![The weekend brought about some excellent safari experiences for guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie, especially when it comes to the elusive leopard! One of the territorial females in the area, known as Ross Dam, was spotted with both of her cubs by guides Mike and Greg (aka. The […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0230-370x275.jpg "Leopard and Her 2 Cubs on a Kill in Klaserie")
Leopard and Her 2 Cubs on a Kill in Klaserie
The weekend brought about some excellent safari experiences for guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie, especially when it comes to the elusive leopard! One[…]
Posts tagged “ Wildlife”
![They are the world’s largest land mammals, they are descendants of mammoths, they are the rightful owners of ivory. Elephants have captured the hearts of animal-lovers around the world. They have, unfortunately, been the spectacle of many a circus throughout history, and they have come back from the brink of extinction. These incredible creatures have been […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Em-Gatland-56-of-127-370x275.jpg "Celebrating Elephants at Africa on Foot")
Celebrating Elephants at Africa on Foot
They are the world’s largest land mammals, they are descendants of mammoths, they are the rightful owners of ivory. Elephants have captured the hearts of animal-lovers around the world. They have,[…]
![Last year we were lucky enough to have an African wild dog den established near to Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp, and for a period of time we got to enjoy the adorable presence of a couple of wild dog pups stumbling around the den and being fed regurgitated meat by the adult […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AAA2840-370x275.jpg "New Wild Dog Den with Pups in Klaserie")
New Wild Dog Den with Pups in Klaserie
Last year we were lucky enough to have an African wild dog den established near to Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp, and for a period of time we[…]
![For most people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive and careful, and primarily hunt at night, so the chances of catching them making a kill are low. At Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however, one’s chances […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tatowa-3-370x275.jpg "Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
For most people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive[…]
![Another working week in the African wild has come to an end, and now there is the weekend to look forward to; but when your working week is spent on safari, there seems no need for a weekend at all! The folks at our bush camps and lodges have sent through their highlights of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lioness-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Safari Smorgasbord")
Week in Pictures: A Safari Smorgasbord
Another working week in the African wild has come to an end, and now there is the weekend to look forward to; but when your working week is spent on[…]
![This is the second instalment of a video blog series dedicated to what our rangers capture on camera traps around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp and at the surrounding pans and waterholes. It was a busy week at Twin Pans, which is where nThambo guide, Bjorn, positioned his camera trap, and thanks to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Untitled-1-370x275.jpg "Weekly Camera Trap Footage from Klaserie")
Weekly Camera Trap Footage from Klaserie
This is the second instalment of a video blog series dedicated to what our rangers capture on camera traps around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp and at the[…]
![Earlier this month, we reported the presence of two unknown male lions intruding on what we know to be Trilogy lion territory. This pair of males entered the equation right in the middle of a tense couple of days, as the Mabande male (also a newcomer) had staked his claim by mating with the Ross […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Em-Gatland-1-of-2-370x275.jpg "New Lions in Klaserie: Enter the Mapoza Males")
New Lions in Klaserie: Enter the Mapoza Males
Earlier this month, we reported the presence of two unknown male lions intruding on what we know to be Trilogy lion territory. This pair of males entered the equation right[…]
![If there is anything constant or predictable about nature, it’s that it is spectacularly colourful. Every morning there is a sunrise to paint the dawn peachy tones of pink, and every evening there is a sunset that stains the sky all shades of salmon. Even if there is a build up of cloud in the wide […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/zebra1-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Colour By Nature")
Week in Pictures: Colour By Nature
If there is anything constant or predictable about nature, it’s that it is spectacularly colourful. Every morning there is a sunrise to paint the dawn peachy tones of pink, and every[…]
![Coming face to face with animals in their natural habitat is becoming more and more of a privilege, as various species become rare and endangered in the wild. Our role in the safari world is to offer a glimpse into the wild lives of animals where they live and behave naturally around us. We are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/The-amber-eyed-glare-of-a-Trilogy-male-lion.-At-a-time-when-numerous-male-lions-are-trying-to-proclaim-their-territory-tensions-are-high-in-the-Klaserie-wilderness-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures: A Spectacular Performance of Nature")
The Week in Pictures: A Spectacular Performance of Nature
Coming face to face with animals in their natural habitat is becoming more and more of a privilege, as various species become rare and endangered in the wild. Our role[…]
![It’s not every day your afternoon nap is disturbed by the thudding sounds of Africa’s favourite marula fruit hitting the ground around your tent, followed by the gentle padding of a leathery trunk feeling for the fallen fruit on the ground. Once you’ve come to and opened your eyes, you are reminded that you are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_2760-370x275.jpg "An Elephant at Xobega Island Camp")
An Elephant at Xobega Island Camp
It’s not every day your afternoon nap is disturbed by the thudding sounds of Africa’s favourite marula fruit hitting the ground around your tent, followed by the gentle padding of[…]