![Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside cemented its position on the map for being a place to spot leopards, earning itself a reputation as being “leopard central”. Its location in the newly formed Sabie Game Reserve (previously part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve), ensures guests are never short of, arguably, award-winning predator sightings. There is a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Umkumbe_2023-Low-Res-0037-370x275.jpg "The Lodge Life at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside")
The Lodge Life at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside cemented its position on the map for being a place to spot leopards, earning itself a reputation as being “leopard central”. Its location in the newly[…]
![It’s Big Cat Roundup Day, a day that we’ve set aside to share a few momentous occasions with our ferocious felines. This is a big story day, where we won’t be sharing images of lions lying around. Today is a bigger and better day, where we celebrate cats doing what they do best: taking down prey, nurturing cubs, stalking, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nthambo-LR-018-370x275.jpg "Big Cats, Big Stories")
Big Cats, Big Stories
It’s Big Cat Roundup Day, a day that we’ve set aside to share a few momentous occasions with our ferocious felines. This is a big story day, where we won’t be sharing images[…]
![The Sun Destinations portfolio offers a myriad of Kruger camps and lodges located in game-rich private reserves. From understated luxury at Nambu Camp to intrepid walking adventures at Africa on Foot and magic moments in treehouses; our Kruger circuit has something for every type of safari-goer. Typically, we don’t formulate itineraries, but we’ve developed some […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watching-Buffalo-Herds-from-the-Pool-Deck-370x275.jpg "Our 2024 Kruger Itineraries")
Our 2024 Kruger Itineraries
The Sun Destinations portfolio offers a myriad of Kruger camps and lodges located in game-rich private reserves. From understated luxury at Nambu Camp to intrepid walking adventures at Africa on[…]
![On 6 November 2023, we posted a video of a lion roaring on the Africa on Foot Facebook page. It was a simple, yet fantastic close-up of a healthy lion belting out his best contact call roar. One of our guides captured the clip, intending to highlight the power of one of the dominant leaders […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VuyelaLionAfricaOnFoot-370x275.jpg "Decoding virality: unravelling the success behind our Facebook lion video")
Decoding virality: unravelling the success behind our Facebook lion video
On 6 November 2023, we posted a video of a lion roaring on the Africa on Foot Facebook page. It was a simple, yet fantastic close-up of a healthy lion[…]
![Introducing our new series, #KnowYourGuide, where we engage in conversations with experienced safari guides across all our camps and lodges. This ongoing series will feature a blend of written interviews and guide-centric videos. In today’s spotlight, we highlight Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside, providing an in-depth look into the much-loved guide, Tyron Combrink. Tyron, a personable […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PHOTO-2024-02-20-12-14-12-370x275.jpg "#KnowYourGuide: Chatting to Tyron from Umkumbe")
#KnowYourGuide: Chatting to Tyron from Umkumbe
Introducing our new series, #KnowYourGuide, where we engage in conversations with experienced safari guides across all our camps and lodges. This ongoing series will feature a blend of written interviews[…]
![Love is in the air, and we’re fully embracing the spirit of Valentine’s Day for the whole of February. Our team recently connected with some couples who not only had a romantic safari experience but also took the plunge into engagement. Keegan and Dominique, a delightful couple deeply in love, enthusiastically shared their unique story […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PHOTO-2024-02-13-12-17-52-4-370x275.jpg "The Safari Proposal: Feat. Keegan and Dominique")
The Safari Proposal: Feat. Keegan and Dominique
Love is in the air, and we’re fully embracing the spirit of Valentine’s Day for the whole of February. Our team recently connected with some couples who not only had[…]
![We gathered information from the Daves (Nyala camp manager Dave and journalist David) to hear their first-hand experience of Nyala Safari Lodge’s homecooked, tasty fare. Recently, we were captivated by Journalist David Batzofin’s blog post about Nyala Safari Lodge’s gourmet fare. Disclaimer: There might have been a swift surge of in-office food orders shortly after […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NyalaBrekkieMeal-scaled-370x275.jpg "Celebrating the Month of Love with Nyala’s Signature Dishes")
Celebrating the Month of Love with Nyala’s Signature Dishes
We gathered information from the Daves (Nyala camp manager Dave and journalist David) to hear their first-hand experience of Nyala Safari Lodge’s homecooked, tasty fare. Recently, we were captivated by[…]
![Our favourite Okavango Delta camp, Mboma Island Expeditions, has been included in 7 of our newly launched Botswana itineraries. This means you can pair that dreamy trip to the waterways of the Okavango Delta with a land based safari to the hidden corners of the Chobe National Park’s Savuti region. Our Botswana circuit, called Trails of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mboma-Low-res-0078-370x275.jpg "Our 2024 Botswana Itineraries")
Our 2024 Botswana Itineraries
Our favourite Okavango Delta camp, Mboma Island Expeditions, has been included in 7 of our newly launched Botswana itineraries. This means you can pair that dreamy trip to the waterways[…]
![We’ve taken you on a sensory journey through our camps and lodge offerings, showcasing their boma areas and accommodation offerings. From a lodge perspective, these visuals have provided ALL the feels. Now it’s time for us to reveal our recent predator sightings, and update you about the regular goings-on while out on game drive. After […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_4760-scaled-370x275.jpg "A Kruger Wildlife Update")
A Kruger Wildlife Update
We’ve taken you on a sensory journey through our camps and lodge offerings, showcasing their boma areas and accommodation offerings. From a lodge perspective, these visuals have provided ALL the[…]
![You might know it as the Maseke Game Reserve or the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, but at least you know it! This relatively unexplored game-rich reserve is home to the Big 5, the Olifants River, and abundant rocky outcrops. Situated in the northern expanses of the Balule Nature Reserve and bordered by the Olifants North […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Finding-Lions-on-Game-Drive-370x275.jpg "Chacma and Trails: Getting to Know the Maseke Game Reserve")
Chacma and Trails: Getting to Know the Maseke Game Reserve
You might know it as the Maseke Game Reserve or the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, but at least you know it! This relatively unexplored game-rich reserve is home to the[…]