Neck And Neck In A Duel
Bull giraffe are not violent by nature but certainly have a protective instinct when their young are under threat. By nature, they are not territorial like many of the cat[…]
![The Trilogy appear to be staking their claim on the old Ross Pride territory which covers the nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot traverse in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Over the past few months, and in the latter part of 2014, this trio have become a formidable force in “their” reserve. Their presence […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Trilogy4-370x275.jpg "Trilogy Lions: The Boys Are Back In Town")
Trilogy Lions: The Boys Are Back In Town
The Trilogy appear to be staking their claim on the old Ross Pride territory which covers the nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot traverse in the Klaserie Private Nature[…]
![t was one of those perfect days in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Come to think of it, most days on safari are nothing short of perfect. But today, something unusual happened. Jochen and the team witnessed quite a flamboyant display from a territorial hippo defending his dam. These displays of animal behaviour are always […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Buffalo9-700x260-370x275.jpg "Hippo Vs Buffalo At Klaserie Dam. Large And In Charge !")
Hippo Vs Buffalo At Klaserie Dam. Large And In Charge !
t was one of those perfect days in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Come to think of it, most days on safari are nothing short of perfect. But today, something[…]