![Astrotourism has emerged as a prominent travel trend in 2024, as noted by Forbes. The essential components for a memorable Astrotourism holiday encompass unspoiled wilderness settings devoid of urban and artificial illumination…which pretty much describes our reserves and concessions! Just what is Astrotourism? It’s a type of travel that makes stargazing the focus of your […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BotswanaStargazing-370x275.jpg "Astrotourism: Stargazing in Botswana and Kruger")
Astrotourism: Stargazing in Botswana and Kruger
Astrotourism has emerged as a prominent travel trend in 2024, as noted by Forbes. The essential components for a memorable Astrotourism holiday encompass unspoiled wilderness settings devoid of urban and[…]
![Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp sit within the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a revered safari destination known for its big cat, birding and Big 5 sightings. It’s not uncommon to visit the reserve and spot the Big 5 within a 3-day stay. Sister camps Africa on Foot and nThambo are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nThamboBreakfastNook-370x275.jpg "NEW Safari Lodge Interiors at Africa on Foot and nThambo")
![Encompassing an impressive 9,000 hectares of bushveld in the picturesque Olifants West Valley, the privately owned Olifants West Game Reserve sits in a prime location. The life-giving perennial Olifants River offers a reliable source of water for a multitude of wildlife and provides the perfect environment for rafts of Nile crocodile. The Big 5 reserve […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EzulwiniRiverLodge-370x275.jpg "Your Safari Experience in the Olifants West Nature Reserve")
![The Okavango Delta stands tall as a premier destination for birding safaris, with Mboma Island Expedition situated right at its heart. Nestled amidst the floodplains where the Delta’s pristine waters merge with the Moremi’s vast savannah, it forms a biodiverse haven, offering an exclusive habitat for a wealth of bird species. Amidst the rustic luxury […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/africankingfishermboma-scaled-370x275.jpg "The Birding Life at Mboma Island Expeditions")
![The third Friday in May is Endangered Species Day, dedicated to raising awareness and protecting species and their habitats from extinction. To check the status of a species in the wild, you can consult the IUCN Red List, which categorises species from “endangered” to “vulnerable” and “least concern.” The list is extensive, making it difficult […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AFricanWildDogsChase-370x275.jpg "Endangered Species Day, EWT and African Wild Dogs")
![When it comes to giving back, we have taken steps toward the global trend of “travel with purpose” at both the company and lodge level. Travel with purpose ethos encourages people to select destinations that contribute positively to the planet by practicing sustainability, supporting communities or implementing eco-friendly initiatives at the lodges. At a company […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NourishEcoVillage-370x275.jpg "Sun Destinations Makes an Impact by Supporting Nourish")
![Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared updates about our successful participation in recent trade shows, where we effectively showcased our properties to new audiences. Now, let’s refocus on the essence of the safari experience: wildlife. After all, encountering Africa’s wildlife is the primary reason for your visit! As we approach peak safari season, the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UmkumbeCoffee-370x275.jpg "A Kruger Wildlife Roundup")
![During the course of last week, we launched a blog post outlining the details of the upcoming Sun Destinations travel trade shows. If you’re following us on social media, you’ll know that we’ve wrapped up our Scandinavian roadshow. To recap, Mallory joined the 3 day Africa Showcase Roadshow hosted by On Show Solutions in Copenhagen, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/f027840a-3253-47c0-9b96-167ac2787664-370x275.jpg "Hello from Scandinavia")
![We consistently try to keep up with digital trends and the latest buzz in the safari travel industry, but we still value the connections and networking built from face-to-face meetings. One of our top priorities is attending travel trade shows, both locally and internationally. Within this crowded digital world, physical representation is still key to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AfricaOnFootWildernessTrailsRiverEllies-370x275.jpg "Meet Face to Face with Sun Destinations")
![An Okavango Delta safari opens up a world of opportunity to spot wildlife rarities while enjoying iconic water safari activities such as boating and mokoro. Most safari goers choose to safari in the Okavango Delta because it’s a UNESCO world heritage site that’s pristine, untouched and boasts unsurpassed game viewing opportunities. Most people are drawn […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mboma-Low-res-0014-370x275.jpg "An Okavango Delta Safari")