![The Felidae family comprises the genus Panthera which refers to lions, leopards, tigers, jaguar and snow leopards. Snow leopards aren’t common in the bushveld; but our precious Panthera pardus (leopard) and Panthera leo (lion) are found in abundance throughout Botswana and Kruger. Now that you’re more aware of the taxonomic hierarchy of our cats, it’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPLionCubs-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : The Genius of Genus Panthera")
Week in Pics : The Genius of Genus Panthera
The Felidae family comprises the genus Panthera which refers to lions, leopards, tigers, jaguar and snow leopards. Snow leopards aren’t common in the bushveld; but our precious Panthera pardus (leopard)[…]
![Guest travel blogger Mike McCaffrey (Nomadic by Nature) visited Tuskers Bush Camp and documented his journey with words and images. Many people come on safari with a suitcase full of outdoor and active gear, expecting to get deep into the bush, but then quickly realize that most safaris are much more like a series of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tuskers-Moremi-Game-Drive-Botswana-30-of-39-370x275.jpg "The Sensory Experience of a Walking Safari at Tuskers")
![Time might seem like it’s flying as we enter the second month of 2017, but the timelessness of the bush slows us right back down and reminds us that every moment holds something special. The stars come up every night, but so seldom do we take the time to glance up and gaze at it. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/EMGATLAND-8685-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Safari Stars")
![We set out before the sun. By 4:30am we are having coffee and scones in the Tuskers Bush Camp dining room. By 5am high beams are on, and we are winding through the sandy roads of the Kwatale Conservancy. It is an hour on quiet, sandy roads to the gate, and we already spot a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Tuskers-Moremi-Game-Drive-Botswana-7-of-39-370x275.jpg "Moremi Game Reserve Self Drive from Tuskers Bush Camp")
![Warwick Hendry, together with photographer Dan Dugmore and guests, went exploring the Little Nxai Pan area which is to the east of the Kwatale conservancy. Warwick documented his journey with words and Dan documented his journey with images. We’ve combined the two so that we can deliver this blog post and formally introduce the Little Nxai […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NxaiElephant-370x275.jpg "Expedition to Little Nxai Pan, East of Kwatale Conservancy")
![Xobega Island Camp’s new look! This Okavango Delta retreat is everything that is right about African island life – including the elephant and hippo visitors! Recently, Xobega Island Camp underwent some soft refurbishments, adding some glamour to its simple setup. Now, this authentic Botswana camp, which exudes the pleasures of simple living, glows under lantern […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/EmGatland-6131-370x275.jpg "A New Look for Xobega Island Camp, Okavango Delta")
![As 2016 heads off into the sunset, we bid a farewell to a year that saw plenty of endearing and heartbreaking wildlife moments. As we gradually move into an exciting blank canvas of 2017, we’d like to celebrate the wild by showcasing our top sunset photos. As the sun sinks into the horizon and puts […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EmGatlandSunsetGiraffe-370x275.jpg "2016 Heads Off into the Golden Sunset")
![The Kwatale conservancy is laden with intricate network of mopane woodland and acacia scrub dotted across fine sand, reminiscent of ancient Kalahari landscapes. Hugged by the Nxai Pan National Park in the east and Moremi Game Reserve in the west in the, this 365 000 hectare concession holds plenty of mystery and undiscovered landscapes, beckoning […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TuskersLanternsinTrees-370x275.jpg "A Tipple at the “Bush Bar” in the midst of no-man’s land…")
![Two of our exciting safari camps in Botswana – Tuskers Bush Camp and Xobega Island – have undergone soft refurbishments, giving each camp their own enchanting appeal, and warming up the rooms and guest areas with striking, yet gentle, floor and furniture details. From old African treasures, to textured fabrics, and natural materials, both Tuskers […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2-tuskers-bush-camp-dining-tent-370x275.jpg "Gallery: New Images for Xobega and Tuskers in Botswana")
![Almost every night, Tuskers Bush Camp resident photographer, Daniel Dugmore, has heard lions calling around camp. The deep, resonating sound has penetrated the still, dark atmosphere, and with there being no fences around the camp, the powerful roar can be heard loud and clear. Guests enjoying the evening skies from around the campfire are treated to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0388-370x275.jpg "Tales from Tuskers Camera Trap: Lions at Tent 6 Pan!")