![Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta are the most sought-after safari destinations in Botswana, one with endless elephants and the other crowded with honking hippos. Chobe National Park is the pinnacle of a true land based safari experience, where spotting avenues of baobab trees and ferocious predators are the order of the day. For […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9c-Camp-Savuti-Wildlife-370x275.jpeg "Okavango Delta and Chobe Safari")
Okavango Delta and Chobe Safari
Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta are the most sought-after safari destinations in Botswana, one with endless elephants and the other crowded with honking hippos. Chobe National Park is[…]
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![Occupying 365 000 hectares of pristine bushveld territory on the outskirts of the famed Moremi Game Reserve, Mankwe Tented Retreat’s rugged wilderness location is certainly a major drawcard for explorers. In addition to their expansive traverse, Mankwe has recently extended their traverse to include the Khwai River, a predator-rich region known for its prolific big […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lion-cubs-Mankwe-Tented-Retreat-370x275.jpg "Mankwe Tented Retreat Safari Activities")
Mankwe Tented Retreat Safari Activities
Occupying 365 000 hectares of pristine bushveld territory on the outskirts of the famed Moremi Game Reserve, Mankwe Tented Retreat’s rugged wilderness location is certainly a major drawcard for explorers.[…]
![A new photographic shoot for Umkumbe has been a long time coming, but with COVID it proved difficult to send our talented photographers on assignment. After the Botswana shoot, our first port of call was to send the award-winning Em Gatland to the Sabi Sand, Umkumbe’s home turf. The guides at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/umkumbe-safari-lodge-bathroom-370x275.jpg "FRESH Room Images of Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside")
FRESH Room Images of Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
A new photographic shoot for Umkumbe has been a long time coming, but with COVID it proved difficult to send our talented photographers on assignment. After the Botswana shoot, our[…]
![By now you’re well aware that we’ve added a new camp to our Botswana portfolio of camps and lodges: Boteti Tented Camp. This rustic camp is an activity-focused safari destination located a stone’s throw away from Maun, the safari hub of the Okavango Delta. For the ultimate Botswana road trip, Boteti is best paired with […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Boteti-tree-views-370x275.jpg "The Ultimate Botswana Road Trip with Sun Destinations")
The Ultimate Botswana Road Trip with Sun Destinations
By now you’re well aware that we’ve added a new camp to our Botswana portfolio of camps and lodges: Boteti Tented Camp. This rustic camp is an activity-focused safari destination[…]
![Bushwa Private Game Lodge is a luxury lodge, and there’s plenty to love about this haven in the Waterberg biosphere. Here are 5 things we love about Bushwa Game Lodge, a property within the African Retreats portfolio. Location in a Malaria-Free Game Reserve Just 2-3 hours from Johannesburg Buswha Private Game Lodge is conveniently located […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2b-bushwa-balcony-treehouse-370x275.jpeg "African Retreats: 5 Things We Love About Bushwa Private Game Lodge")
African Retreats: 5 Things We Love About Bushwa Private Game Lodge
Bushwa Private Game Lodge is a luxury lodge, and there’s plenty to love about this haven in the Waterberg biosphere. Here are 5 things we love about Bushwa Game Lodge,[…]
![Looking for the ultimate choice of Kruger safaris? Then select one of our camps and lodges for a memorable wilderness experience. From walking safaris to luxury stays and accommodation on stilts, the Sun Destinations portfolio offers a multitude of choices. Here’s a reminder of the unique properties within our portfolio. Africa on Foot Located in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1g-umkumbe-outside-pool-area-370x275.jpeg "Kruger Safaris with Sun Destinations")
Kruger Safaris with Sun Destinations
Looking for the ultimate choice of Kruger safaris? Then select one of our camps and lodges for a memorable wilderness experience. From walking safaris to luxury stays and accommodation on[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat holds great appeal for both budget-conscious safari goers, and those with the “money is no object” bank balance. Mankwe is a drawcard because of its proximity to the Moremi Game Reserve, without the hefty price tag. The border of the Moremi Game Reserve lies a stone’s throw to the west of Mankwe, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mankwe-waterhole-370x275.jpg "Explore This Affordable Botswana Safari Lodge Close To Moremi")
Explore This Affordable Botswana Safari Lodge Close To Moremi
Mankwe Tented Retreat holds great appeal for both budget-conscious safari goers, and those with the “money is no object” bank balance. Mankwe is a drawcard because of its proximity to[…]
![The world-renowned Sabi Sand is a major drawcard for safari-goers from around the world, and is certainly on the map as being one of southern Africa’s “known” big cat destinations. Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is well-placed to take advantage of the abundant game viewing opportunities that present themselves on a daily basis. Regular visual updates […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/umkumbe-leopards-370x275.jpg "Sabi Sand Cats Spotted at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside")
Sabi Sand Cats Spotted at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
The world-renowned Sabi Sand is a major drawcard for safari-goers from around the world, and is certainly on the map as being one of southern Africa’s “known” big cat destinations.[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat is a beautiful sanctuary of a lodge located on the edge of the famed Moremi Game Reserve, which means plenty of opportunity to spot predators. There are many reasons to love this lodge, but these are the 7 things that we really love about Mankwe Tented Retreat. Mankwe’s Impressive Traverse Mankwe Tented […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mankwe-spa-retreat-370x275.jpg "7 Things We Love About Mankwe Tented Retreat")
7 Things We Love About Mankwe Tented Retreat
Mankwe Tented Retreat is a beautiful sanctuary of a lodge located on the edge of the famed Moremi Game Reserve, which means plenty of opportunity to spot predators. There are[…]
![The mysterious landscapes and varied ecosystems of the Okavango Delta provide the perfect playground for a wealth of species to thrive. This intact wetland system is a World Heritage Site that forms part of the African Rift Valley System, and is an absolute mecca of rare beauty that seeks to inspire. Characterised by a mosaic […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mboma-Low-res-0239-370x275.jpg "Landscapes and Life in the Okavango Delta")
Landscapes and Life in the Okavango Delta
The mysterious landscapes and varied ecosystems of the Okavango Delta provide the perfect playground for a wealth of species to thrive. This intact wetland system is a World Heritage Site[…]