![A pride of lions as big as the Olifants West pride is bound to engage in some horse play, especially with the number of cubs and sub-adults involved. Once the pride was one whole group, but since the death of previous leader, Big Boy, the pride has split into 2, which are now known as […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lions-play-fighting-370x275.jpg "Lion Games in the Olifants West Pride")
Lion Games in the Olifants West Pride
A pride of lions as big as the Olifants West pride is bound to engage in some horse play, especially with the number of cubs and sub-adults involved. Once the[…]
![It’s certainly been a whirlwind 3 days at Ezulwini game lodges in the Balule. This unfenced reserve of the Greater Kruger has an unbelievable capacity of game, and guests have just had a string of superb sightings, from an epic lion pride, to elephants rolling in the mud, to a leopard stalking impala, and a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/white-rhino-x-2-370x275.jpg "Safari Highlights: 3 Days at Ezulwini")
Safari Highlights: 3 Days at Ezulwini
It’s certainly been a whirlwind 3 days at Ezulwini game lodges in the Balule. This unfenced reserve of the Greater Kruger has an unbelievable capacity of game, and guests have[…]
![These protraits of the Olifants West Pride Split have left me speechless. Jochen captured the true comradery and essence of the bond between lions in his photos. The strength and connection of the pride shines through in is photos and evokes quite a few emotions. The more I hear about this pride, the more I […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Olifants6-370x275.jpg "Olifants West Lion Pride Portraits")
Olifants West Lion Pride Portraits
These protraits of the Olifants West Pride Split have left me speechless. Jochen captured the true comradery and essence of the bond between lions in his photos. The strength and[…]
![Located on a seasonal riverbed that attracts a plethora of elephant and buffalo herds, lies Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge. Welcome to the Balule Nature Reserve, where the big five roam freely between the Balule and the Kruger National Park which shares unfenced borders with the reserve. Billy’s Lodge has taken advantage of its position on the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/waterhole14-370x275.png "Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge: Wildlife Central at the Waterhole")
Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge: Wildlife Central at the Waterhole
Located on a seasonal riverbed that attracts a plethora of elephant and buffalo herds, lies Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge. Welcome to the Balule Nature Reserve, where the big five roam freely[…]
![There are few things more remarkable than the things that occur in nature. The food chain makes the rules, and when it comes to the food chain, lions are pretty much on top. As apex predators, most lion deaths that occur naturally are the result of lion on lion battles, or else, a hunt gone […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/male-lion-at-night-getting-up-370x275.jpg "Male lion roaring on Ezulwini game drive")
Male lion roaring on Ezulwini game drive
There are few things more remarkable than the things that occur in nature. The food chain makes the rules, and when it comes to the food chain, lions are pretty[…]
![When we lay eyes on new lions, an undeniable excitement courses through our veins. Sun Destinations photographer, Jochen van De Perre, locked eyes with the kings and queens of the Balule Nature Reserve recently and we can’t wait to introduce you to them. These are the Olifants West lions – a pride that was divided by the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2-young-males-and-adult-lioness-370x275.jpg "Meet the Olifants West Lions at Ezulwini")
Meet the Olifants West Lions at Ezulwini
When we lay eyes on new lions, an undeniable excitement courses through our veins. Sun Destinations photographer, Jochen van De Perre, locked eyes with the kings and queens of the[…]