![Toto clearly knew a thing or two about the bursts of rain in Africa, so much so that the band wrote a song about it. Sheets of water aggressively pelt down onto heated African landscapes and inject bursts of life into withering landscapes. Those moments deserve to be sung about, and currently the Lowveld is living […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/WIPAOFWaterholes-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Bless the Rains Down in Africa")
The Week in Pictures : Bless the Rains Down in Africa
Toto clearly knew a thing or two about the bursts of rain in Africa, so much so that the band wrote a song about it. Sheets of water aggressively pelt[…]
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![Uganda might be small, but it’s positively brimming with fascinating tourist attractions, including a wonderful diversity of wildlife, teeming volcano-backdropped savannahs, fertile forests, gleaming lakes, snow-capped mountains, and some of Africa’s warmest and most welcoming people. Tourists jet into Uganda to see the country’s most celebrated primates, its population of endangered mountain gorillas, and often […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GorillaSafariLodgePygmys-370x275.jpg "Pearl of Africa")
Pearl of Africa
Uganda might be small, but it’s positively brimming with fascinating tourist attractions, including a wonderful diversity of wildlife, teeming volcano-backdropped savannahs, fertile forests, gleaming lakes, snow-capped mountains, and some of[…]
![We’ve had a fairly turbulent year when it comes to lion pride dynamics in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, with rather feeble attempts from various prides and individuals trying to establish themselves in the area. There have been plenty of lion sightings over the past year, but no dominant presence was felt. There was a definite […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RiverPrideMale-370x275.jpg "Mauritz Chats About the Recent Lion Sightings in the Klaserie")
Mauritz Chats About the Recent Lion Sightings in the Klaserie
We’ve had a fairly turbulent year when it comes to lion pride dynamics in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, with rather feeble attempts from various prides and individuals trying to establish[…]
![“He was first spotted on Olifants main during August last year. We were avidly tracking the Kudyela lionesses, and their movements must have startled this young leopard. The cub very quickly bolted up an apple leaf tree, and the lions never caught wind of the situation. The growing youngster has been spotted on and off […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/EzulwiniLeopardCub-370x275.jpg "Ezulwini Leopard Catch-up : Independent Cub Steals the Show")
Ezulwini Leopard Catch-up : Independent Cub Steals the Show
“He was first spotted on Olifants main during August last year. We were avidly tracking the Kudyela lionesses, and their movements must have startled this young leopard. The cub very[…]
![A new week has breezed past our well-worn Week in Pictures path. I feel that we weren’t given much warning that yet another Tuesday was fast approaching. The past week, we’ve been fumbling around in the dark, thanks to a few government-issued power cuts. Unfortunately, our provider (Eskom) hasn’t realised that we’re not big cat […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WIPEZLeopardCubs-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pics : Let There be Light..Footed Cats")
The Week in Pics : Let There be Light..Footed Cats
A new week has breezed past our well-worn Week in Pictures path. I feel that we weren’t given much warning that yet another Tuesday was fast approaching. The past week,[…]
![Using your purpose-built macro lens to capture minute detail on your chosen subject, is a rather absorbing activity. The results of macro photography can be captivating, and the final product introduces the viewer to abstract and exquisite detail not capable of being seen with the human eye. With the advent of digital photography, photographer’s are now […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MacroBeetles-370x275.jpg "Getting up Close with Our Photographers : We Chat Macro!")
Getting up Close with Our Photographers : We Chat Macro!
Using your purpose-built macro lens to capture minute detail on your chosen subject, is a rather absorbing activity. The results of macro photography can be captivating, and the final product[…]
![Almost a year ago a coalition of slender male cheetah were released into Roam Private Game Reserve. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the team from Roam decided to re-introduce cheetah into an area that once formed part of their historic range. The current coalition have adapted well to their environment, and are in perfect condition. Last […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CheetahFemales-370x275.jpg "A Warm Welcome to the Female Cheetah at Roam Private Game Reserve")
A Warm Welcome to the Female Cheetah at Roam Private Game Reserve
Almost a year ago a coalition of slender male cheetah were released into Roam Private Game Reserve. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the team from Roam decided to re-introduce cheetah[…]
![For the “Week in Pictures” this week we’ve decided to showcase images that fit into either the minimalist or monochromatic category. These unique and varied images make us look at life in the bushveld with new eyes. Our photographer’s seek to capture different perspectives when it comes to images, and we’re pretty impressed with the results. We’ve furnished you […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WIPAOFLeopards-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Minimalist and Monochromatic")
The Week in Pictures : Minimalist and Monochromatic
For the “Week in Pictures” this week we’ve decided to showcase images that fit into either the minimalist or monochromatic category. These unique and varied images make us look at[…]
![Exuding grace, finesse and exhibiting lightning speed; the cheetah is an elegant solitary cat that differs greatly from its big cat counterparts. This spotted cat doesn’t possess the strength of lions and leopards, and is (technically) classed as a diurnal hunter. While leopards and lions thrive under the cover of darkness, cheetah prefer to grab […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CheetahUmkumbe3-370x275.jpg "Cheetah Youngsters Attempt to Take Down a Wildebeest")
Cheetah Youngsters Attempt to Take Down a Wildebeest
Exuding grace, finesse and exhibiting lightning speed; the cheetah is an elegant solitary cat that differs greatly from its big cat counterparts. This spotted cat doesn’t possess the strength of[…]
![We’ve spoken briefly about Teagan’s “conscious” safari experience at Roam Private Game Reserve where she became involved in a few conservation projects currently underway within the reserve. The aim at Roam is to provide a unique safari experience that combines activities synonymous with a standard safari, AND combine it with a variety of conservation activities. Guests are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BirdRingingRoam3-370x275.jpg "Bird-ringing Conservation Activity at Roam Private Game Reserve")
Bird-ringing Conservation Activity at Roam Private Game Reserve
We’ve spoken briefly about Teagan’s “conscious” safari experience at Roam Private Game Reserve where she became involved in a few conservation projects currently underway within the reserve. The aim at Roam is[…]