![This weekend, after guests went off to bed and rangers Mike and Greg were locking up Africa on Foot camp, the unmistakable bellow of a panicked buffalo erupted from the darkness. Grabbing the spotlight and rushing to board a game viewer, the excited anticipation of a possible lion kill set in. Sure enough, not 100m from […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cubs-feeding-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride Kills a Buffalo at Africa on Foot")
Hercules Pride Kills a Buffalo at Africa on Foot
This weekend, after guests went off to bed and rangers Mike and Greg were locking up Africa on Foot camp, the unmistakable bellow of a panicked buffalo erupted from the[…]
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![An elephant, the gentle jumbo of the animal world. So emotional, yet fiercely protective and tough; they’re one of Africa’s most revered species often associated with wisdom. Elephants have the innate ability to express grief, humour, co-operation, playfulness and compassion. Their brains comprise a series of complex folds, more so than other land animals, which […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/elephantnthambo-370x275.jpg "nThambo Guests Get Close to a Relaxed Elephant Bull")
nThambo Guests Get Close to a Relaxed Elephant Bull
An elephant, the gentle jumbo of the animal world. So emotional, yet fiercely protective and tough; they’re one of Africa’s most revered species often associated with wisdom. Elephants have the[…]
![nThambo Tree Camp is located in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and is home to the big five and other mammals. The bio-diversity of the area allows for a vast array of wildlife, which means there are always ample game viewing opportunities. From pearl-spotted owlets to predator kills and plains game giving […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nThamboPeople1-370x275.jpg "Top 5 Reasons to Stay at nThambo Tree Camp")
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at nThambo Tree Camp
nThambo Tree Camp is located in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and is home to the big five and other mammals. The bio-diversity of the area allows[…]
![There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a buffalo, their worrying separation from their mother, the oh-so-cute display they put on playing with a lioness’ tail, and then the first time we spotted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lioness-and-cub-awake_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs")
Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs
There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a[…]
![“We watched the elephant herds drinking from the small splash pool at nThambo Tree Camp and I realised we were part of something significant. In this moment I realised that Africa had stolen a place in my heart. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a friendly herd of jumbo socialising and interacting adjacent to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/elephants-370x275.jpg "Video of Elephants Drinking from nThambo’s Splash Pool")
Video of Elephants Drinking from nThambo’s Splash Pool
“We watched the elephant herds drinking from the small splash pool at nThambo Tree Camp and I realised we were part of something significant. In this moment I realised that[…]
![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in a lot of wobbly wrestling, which is something they will continue to do throughout their lives. Lions have a close social bond, and they use […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4619_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill")
Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in[…]
![Even as they lie sleeping, the vision of this fierce coalition is intimidating. The dominant male lions in this territory have made their mark, and any wandering lions from the Kruger Park would be foolish to take them on. nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot are spoilt rotten with sightings of the Trilogy males, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4843_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Three’s a crowd: Trilogy male lions seen together again")
Three’s a crowd: Trilogy male lions seen together again
Even as they lie sleeping, the vision of this fierce coalition is intimidating. The dominant male lions in this territory have made their mark, and any wandering lions from the[…]
![We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would agree. Each day there is something new to see, and we might not always see what we expect, but when we are watching lions stalking […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0185-2-370x275.jpg "nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill")
nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would[…]
![The African painted dog is a gregarious canine species that lives in closely knit packs. There’s an alpha pair who lead the pack and the rest of the dogs have a tightly woven bond which is evident in their co-operative breeding habits. The entire family is involved in rearing the young pups. This nomadic species […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0194-370x275.jpg "African Painted Dogs Return to Our Turf")
African Painted Dogs Return to Our Turf
The African painted dog is a gregarious canine species that lives in closely knit packs. There’s an alpha pair who lead the pack and the rest of the dogs have[…]
![Time and time again, we’ve found the pair of Ross Breakaway lionesses feasting on warthog. Don’t be fooled, these wild pigs pack quite a bit of weight and a fully grown male can weigh up to 100kg, which is a substantial meal for the two ladies! Armed with dangerous tusks and lightning speed, warthogs are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4276_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Ross Lionesses: The Warthog Specialists")
Ross Lionesses: The Warthog Specialists
Time and time again, we’ve found the pair of Ross Breakaway lionesses feasting on warthog. Don’t be fooled, these wild pigs pack quite a bit of weight and a fully[…]