![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")
![The last few months in the wild have been, well, wild, so we thought to start you off with this beautiful pack of wild dogs spotted on a drive out from Nyala Safari Lodge. Here’s what the animals have been up to in and around our camps. Down South, April signals the shifting of seasons […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PHOTO-2025-04-02-15-55-39-370x275.jpg "What the Wild Things Have Been Up To")
![Home to over hundreds of bird species across diverse habitats, Southern Africa ranks among the world’s top birding destinations. From the iconic African fish-eagle and colourful lilac-breasted roller to rare endemics, bird watching opportunities abound all year round. Binoculars at the ready, let your inner bird nerd soar as we take a shallow dive into […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EmmaGatland19223-1-Large-370x275.jpeg "Taking to the Skies: The Birding Wonders of Southern Africa")
![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”")
![Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how a safari as well as our lodges and camps play a part in preserving the magnificent wild places of our world. Lasting Impact That Is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-86-Large-370x275.jpeg "Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience")
![Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris awaken a sense of awe and wonder in some of the world’s wildest, most untamed places. While unwinding from everyday life, they invite in a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-4376-370x275.jpg "7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach")
![Same Authentic Essence, Luxurious New Feel Nestled in the heart of the Big 5 Olifants West Nature Reserve lies the hidden gem of Nambu Camp. Surrounded by untamed wilderness, it has been luxuriously reimagined. From a new floating infinity pool to a redesigned deck area with secluded relaxation spaces, every detail has been thoughtfully curated. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-15-370x275.jpg "Luxury Reimagined: Experience the New Nambu Camp")
![No need for winter blues when it is summer down South Summer in the Southern Hemisphere (aka winter to those up in the North) means one thing- rain, rain, glorious rain and with it, the blooming of green season and the abundance of all life. Water, after all, equals life. Days are long and hot, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Boteti-Low-Res-0051-370x275.jpg "Green Season is in Full Bloom: Safari in the Southern Summer")
![In honour of the month of love, we dive into nature’s most intriguing courtships and mating rituals in the African wilderness. Africa’s romance extends beyond picturesque sunsets and the safari experience. It reaches into the very heart of its wild inhabitants. From fierce battles between elephant bulls in musth to the elaborate courtship dance of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmGatland-6269-Large-370x275.jpeg "African Wildlife Mating Rituals: A Guide to Nature’s Most Intriguing Courtships")