![One way to explore this world-renowned wetland paradise is to jump into the seat of a mokoro and glide through the reeds at eye level with hippos (for the bucket list), but another equally as thrilling, but less intimidating way of viewing hippos is to cruise through the Delta in a motorised boat. Xobega Island […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_2134-370x275.jpg "Cruising Through the Delta at Xobega Island Camp")
Cruising Through the Delta at Xobega Island Camp
One way to explore this world-renowned wetland paradise is to jump into the seat of a mokoro and glide through the reeds at eye level with hippos (for the bucket[…]
![Today is the crown anniversary of the UN World Wildlife Day. Declared 3 years ago as the day to raise awareness about the plight of precious animal and plant species, World Wildlife Day is now being celebrated more than ever. It is no secret that our passion for safari stems directly from our love and admiration […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2-The-unusual-and-fascinating-pangolin-the-worlds-most-trafficked-mammal-370x275.jpg "World Wildlife Day: Top 3 Safari Favourites Facing Extinction")
World Wildlife Day: Top 3 Safari Favourites Facing Extinction
Today is the crown anniversary of the UN World Wildlife Day. Declared 3 years ago as the day to raise awareness about the plight of precious animal and plant species, World[…]
![If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature Reserves in the Greater Kruger, and some breath-taking shots from the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute Marsh, and Khwai in Botswana. Afrika Ecco Safaris […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BW-elephant-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Africa Magic")
Week in Pictures: Africa Magic
If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature[…]
![The Kalahari is a place where some of the most interesting relationships between different species is revealed. There is evidence of symbiosis all over the bush, but somewhat famously, the honey badger provides for a variety of different species as it goes about its business foraging through the Kalahari scrub. On a mobile journey with Afrika […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Honey-badger-juv-pale-chanting-goshawk-CKGR-370x275.jpg "Goshawk Poaching Prey from a Honey Badger")
Goshawk Poaching Prey from a Honey Badger
The Kalahari is a place where some of the most interesting relationships between different species is revealed. There is evidence of symbiosis all over the bush, but somewhat famously, the[…]
![It is widely known that elephants adore the water, whether it is a brimming dam of refreshment or a shallow mud wallow, elephants get stuck in and their characterful personalities shine through as they splash and bathe and roll their enormous bodies over in delight. It is endlessly entertaining to witness the joy of their […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/elephant-enjoying-the-water-370x275.jpg "Elephants get stuck into Savuti mud bath")
Elephants get stuck into Savuti mud bath
It is widely known that elephants adore the water, whether it is a brimming dam of refreshment or a shallow mud wallow, elephants get stuck in and their characterful personalities[…]
![Renowned writer and conservationist David Bristow, and award-winning photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, teamed up not only as talented friends and business partners, but as passionate Africans searching for the must-see treasures of this continent. One chapter in their adventure to produce the book African Icons is a chapter on the Bushmen of the Kalahari. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Bushmen-preparing-for-dance-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Bushmen of the Kalahari")
VIDEO: Bushmen of the Kalahari
Renowned writer and conservationist David Bristow, and award-winning photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, teamed up not only as talented friends and business partners, but as passionate Africans searching for[…]
![It could possibly be the original Secret Garden. Or perhaps, the Garden of Eden. Either way, Linyanti is alluring and unique, and feels quite magical, preserved, and untouched. Nestled beneath its enchanting trees, on the edge of the brimming floodplain, Camp Linyanti has claimed its position in the northernmost corner of Chobe National Park and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hippo-close-linyanti-370x275.jpg "On Your Bucket List: Camp Linyanti")
On Your Bucket List: Camp Linyanti
It could possibly be the original Secret Garden. Or perhaps, the Garden of Eden. Either way, Linyanti is alluring and unique, and feels quite magical, preserved, and untouched. Nestled beneath[…]
![It is known that Chobe National Park is the home of the elephants, a stronghold for the biggest mammals of the land, and a paradise for any elephant-lover lucky to travel there on safari. One of the best kept secrets of this grand, old, national park of Botswana can be found in its northern most […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/elephants-linyanti-swimming-370x275.jpg "An elephant affair at Camp Linyanti")
An elephant affair at Camp Linyanti
It is known that Chobe National Park is the home of the elephants, a stronghold for the biggest mammals of the land, and a paradise for any elephant-lover lucky to[…]
![The rainy summer season in Botswana has left the Linyanti in a state of lush, green chaos. Right in the north of Chobe National Park on the border of the Caprivi Strip, Camp Linyanti is a haven for elephants, hippos, birds of all sorts, and the secretive habits of the leopard. A visit to this […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_7568-370x275.jpg "Witnessing A Leopard Kill At Camp Linyanti")
Witnessing A Leopard Kill At Camp Linyanti
The rainy summer season in Botswana has left the Linyanti in a state of lush, green chaos. Right in the north of Chobe National Park on the border of the[…]
![Harvey’s Pan in Botswana’s renowned Savute region seems to be occupied by a pair of rather ferocious king cats! After 2 nights of roaring heard at Camp Savuti, a fierce-looking male and his equally stern lioness were located in the shade near one of Harvey’s Pan waterholes. Keeping well hidden, these cats were a mystery […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lion-charge-savuti-kevin-700x260-370x275.jpg "Lion Charge In The Savute Kingdom")
Lion Charge In The Savute Kingdom
Harvey’s Pan in Botswana’s renowned Savute region seems to be occupied by a pair of rather ferocious king cats! After 2 nights of roaring heard at Camp Savuti, a fierce-looking[…]