![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[…]
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![These two certainly seem to like each other (although there’s not much to be said for monogamy in the animal world), and we are getting quite used to seeing the big cats of the Klaserie working on growing their families! This male from the Trilogy coalition – identified by his particularly scarred nose – has […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Trilogy-snarling-during-mating-370x275.jpg "Trilogy lion gets himself a girlfriend")
Trilogy lion gets himself a girlfriend
These two certainly seem to like each other (although there’s not much to be said for monogamy in the animal world), and we are getting quite used to seeing the[…]
![The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve shares unfenced borders with the grand Kruger National Park allowing the unprecedented population of animals to wander through the reserve as they please. Famous lion prides, and leopard territories characterise the area around nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie, while enormous herds of elephants endlessly amble through the mopane woodlands. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/elephant-treehouse-view-370x275.jpg "Elephant visitors at nThambo Tree Camp")
Elephant visitors at nThambo Tree Camp
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve shares unfenced borders with the grand Kruger National Park allowing the unprecedented population of animals to wander through the reserve as they please. Famous lion[…]
![Blogger Carolynne Higgins has had a lot of experience in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and has called Africa on Foot her ‘home in the bush’. Many people have said similar things about this quiet, private bush camp, so Carolynne summed up what she thought the appeal of this particular reserve is, and why she […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/JO9A0610-370x275.jpg "Why you should go to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
Why you should go to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Blogger Carolynne Higgins has had a lot of experience in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and has called Africa on Foot her ‘home in the bush’. Many people have said[…]
![You know you’ve hit the safari jackpot when you don’t even have to leave the lodge to see some excellent game. The thing is, we HAD been out on game drive and we had already had our fill for the evening. The fact that we had a honey badger, a herd of elephants, and a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_1073-001-370x275.jpg "On Safari at nThambo Tree Camp")
On Safari at nThambo Tree Camp
You know you’ve hit the safari jackpot when you don’t even have to leave the lodge to see some excellent game. The thing is, we HAD been out on game[…]
![The Savuti Marsh area constitutes the western stretch of the Chobe National Park, and is famed as one of the park’s primary ecosystems, reputed for the sporadically-flowing Savuti Channel. In recognition of this unmissable safari destination, Camp Savuti has been added to other camps dotted in areas of Botswana’s finest splendour. This small, intimate camp accommodates 10 […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cs_fire_area-e1483704121191-370x275.jpg "Introducing Camp Savuti")
Introducing Camp Savuti
The Savuti Marsh area constitutes the western stretch of the Chobe National Park, and is famed as one of the park’s primary ecosystems, reputed for the sporadically-flowing Savuti Channel. In[…]
![Leopards are some of the most sought after cats in the world. These spotted beauties are far more elusive than lions and are seen in much fewer habitats, but in fact, leopards are the most prolific of the cat species. Living and hunting alone, leopards stay well hidden, so when you see the swish of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Wilderness-safaris-leopard-370x275.jpg "Leopard antics at Mapula Lodge")
Leopard antics at Mapula Lodge
Leopards are some of the most sought after cats in the world. These spotted beauties are far more elusive than lions and are seen in much fewer habitats, but in[…]
![The lions of the Okavango Delta have been documented many times with special focus tuning to their unbelievable strength and learned ability to hunt in water. In Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s film for National Geographic – The Last Lions – a lone mother lioness has to learn to take down buffalo alone. It is an […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Capture-370x275.png "Lioness and cubs with a giraffe kill at Mapula")
Lioness and cubs with a giraffe kill at Mapula
The lions of the Okavango Delta have been documented many times with special focus tuning to their unbelievable strength and learned ability to hunt in water. In Dereck and Beverly[…]
![What stands out most about Mapula Lodge is its prime location in the Delta. The lodge determinedly makes the most of this with a structure that is open and airy, inviting the natural surroundings in through the large, mesh windows and onto the wooden decks. From the bedrooms, the private bathrooms, the lounge, the dining […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mapula-Lodge-Mokoro-Sunset-370x275.jpg "Mapula: One of Botswana’s Hidden Secrets")
Mapula: One of Botswana’s Hidden Secrets
What stands out most about Mapula Lodge is its prime location in the Delta. The lodge determinedly makes the most of this with a structure that is open and airy,[…]
![Whether you are spotting an infinitely diverse number of bird species from the depths of a dugout canoe, or trundling along in an open 4×4 Land Rover while admiring leopard, lion, elephant and wild dog with staggering frequency, one’s love of Botswana can only be renewed after a visit to Mapula Lodge. This exquisite setting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Dining-Map-8254-370x275.jpg "The Magic of Mapula Lodge")
The Magic of Mapula Lodge
Whether you are spotting an infinitely diverse number of bird species from the depths of a dugout canoe, or trundling along in an open 4×4 Land Rover while admiring leopard,[…]