![There are a few safari lodges close to Moremi Game Reserve, but none as impressive as the refreshing and inimitable Mankwe Tented Retreat. Situated a mere 50 km from North Gate and 55 km from South Gate, Mankwe is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that the Moremi has to offer. The drive to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/f7fbde47-76e0-440d-bb97-112161a1e9eb-370x275.jpg "Safari Lodges Close to Moremi Game Reserve")
Safari Lodges Close to Moremi Game Reserve
There are a few safari lodges close to Moremi Game Reserve, but none as impressive as the refreshing and inimitable Mankwe Tented Retreat. Situated a mere 50 km from North[…]
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![The 3-day Africa on Foot Wilderness Trail has grown in popularity since its inception a few years ago. Eager trailblazers have been hotfooting to Kruger to immerse themselves in the wild, while soaking up the rustic atmosphere of camp life. After 3 days of a mind blowing Kruger walking safari and soaking up the splendour […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ChacmaPatioWaterholes-370x275.jpg "Combine a Kruger Walking Safari with a Lodge Stay")
Combine a Kruger Walking Safari with a Lodge Stay
The 3-day Africa on Foot Wilderness Trail has grown in popularity since its inception a few years ago. Eager trailblazers have been hotfooting to Kruger to immerse themselves in the[…]
![A Chobe Lion Pride, called the Mababe Pride, has claimed territory in the southern stretches of the Chobe, and they’re well-known for their marauding antics within the NG41 private concession, which is approximately 6 kilometres from Mankwe Tented Retreat. This strong pride is the largest local pride in the Khwai and surrounding area, providing eager […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/lion-cubs-khwai-okavango-370x275.jpg "Chobe Lion Pride Spotted at Mankwe Tented Retreat")
Chobe Lion Pride Spotted at Mankwe Tented Retreat
A Chobe Lion Pride, called the Mababe Pride, has claimed territory in the southern stretches of the Chobe, and they’re well-known for their marauding antics within the NG41 private concession,[…]
![A Botswana mobile safari is a back-to-basics experience designed to showcase the wild from a unique, off-the-beaten track perspective. Days are spent exploring the wild with local guides, while evenings are spent relaxing around a campfire in remote regions away from where tourist-type safari goers frequent. The quintessential mobile safari is akin to glamping: tents […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Botswana-mobile-safari-370x275.jpg "Choose Mboma For Your Okavango Delta Mobile Safari")
Choose Mboma For Your Okavango Delta Mobile Safari
A Botswana mobile safari is a back-to-basics experience designed to showcase the wild from a unique, off-the-beaten track perspective. Days are spent exploring the wild with local guides, while evenings[…]
![A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype and were looking for territory to claim. They entered at the right time. The pride dynamics in this section of the Klaserie were complicated, and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lionclubsKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype[…]
![Yes. Nambu and Kingly are the perfect couple! The next installment of our monthly African Retreats blog features two contrasting camps that would make the perfect couple if paired together for the ultimate Kruger safari experience. So vastly different in their architecture, but at the core, both these camps have a warm atmosphere, exceptional game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kingly-bush-walk-370x275.jpeg "African Retreats: Are Nambu and Kingly the Perfect Couple?")
African Retreats: Are Nambu and Kingly the Perfect Couple?
Yes. Nambu and Kingly are the perfect couple! The next installment of our monthly African Retreats blog features two contrasting camps that would make the perfect couple if paired together[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat has certainly mastered the art of simple luxury, and encapsulated the true spirit of Botswana. there’s so much to love about Mankwe that it’s hard to narrow down our favourite things about this sanctuary. We’ve narrowed it down to our top 5 selling points. 1. Two Swimming Pools During the height of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mankwe-Tented-Retreat-Boma-370x275.jpg "Mankwe Tented Retreat’s Top 5 Selling Points")
Mankwe Tented Retreat’s Top 5 Selling Points
Mankwe Tented Retreat has certainly mastered the art of simple luxury, and encapsulated the true spirit of Botswana. there’s so much to love about Mankwe that it’s hard to narrow[…]
![Mboma Island Expeditions is a mobile camp situated on a pristine piece of paradise on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. Palm-fringed floodplains frequented by giant jumbo herds, foraging hippos, and elegant plains game provide the perfect backyard for this magical camp. Mboma is mobile, which means it’s set up in a choice of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mboma-Island-Expeditions-Lounge-370x275.jpg "Inspiring Interiors at Mboma Island Expeditions")
Inspiring Interiors at Mboma Island Expeditions
Mboma Island Expeditions is a mobile camp situated on a pristine piece of paradise on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. Palm-fringed floodplains frequented by giant jumbo herds, foraging[…]
![Mankwe Tented Retreat is thick in the throes of the emerald season, with sheets of rain replenishing the landscape on a regular basis. A recent Facebook post of ours briefly touched on Mankwe’s current sightings, so today we’re going to expand on Yolande’s recent update. From African wild dogs to elephants, awe-inspiring landscapes, and beautiful […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mankwe-retreat-elephtants-370x275.jpg "#MonthlyMankwe: Botswana Emerald Season Update")
#MonthlyMankwe: Botswana Emerald Season Update
Mankwe Tented Retreat is thick in the throes of the emerald season, with sheets of rain replenishing the landscape on a regular basis. A recent Facebook post of ours briefly[…]
![Once a month we will use our blogging platform to showcase properties from our sister company, African Retreats. African Retreats does the reservations and marketing for a collection of affordable lodges and traditional bush camps in Southern Africa, and creates activity-based itineraries to match. While most of the Sun Destinations properties are located in Big […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kingly-Boat-Cruise-370x275.jpg "The African Retreats Portfolio")
The African Retreats Portfolio
Once a month we will use our blogging platform to showcase properties from our sister company, African Retreats. African Retreats does the reservations and marketing for a collection of affordable[…]