![Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end, but rather it was the start of a new life. During the course of last week we witnessed a giraffe being born. A nurturing and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Birth3-370x275.jpg "Watching the Birth of a Giraffe")
Watching the Birth of a Giraffe
Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end,[…]
![Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back. They tear their victim with their fore-claws and bite them around the throat in an attempt to break their neck, making it a swift death […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nottens1-370x275.jpg "Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon")
Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon
Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back.[…]
![We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the Umkumbe territory. She has plenty of battle scars and prefers to remain hidden in thickets of vegetation as opposed to exposing herself on the open […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WhiteDam21-370x275.jpg "White Dam Leopard Spotted with Cubs")
White Dam Leopard Spotted with Cubs
We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the[…]
![What a week it has been with 7 of our camps submitting spectacular photographs for our edition of Week in Pictures. We start in the Greater Kruger, where lodges in the Sabi Sand, Klaserie, and the Balule Nature Reserves have had unbelievable luck with predator sightings, as well as those loveable elephants and their babies. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cheetah-close-up-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Kruger + Botswana Safari Splendour")
Week in Pictures: Kruger + Botswana Safari Splendour
What a week it has been with 7 of our camps submitting spectacular photographs for our edition of Week in Pictures. We start in the Greater Kruger, where lodges in[…]
![You’ve heard the big cat stories about White Dam, Nottens female and Maxabeni. By now you know these are the dominant leopards of the Umkumbe traverse. The heavy-set, strong male leopard Maxabeni is seen strolling on our traverse quite often. Nottens and White Dam are the regular females who frequent the area. We speculate that […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Nottenscubs2-370x275.jpg "Lezel & Marius Chat About the Leopards of Umkumbe")
Lezel & Marius Chat About the Leopards of Umkumbe
You’ve heard the big cat stories about White Dam, Nottens female and Maxabeni. By now you know these are the dominant leopards of the Umkumbe traverse. The heavy-set, strong male[…]
![This is a celebration of Kruger. Our safari lodges and bush camps dotted around the Greater Kruger are situated in areas where wildlife splendour surrounds them, and where you’re faced with the decision of whether to watch something wonderful unfold, or to stare through a camera lens and capture the whole thing on camera. Memories […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/nottens-leopard-umkumbe-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Our Incredible Kruger")
Week in Pictures: Our Incredible Kruger
This is a celebration of Kruger. Our safari lodges and bush camps dotted around the Greater Kruger are situated in areas where wildlife splendour surrounds them, and where you’re faced[…]
![Over the past 3 weeks we have been concerned with the whereabouts of Maxabeni, the dominant leopard that traverses the territory surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. Easily identifiable by the deeply etched scars above his cheek and dark rosettes on his coat, he is one of Umkumbe’s favourite leopards. The last […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MaxabeniLeopard-370x275.jpg "Maxabeni the Leopard Returns to Umkumbe !")
Maxabeni the Leopard Returns to Umkumbe !
Over the past 3 weeks we have been concerned with the whereabouts of Maxabeni, the dominant leopard that traverses the territory surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin.[…]
![Summing up a week on safari is no easy feat when we’re looking at a fine selection of safari experiences from a number of bush camps and lodges that we deem the best. From Savuti to Sabi Sand, there is wildlife magnificence everywhere you look, and today on Endangered Species Day, it seems it is our […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Impala-shannon-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Moments in Time")
Week in Pictures: Moments in Time
Summing up a week on safari is no easy feat when we’re looking at a fine selection of safari experiences from a number of bush camps and lodges that we[…]
![Recently, we have had two incredible cheetah sightings while out on game drive at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Cheetah are mainly diurnal species, which means they are active during the day. However, although principally diurnal cats, cheetahs do their hunting when it gets cooler and not during the heat of the midday sun. The hotter it […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cheetah2-370x275.png "Cheetah Sightings at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
Cheetah Sightings at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Recently, we have had two incredible cheetah sightings while out on game drive at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Cheetah are mainly diurnal species, which means they are active during the day.[…]
![Nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin lies a quiet gem of lodge called the Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Located in one of South Africa’s premier big five reserves, Umkumbe is in the enviable position of being a central area for big cat sightings. In particular, the area offers unrivalled leopard sightings. Leopards are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Maxabeni3-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge: Meet Our Big Cats")
Umkumbe Safari Lodge: Meet Our Big Cats
Nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin lies a quiet gem of lodge called the Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Located in one of South Africa’s premier big five reserves,[…]