![Renown videographers and photographers Shannon Benson (aka Shannon Wild) and Russell MacLaughlin have based themselves at Umkumbe Safari Lodge for the next few days. We’re pretty sure Mauritz, Marius, Nicki and Bradley will ensure they get the opportunity to photograph the big cats of Sabi Sand. But, in the meantime, Shannon has put together a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/UmkumbeShannon7-370x275.jpg "A Visual Walk Through Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
A Visual Walk Through Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Renown videographers and photographers Shannon Benson (aka Shannon Wild) and Russell MacLaughlin have based themselves at Umkumbe Safari Lodge for the next few days. We’re pretty sure Mauritz, Marius, Nicki[…]
![The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is one of the most sought after safari destinations in South Africa. Home to the big five and an abundance of big cat species, it’s certainly a cat fanatics dream destination. All of our Sabi Sand lion updates and big cat sightings occur within the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Charleston2-370x275.jpg "Recent Sabi Sand Lion Sightings from Umkumbe")
![We all know that the Sabi Sand is a huge drawcard for visitors due to its big cat sightings and incredible landscape. The ever-changing lion pride dynamics, the absolute rawness of nature and witnessing the extreme line between life and death are experiences which happen while on safari. Watching a lion pride stalk and take-down […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CharlestonBRad-370x275.jpg "A Fight, Theft & Kill: Sabi Lions Cause Mayhem")
![We’ve displayed a fantastic series of Umkumbe ranger images from our khaki-clad men Marius Zeilinga and Mauritz Senekal. Now it’s time to give Nicki Steenberg a bit of air time. Nicki appears to have quite an eye for bird photography and we’re wondering if she’s not an ornithologist at heart! To throw us off the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/UmkumbeKigelia1-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Wildlife Images from Ranger Nicki Steenberg")
![Due to human/animal conflict, habitat fragmentation and a host of natural infectious diseases; the African wild dog has become an endangered species. Fondly referred to as “painted dogs’, these canines are a delight to witness in the wild. Knowing that you are viewing an endangered species happily living and roaming free in the wild is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wildog1-370x275.jpg "11 Curious Wild Dog Pups Seen at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
![Umkumbe Safari Lodge is the ideal lodge for guests seeking an affordable and authentic experience, where you don’t compromise on game viewing. Located in one of South Africa’s sought after pristine reserves in the heart of the Greater Kruger, it certainly sets the standard in terms of game viewing. The lodge is located on the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/view-umkumbe-emgatland-copy-370x275.jpg "Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
![The rangers from Umkumbe Safari Lodge are at the forefront of the scoop when it comes to leopard happenings within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Our efficient khaki clad rangers, who are talented wildlife photographers, have been hard at work feeding back information to the office based digital team. The Sabi region is leopard central, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nottens21-370x275.jpg "Sabi Sand Leopard Update from Umkumbe Rangers")
![It’s been yet another bumper week in the bush, with the highlights being 1) the sighting of two tiny wild dog pups at their den near Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp; and 2) the sight of a leopard cub with a kill in a tree near Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand. What […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/leopard-move-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Walk on the Wild Side")
![Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end, but rather it was the start of a new life. During the course of last week we witnessed a giraffe being born. A nurturing and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Birth3-370x275.jpg "Watching the Birth of a Giraffe")
![Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back. They tear their victim with their fore-claws and bite them around the throat in an attempt to break their neck, making it a swift death […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nottens1-370x275.jpg "Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon")