![Gradually, quietly, the thick summer jungle is thinning out, bronzing, and revealing the timber beneath its leaves. Could it be true? Winter is coming. It seems a particularly difficult summer to let go of this year, after last year’s drought, which all but strangled the life out of Kruger. The summer months brought relief when […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/EmGatland-579700-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Winter is Coming")
Week in Pictures: Winter is Coming
Gradually, quietly, the thick summer jungle is thinning out, bronzing, and revealing the timber beneath its leaves. Could it be true? Winter is coming. It seems a particularly difficult summer[…]
![The start of May signifies the end of the impala rut. Rams are exhausted from mating and they roam the bushveld with waning stamina and little emotional energy. They become weak and vulnerable prey for predators and an easy take-out meal for eager carnivores. Co-indecently, the beginning of May is also the start of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/WildDogsnThambo-370x275.jpg "African Wild Dogs at Sunset")
African Wild Dogs at Sunset
The start of May signifies the end of the impala rut. Rams are exhausted from mating and they roam the bushveld with waning stamina and little emotional energy. They become[…]
![The soft light of the Klaserie bushveld floods the landscape with golden hues and creates a gentle, surreal atmosphere; enamouring onlookers with its ethereal golden glow. Smothering the colourful landscape below with its pastel colours, this is the time of day that heightens our feelings, softens the senses and ultimately gives the bushveld a romantic hazy […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GiraffenThambo-370x275.jpg "Game Viewing in the Soft Light of the Klaserie Bushveld")
Game Viewing in the Soft Light of the Klaserie Bushveld
The soft light of the Klaserie bushveld floods the landscape with golden hues and creates a gentle, surreal atmosphere; enamouring onlookers with its ethereal golden glow. Smothering the colourful landscape below[…]
![WARNING : GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES AHEAD Ranger Nadia and her guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed a rare and historical moment in the Sabi Sand towards the end of last week. While on out game drive, guests spotted the 6 Mhangeni Breakaway lionesses enjoying the company of the Matshipiri males. After a series of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MhangeniLioness2-370x275.jpg "BREAKING NEWS : 6 Mhangeni Breakaway Lionesses KILL Another Lioness")
BREAKING NEWS : 6 Mhangeni Breakaway Lionesses KILL Another Lioness
WARNING : GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES AHEAD Ranger Nadia and her guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed a rare and historical moment in the Sabi Sand towards the end of[…]
![The Felidae family comprises the genus Panthera which refers to lions, leopards, tigers, jaguar and snow leopards. Snow leopards aren’t common in the bushveld; but our precious Panthera pardus (leopard) and Panthera leo (lion) are found in abundance throughout Botswana and Kruger. Now that you’re more aware of the taxonomic hierarchy of our cats, it’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPLionCubs-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : The Genius of Genus Panthera")
Week in Pics : The Genius of Genus Panthera
The Felidae family comprises the genus Panthera which refers to lions, leopards, tigers, jaguar and snow leopards. Snow leopards aren’t common in the bushveld; but our precious Panthera pardus (leopard)[…]
![Tuskers Bush Camp lies deep within Botswana’s unexplored tract of land in the Kwatale Concession and is proving to be quite consistent with big game sightings. Large bovids, intelligent pachyderms and elusive cats are beginning to, more so than ever, emerge from the thickets and reveal their presence. The frequency of sightings has definitely improved since the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TuskersBuffaloHerd-370x275.jpg "Feeling the Frequency of the Kwatale Concession")
Feeling the Frequency of the Kwatale Concession
Tuskers Bush Camp lies deep within Botswana’s unexplored tract of land in the Kwatale Concession and is proving to be quite consistent with big game sightings. Large bovids, intelligent pachyderms and elusive[…]
![There are estimated to be over 54 species of snakes slithering through the vast Kruger landscape. These fork-tongued species are gravely misunderstood and, contrary to alarmist belief systems, not all snakes are killing machines. The dangerous, mildly venomous, deadly and harmless variety of snake species can be found in abundance in the Klaserie. Hate them, love […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TigerSnakeKev4-370x275.jpg "Unusual Sightings in Klaserie : The Eye of the Tiger Snake")
Unusual Sightings in Klaserie : The Eye of the Tiger Snake
There are estimated to be over 54 species of snakes slithering through the vast Kruger landscape. These fork-tongued species are gravely misunderstood and, contrary to alarmist belief systems, not all snakes[…]
![Pantone awarded green as the colour of the year for 2017 and it happens to be the signature colour of St Patrick’s Day, which is today. Green represents rebirth, life, motivation and freshness. When the season’s change and bring the rains, the bushveld changes from crunchy and dull to lustrous and green. St Patrick’s Day and the natural […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WIPMarchUmkumbeCheetah-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics : A Trace of Green for St Patrick’s Day")
Week in Pics : A Trace of Green for St Patrick’s Day
Pantone awarded green as the colour of the year for 2017 and it happens to be the signature colour of St Patrick’s Day, which is today. Green represents rebirth, life, motivation[…]
![Kids of the nineties were enamoured with the mythical fluffy cartoon creatures called the “Gummi Bears”. Their theme song became synonymous with adventure and exploration. The opening lyrics detail their constant quest for the thrill-seeking life. The theme song begins with “Dashing and daring, courageous and caring, faithful and friendly with stories to share” and these are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/UmkumbeMxabeneMarch2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopard News : Dashing and Daring, Courageous and Caring…")
Umkumbe Leopard News : Dashing and Daring, Courageous and Caring…
Kids of the nineties were enamoured with the mythical fluffy cartoon creatures called the “Gummi Bears”. Their theme song became synonymous with adventure and exploration. The opening lyrics detail their constant quest[…]
![With their deeply etched tusks, leathery hairless skin, paintbrush bristle eyelashes, muddy appearance, ears that flap like flags in the wind and soft feet resembling comfortable slippers; the African elephant has become one of the most sought after animals to spot while on safari. Their soulful eyes hide a sensitive, intelligent and curious nature, which is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ElephantUmkumbe7-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge : Understanding Our Emotional Grey Giants")
Umkumbe Safari Lodge : Understanding Our Emotional Grey Giants
With their deeply etched tusks, leathery hairless skin, paintbrush bristle eyelashes, muddy appearance, ears that flap like flags in the wind and soft feet resembling comfortable slippers; the African elephant has[…]