![Temperatures are at an annual low at this time of year, as winter fastens its grip in Southern Africa. The Kruger Lowveld has taken a knock with the drought that has left many dams prematurely dry, and inhibited the growth of grasses needed to feed the grazing wildlife community. Still, nature always has a way. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Em-Gatland-125-of-127-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Winter Wildlife")
Week in Pictures: Winter Wildlife
Temperatures are at an annual low at this time of year, as winter fastens its grip in Southern Africa. The Kruger Lowveld has taken a knock with the drought that[…]
![This week, we’ve celebrated elephants, been awed by lions, laughed at hyenas, and ogled leopards in all their glory. It’s been a week of big game encounters, breath-taking sunsets, stellar skies, and experiences to last a lifetime; and now we get to play back our favourite moments to you in the form of our Week […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/elephant-silhouette-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Week to Remember")
Week in Pictures: A Week to Remember
This week, we’ve celebrated elephants, been awed by lions, laughed at hyenas, and ogled leopards in all their glory. It’s been a week of big game encounters, breath-taking sunsets, stellar[…]
![Deep in thickets walks a majestic and proud cat with acute senses, deadly prowess and lethal killing tactics. A loner, a survivor and graceful demeanour like that of royalty; this is the much revered Panthera pardus species. This super-predator possesses so much skill that it creates quite a deadly combination. The abundance of drainage lines, high […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/LittleBushLeopard-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopard Catch Up With Ranger Marius")
Umkumbe Leopard Catch Up With Ranger Marius
Deep in thickets walks a majestic and proud cat with acute senses, deadly prowess and lethal killing tactics. A loner, a survivor and graceful demeanour like that of royalty; this is[…]
![Right place, right time! Umkumbe Safari Lodge guests witnessed this unforgettable sighting as African wild dogs chase wildebeest as they try and target a weak link in the protective barrier of horned antelope – a rare and awe-inspiring act of the wild only a fortunate few get to see in action. The African wild dog […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1W0A3646-1-370x275.jpg "African Wild Dogs Chase Wildebeest at Umkumbe")
African Wild Dogs Chase Wildebeest at Umkumbe
Right place, right time! Umkumbe Safari Lodge guests witnessed this unforgettable sighting as African wild dogs chase wildebeest as they try and target a weak link in the protective barrier[…]
![For most people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive and careful, and primarily hunt at night, so the chances of catching them making a kill are low. At Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however, one’s chances […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tatowa-3-370x275.jpg "Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
For most people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive[…]
![Another working week in the African wild has come to an end, and now there is the weekend to look forward to; but when your working week is spent on safari, there seems no need for a weekend at all! The folks at our bush camps and lodges have sent through their highlights of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lioness-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Safari Smorgasbord")
Week in Pictures: A Safari Smorgasbord
Another working week in the African wild has come to an end, and now there is the weekend to look forward to; but when your working week is spent on[…]
![If there is anything constant or predictable about nature, it’s that it is spectacularly colourful. Every morning there is a sunrise to paint the dawn peachy tones of pink, and every evening there is a sunset that stains the sky all shades of salmon. Even if there is a build up of cloud in the wide […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/zebra1-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Colour By Nature")
Week in Pictures: Colour By Nature
If there is anything constant or predictable about nature, it’s that it is spectacularly colourful. Every morning there is a sunrise to paint the dawn peachy tones of pink, and every[…]
![We think it’s time for another lion pride update from the Sabi Sand. This time we’re not delivering the guts and glory tales of gory kills and blushing moments of lions mating. Today we bring you photos of tawny bundles of lion cubs, specifically the new Sabi Sand lion cubs that have breathed new life […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cubs-370x275.jpg "Sabi Sand Lion Cubs Put on a Show for Umkumbe Rangers")
Sabi Sand Lion Cubs Put on a Show for Umkumbe Rangers
We think it’s time for another lion pride update from the Sabi Sand. This time we’re not delivering the guts and glory tales of gory kills and blushing moments of[…]
![The past couple of weeks on the Umkumbe traverse we’ve certainly not had any reason to shout “girl power”. We normally enjoy a varied mix of both female and male leopard sightings, but recently the toms have dominated the leopard sightings. Males tend to cover a wide range and spend much of their time defending territories […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MxabeneLeopard2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopards: Toms Dominate Recent Sightings")
Umkumbe Leopards: Toms Dominate Recent Sightings
The past couple of weeks on the Umkumbe traverse we’ve certainly not had any reason to shout “girl power”. We normally enjoy a varied mix of both female and male[…]
![Welcome to the “Week in Pictures”, a time to celebrate the events of the week. This week, across the board, we’ve seen a marked increase in big cat sightings. That’s not to say we haven’t enjoyed a wealth of other sightings such as plains game, pachyderms and rare creatures. Here’s the update and photos from the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RossPrideGirls-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures : Lions, Leopards and Everything in Between")
Week in Pictures : Lions, Leopards and Everything in Between
Welcome to the “Week in Pictures”, a time to celebrate the events of the week. This week, across the board, we’ve seen a marked increase in big cat sightings. That’s[…]