![Less than a week ago our rangers enthralled guests with a rare sighting of the powerful and elusive Hercules pride of lions. The term “Hercules” is derived from Greek mythology. Hercules was the son of Zeus and was believed to have an almost supernatural strength. Thus, it’s fair to say that this burgeoning pride is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AOFHercules2-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Kill Buffalo Outside Ranger’s Block")
Hercules Pride Kill Buffalo Outside Ranger’s Block
Less than a week ago our rangers enthralled guests with a rare sighting of the powerful and elusive Hercules pride of lions. The term “Hercules” is derived from Greek mythology.[…]
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![It’s been a week of merciful drizzle so far in the Klaserie, and this morning as Africa on Foot set out on an award-winning walking safari, nThambo Tree Camp guests headed off in their new Cruiser to see what was on offer for their early game drive. Turns out: a lot! The predators were out […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/702_3553-370x275.jpg "nThambo’s Predator Safari with Lions and Wild Dogs!")
nThambo’s Predator Safari with Lions and Wild Dogs!
It’s been a week of merciful drizzle so far in the Klaserie, and this morning as Africa on Foot set out on an award-winning walking safari, nThambo Tree Camp guests[…]
![While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were fully submerged inside the cavity of a dead buffalo. There was plenty of high-pitched cackles and excitement surrounding the availability of meat from their very […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/HyenaUmkumbeKill3-370x275.jpg "Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand")
Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand
While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were[…]
![The Hercules Pride has made a name for itself as a ferocious family of lions, determined to remain wild, and intolerant of neighbouring prides. Their usual territory is on a private property neighbouring Africa on Foot, but with the lack of fences in the Klaserie, the lions move freely and lately we’ve been seeing them […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AAA_6524-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Lions Hunting Buffalo")
Hercules Pride Lions Hunting Buffalo
The Hercules Pride has made a name for itself as a ferocious family of lions, determined to remain wild, and intolerant of neighbouring prides. Their usual territory is on a[…]
![On our return trip after two glorious nights at Xobega Island Camp earlier this week, a group of visitors and myself were fortunate enough to witness an extraordinary scene involving two big cats. It all began with a nice sighting of a young male lion, sprawled full length alongside a termite mound in the shade […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MoremiLion3-370x275.jpg "Lions of the Moremi: Brothers in Arms")
Lions of the Moremi: Brothers in Arms
On our return trip after two glorious nights at Xobega Island Camp earlier this week, a group of visitors and myself were fortunate enough to witness an extraordinary scene involving[…]
![We’ll never tire of hearing about the intricate web of the Balule’s lion pride dynamics. Recently we’ve heard about the young Mohlabetsi male coalition adopting the dominant role within three prides (Mohlabetsi, River and Impalabos prides) and patrolling a wide range within the Balule traverse. These rugged boys have conducted kills, mated with available females […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0022-370x275.jpg "Young Lions from Mohlabetsi Pride on Buffalo Kill")
Young Lions from Mohlabetsi Pride on Buffalo Kill
We’ll never tire of hearing about the intricate web of the Balule’s lion pride dynamics. Recently we’ve heard about the young Mohlabetsi male coalition adopting the dominant role within three[…]
![A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. We have yet to identify the individual leopards, but we can confirm that another leopard paid us a visit a few days ago. This is becoming a regular occurrence for Tuskers Bush Camp! With the aid of camera traps, we […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TuskersLion-370x275.jpg "Big Cats of Tuskers Bush Camp : A Quick Catch Up")
Big Cats of Tuskers Bush Camp : A Quick Catch Up
A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. We have yet to identify the individual leopards, but we can confirm that another leopard[…]
![“Something always dies when the lion feeds and yet there is meat for those that follow him” – Wilbur Smith Seeing a white lion in the wild is rare. Seeing white lions on kill, devouring their latest meal is even more of a rare occurrence. Yet, this is exactly what happened at Africa on Foot. Only a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WhiteLionAOF-370x275.jpg "Christina’s First Hand Account of White Lions on a Kill")
Christina’s First Hand Account of White Lions on a Kill
“Something always dies when the lion feeds and yet there is meat for those that follow him” – Wilbur Smith Seeing a white lion in the wild is rare. Seeing white[…]
![Two reasons to celebrate this morning: Firstly, a drizzle of merciful rain pitter pattered on the drought-stricken soil last night, and secondly, the Hercules Pride emerged from their secretive lives to greet nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot guests on game drive! This pride has a reputation for being quite shy, so when we bumped […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG-20160726-WA00154-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Seen in the Rain at nThambo & Africa on Foot")
Hercules Pride Seen in the Rain at nThambo & Africa on Foot
Two reasons to celebrate this morning: Firstly, a drizzle of merciful rain pitter pattered on the drought-stricken soil last night, and secondly, the Hercules Pride emerged from their secretive lives[…]
![Times are a changing for the lions of the Balule, according to news and sightings from Ezulwini Game Lodges… Of late, there has been a fight between some significant males in the area, and the seldom-seen Singwe Pride has made a statement by mating near Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge. The tension between the Mohlabetsi coalition and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0066-370x275.jpg "Balule Lion Fights & Singwe Pride Mating")
Balule Lion Fights & Singwe Pride Mating
Times are a changing for the lions of the Balule, according to news and sightings from Ezulwini Game Lodges… Of late, there has been a fight between some significant males[…]