![The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a country renown for its raw and remarkable beauty. For us, it was unchartered territory and an opportunity to go gorilla trekking in the verdant montane […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UgandaCraters-370x275.jpg "Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa")
Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a[…]
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![A walking safari in the wilds of the Greater Kruger is as exhilarating as it is meditative. Here are five reasons to sign up for a Kruger walking safari, pronto. 1) On foot encounters Seeing elephant, lion, rhino or buffalo from the safety of a game viewer is one thing; encountering any member of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WildernessSunset-370x275.jpg "5 Reasons to go on a Kruger Walking Safari")
5 Reasons to go on a Kruger Walking Safari
A walking safari in the wilds of the Greater Kruger is as exhilarating as it is meditative. Here are five reasons to sign up for a Kruger walking safari, pronto.[…]
![Summer is fast approaching and the arid landscape is shifting from crunchy browns to soft greens. Patches of rain have replenished the Kruger landscape and new life is emerging. There’s a heavy presence of calves, pups and cubs, which always warms the heart. Juicy shoots and leaves are sprouting forth, and the herbivores are delighting […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WIPHyenaUmkumbe-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Panthera Power")
The Week in Pictures : Panthera Power
Summer is fast approaching and the arid landscape is shifting from crunchy browns to soft greens. Patches of rain have replenished the Kruger landscape and new life is emerging. There’s[…]
![A warm welcome to this week’s edition of the “Week in Pictures”, an opportunity to share recent images from our passionate guides and photographers. The wildlife sightings in the Lowveld is full of swings and roundabouts, heartache, happiness and excitement. There’s a certain parallel between the ebb and flow of sightings and the ups and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ChacmaLionWIP-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : The Ebb-and-Flow of Life")
The Week in Pictures : The Ebb-and-Flow of Life
A warm welcome to this week’s edition of the “Week in Pictures”, an opportunity to share recent images from our passionate guides and photographers. The wildlife sightings in the Lowveld[…]
![The shy scaly anteater bumbles through the bushveld in search of termites, grubs and other minuscule morsels to satisfy its insectivorous diet. Sedentary during the day, active at night, and notoriously coy by nature, makes this prehistoric armoured creature one of the most difficult species to spot while on safari. There a number of different pangolin species across […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PangolinFours-370x275.jpg "Collection of Photos of Pangolin Sightings in the Greater Kruger")
Collection of Photos of Pangolin Sightings in the Greater Kruger
The shy scaly anteater bumbles through the bushveld in search of termites, grubs and other minuscule morsels to satisfy its insectivorous diet. Sedentary during the day, active at night, and notoriously[…]
![A hands-on safari experience at Roam Private Game Reserve allows guests to dive in and get properly involved with the conservation, veld management and all manner of behind-the-scenes goings-on typical of a game ranger’s day at the office. We love a good game safari as much as the next person. Sitting in the safety of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/RoamCheetah4-370x275.jpg "A luxury safari like no other: Time to get your hands dirty")
A luxury safari like no other: Time to get your hands dirty
A hands-on safari experience at Roam Private Game Reserve allows guests to dive in and get properly involved with the conservation, veld management and all manner of behind-the-scenes goings-on typical[…]
![This week we’ve had another successful week in terms of predator sightings, and the past few weeks we’ve enjoyed a similar pattern of sightings. Wild dogs, leopards and elephants have filtered into the spotlight, providing ample photographic opportunities. Guides have spotted leopards in areas of high visibility, and the wild dogs – although nomadic – tend […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WIPChacmaDogs-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Cats, Wild Dogs and Elephants")
The Week in Pictures : Cats, Wild Dogs and Elephants
This week we’ve had another successful week in terms of predator sightings, and the past few weeks we’ve enjoyed a similar pattern of sightings. Wild dogs, leopards and elephants have[…]
![We’re a day late with our Week in Pictures blog post, but we thought we’d keep you in suspense. We trust our latest gallery of wildlife images fresh from the bushveld will make up for the arduous wait. It’s abundantly clear that the bushveld is experiencing a marked change in weather patterns affecting the landscape, which […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WIPDuikerChacma-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Landscapes and Lazy Days")
The Week in Pictures : Landscapes and Lazy Days
We’re a day late with our Week in Pictures blog post, but we thought we’d keep you in suspense. We trust our latest gallery of wildlife images fresh from the[…]
![Pet-friendly destinations are few and far between, and it’s always hard leaving your furry friends at home when you go on holiday. But at Roam, everyone’s welcome, including Rover. What’s better than visiting the picturesque plains and undulating hills of Roam Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo? Well, visiting Roam with your pet by […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RoamKarooPetFriendly-370x275.jpg "Leave no pet behind! Roam Private Game Reserve’s Manor House is pet friendly")
Leave no pet behind! Roam Private Game Reserve’s Manor House is pet friendly
Pet-friendly destinations are few and far between, and it’s always hard leaving your furry friends at home when you go on holiday. But at Roam, everyone’s welcome, including Rover. What’s[…]
![Last night the team at Walkers Bush Villa hosted a launch party and invited a few industry professionals, and a number of other guests. Delectable canapés married with lavish accompaniments ensured belly growling was kept to a minimum. A veritable smorgasbord of craft gins were served, together with a fine wine selection and a locally produced […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WalkersBushVillaPeople-370x275.jpg "Walkers Bush Villa Official Launch Party ! About Last Night…")
Walkers Bush Villa Official Launch Party ! About Last Night…
Last night the team at Walkers Bush Villa hosted a launch party and invited a few industry professionals, and a number of other guests. Delectable canapés married with lavish accompaniments[…]