![This is the first instalment of our monthly Rangers Review, a blog that highlights a few major events and our rangers’ favourite sightings from the month. This is the kick-off edition and we hope to document each notable occasion with a portfolio of images and video where possible. Below are a few of our highlights and happenings […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ChacmaLioness-370x275.jpg "Rangers Review Launch : Monthly Highlights and Happenings")
Rangers Review Launch : Monthly Highlights and Happenings
This is the first instalment of our monthly Rangers Review, a blog that highlights a few major events and our rangers’ favourite sightings from the month. This is the kick-off edition and[…]
![The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, home to Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp, has been rife with big cat activity. The leopards have risen to power and are taking centre stage in terms of cat sightings while on game drive. That’s not to say that we haven’t enjoyed generous viewings of our burly lions, it’s just […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MbiriAOF3-370x275.jpg "The Beastly Mbiri Male Lions Kill a Kudu Calf in the Klaserie")
![Hugged by crunchy thickets, overlooking a drainage line and protected by a canopy of trees rests the much-talked about Bush Bar. The location is hidden, and only our khaki-clad crew from nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot know how to find this magical bar that has seen plenty of gin tastings, clinking of glasses and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/BushBarAOF-370x275.jpg "The Bush Bar : Beat of the Bushveld")
![Warning : Sensitive content Up Ahead There’s no easy way of delivering this heartbreaking message of a cruel and untimely death of a curious leopard cub. How this fluffy rosette patterned cat met its fate isn’t unusual, but was downright strange to witness. The event will certainly go down in the Klaserie’s history book of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/LeopardKilling2-370x275.jpg "Massive Male Leopard Kills 6 Month Old Leopard Cub, Then Eats It")
![The two Mbiri male lions are a powerful coalition that traverse the rugged landscape of the both the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves. These are the two Mbiri males, often seen on our traverse. Guests were lucky enough to see these cats on the banks of a waterhole while out on morning game drive. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MbiriLion4-370x275.jpg "#TalesFromTimbavati : Observing the Mbiri Male Lions Relaxing at a Waterhole")
![The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve forms part of the revered Greater Kruger region, and is one of the most sought after reserves for a private and exclusive safari experience. The reserve is famed for its wild white lions, abundance of big game and presence of the big five that thrive in this area. Sharing unfenced borders […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WalkersBushVillaPoolEvening-370x275.jpg "Walkers Bush Villa : Hire Out An Exclusive, Fully Catered Villa in Kruger")
![A lookbook is a collection of visual masterpieces designed to showcase the exquisite and smouldering looks of a particular subject. Historically, a lookbook is something photographers use as a portfolio for their work. We’ve decided to use the concept of a lookbook to highlight our ranger’s recent leopard photos, each of which brings something unique […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NatumiLeopardess7-370x275.jpg "Leopard Lookbook : Umkumbe’s Finest Models")
![Chacma Bush Camp, the latest camp to emerge from the Sun Destinations portfolio, is our very own elephant paradise located in the lesser-explored and rugged Maseke Game Reserve. You’ve probably become quite familiar with the camp, and no doubt have seen the wealth wildlife and landscape images. Towards the end of last year we planned […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/KlipspringerMainView-370x275.jpg "Maseke’s Chacma Bush Camp : Videos and Images of the Refurb")
![It’s not uncommon to witness our youngsters pushing boundaries and engaging in playful antics that, more often than not, ends in tears. The foolish behaviour of our species is no different to the array of wildlife that makes up our animal kingdom. Playtime is healthy for development and is more than just fun – even if it […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ChacmaOwlLions-370x275.jpg "Chacma Lion Cubs Play with Barn Owl and No One Gives a Hoot")
![When it comes to lion pride sighting updates at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, we’re way overdue – just like that festive season credit card payment. We have some edge of the seat stuff coming your way, so hold your breath as we beguile you with the latest tales from our powerful big cat athletes. We’re skipping […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BirminghamMale-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Lion Update : Kambula Lionesses are Doing the Rounds !")