![Guiding is an art form. A dance between awareness, knowledge, and intuition. It is about noticing the subtlest of movements through the dense bush: the black tip of a tail swooshing past, a glimmer of colour, a shape out of place. It is about reading the landscapes, from the spoor in the sand to listening […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EmmaGatland10608-Large-370x275.jpeg "Expert Guides to the Wild: Chacma Bush Camp")
Expert Guides to the Wild: Chacma Bush Camp
Guiding is an art form. A dance between awareness, knowledge, and intuition. It is about noticing the subtlest of movements through the dense bush: the black tip of a tail[…]
Posts tagged “ Wildlife”
![Unpacking the fascinating hunting styles of Africa’s predators reveals more than survival. It tells the raw, unfiltered truth about life in the wild. In the bush, especially in dry season, predator-prey action takes centre stage. What may appear to be chaos to come is, in fact, a complex dance of instinct and adaptation. Each predator […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-22-Large-370x275.jpeg "Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild")
Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild
Unpacking the fascinating hunting styles of Africa’s predators reveals more than survival. It tells the raw, unfiltered truth about life in the wild. In the bush, especially in dry season,[…]
![Dry season in the African bushveld is known for delivering spectacular sightings and this season has been full of epic, action-packed encounters. From big cats to birds of prey, the predator-prey action has been off the charts. Here are the latest wildlife highlights and sightings from our collection of camps in the Greater Kruger and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PHOTO-2025-06-24-16-50-31-370x275.jpg "Latest Wildlife Sightings: Dry Season Delivering Epic Encounters")
Latest Wildlife Sightings: Dry Season Delivering Epic Encounters
Dry season in the African bushveld is known for delivering spectacular sightings and this season has been full of epic, action-packed encounters. From big cats to birds of prey, the[…]
![From dawn until dusk, every moment of the day on a safari feels like a sacred ritual that pulls us into the present moment. Waking up to a gentle tap at the door, before even the dawn chorus of birdsong has begun, wrapping up in layers for a crisp dawn game drive with a quick […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_3345-Large-370x275.jpeg "Safari Rituals: Dawn to Dusk Adventuring and Everything In Between")
Safari Rituals: Dawn to Dusk Adventuring and Everything In Between
From dawn until dusk, every moment of the day on a safari feels like a sacred ritual that pulls us into the present moment. Smiles and sunrises at Africa on[…]
![Situated in the vast wilderness of the Klaserie, nThambo Tree Camp sits perched on stilts, overlooking a wild plain. Guest, Max Beeson, sent us some incredible imagery taken on his safari visiting this dense, wildlife-rich region. We took the opportunity to dive a little deeper and find out more about his experience visiting this slice […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PHOTO-2025-05-30-11-54-33-370x275.jpg "Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp")
Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp
Situated in the vast wilderness of the Klaserie, nThambo Tree Camp sits perched on stilts, overlooking a wild plain. Guest, Max Beeson, sent us some incredible imagery taken on his[…]
![Going on safari in winter in South Africa and Botswana means crisp, clear skies, wrapped up in blankets, storytelling beneath the stars, the vast thick river of the Milky Way above. Is there anything more ingrained within our bones than sitting beside a flickering fire and sharing stories? An act as old as man, storytelling […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EmGatland-7600-370x275.jpg "Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats")
Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats
Going on safari in winter in South Africa and Botswana means crisp, clear skies, wrapped up in blankets, storytelling beneath the stars, the vast thick river of the Milky Way[…]
![In the vast tapestry of our natural world, motherhood manifests in many forms. Each is uniquely adapted to ensure the continuation of life. As we honour mothers in Southern Hemisphere today, we shine a light on the remarkable female leaders of the animal kingdom, those whose diverse approaches to nurturing the next generation inspires both […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Em-Gatland-38-370x275.jpg "Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom")
Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom
In the vast tapestry of our natural world, motherhood manifests in many forms. Each is uniquely adapted to ensure the continuation of life. As we honour mothers in Southern Hemisphere[…]
![Most safari dreams are made of giant golden manes and spotted coats, but the puzzle of a safari includes a host of fascinating, less familiar critter encounters that you may never even have considered sighting. Pieces of a puzzle An amazing guide once shared that going on safari is like doing a large puzzle. Each […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EmGatland-1008-Large-370x275.jpeg "Critter Encounters in the Wild: Surprising Small Sightings on Safari")
Critter Encounters in the Wild: Surprising Small Sightings on Safari
Most safari dreams are made of giant golden manes and spotted coats, but the puzzle of a safari includes a host of fascinating, less familiar critter encounters that you may[…]
![Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch the sun slip behind the horizon with an icy drink in hand. Whether it’s a gin and tonic, a cold beer, or something with a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chacmasundown-Large-370x275.jpeg "Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget")
Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget
Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch[…]
![A beginner’s guide for those new to the safari experience Are you considering or have you taken the exciting leap and booked your first ever safari in the Greater Kruger region? Waking up to the dawn chorus, heading out into the crisp morning air to discover what the creatures of the night got up to, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ROGANROAMS_RSK7355_2022-Large-370x275.jpeg "First-Time Safari in the Greater Kruger? Here’s What You Need to Know”")
First-Time Safari in the Greater Kruger? Here’s What You Need to Know”
A beginner’s guide for those new to the safari experience Are you considering or have you taken the exciting leap and booked your first ever safari in the Greater Kruger[…]