![“We watched the elephant herds drinking from the small splash pool at nThambo Tree Camp and I realised we were part of something significant. In this moment I realised that Africa had stolen a place in my heart. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a friendly herd of jumbo socialising and interacting adjacent to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/elephants-370x275.jpg "Video of Elephants Drinking from nThambo’s Splash Pool")
Video of Elephants Drinking from nThambo’s Splash Pool
“We watched the elephant herds drinking from the small splash pool at nThambo Tree Camp and I realised we were part of something significant. In this moment I realised that[…]
![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in a lot of wobbly wrestling, which is something they will continue to do throughout their lives. Lions have a close social bond, and they use […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4619_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill")
Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in[…]
![These super-specialised hunting machines go by various names: painted wolves, Cape hunting dogs, and most commonly, African wild dogs. They are also highly endangered. With ears like satellite dishes, these dogs have exceptional hearing and they rely a lot on vocalised communication. They sound nothing like one would expect a dog to sound, as they […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MG_8287-370x275.jpg "Painted wolves at Ezulwini Game Lodges")
Painted wolves at Ezulwini Game Lodges
These super-specialised hunting machines go by various names: painted wolves, Cape hunting dogs, and most commonly, African wild dogs. They are also highly endangered. With ears like satellite dishes, these[…]
![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two 6-week olds have been having a whale of a time playing together out in the open. The two lionesses are so habituated to the game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4506_Fotor-1-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail")
VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two[…]
![Known as Ezulwini’s blue-eyed leopard, Chavaluthu has got to be one of the most beautiful male leopards around. His unique name means ‘afraid of nothing’ in the local language, Tsonga. Brave indeed, this spectacular cat hunted a warthog and settled down to enjoy his hard earned meal in full view of admiring guests at Ezulwini Billy’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MG_7883-370x275.jpg "Chavaluthu the leopard kills a warthog at Ezulwini")
Chavaluthu the leopard kills a warthog at Ezulwini
Known as Ezulwini’s blue-eyed leopard, Chavaluthu has got to be one of the most beautiful male leopards around. His unique name means ‘afraid of nothing’ in the local language, Tsonga. Brave[…]
![Just less than a week ago two tawny bundles of fluff bumbled their way out of the thickets and into the open, surprising both guests and rangers. Observing two adorable lion cubs making a cameo appearance was certainly a highlight of the week. Cubs appear to be in good condition and they’re displaying the typical […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MG_7550-370x275.jpg "Heartwarming Sighting of Lion Cubs and Porcupettes")
Heartwarming Sighting of Lion Cubs and Porcupettes
Just less than a week ago two tawny bundles of fluff bumbled their way out of the thickets and into the open, surprising both guests and rangers. Observing two adorable[…]
![The African painted dog is a gregarious canine species that lives in closely knit packs. There’s an alpha pair who lead the pack and the rest of the dogs have a tightly woven bond which is evident in their co-operative breeding habits. The entire family is involved in rearing the young pups. This nomadic species […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0194-370x275.jpg "African Painted Dogs Return to Our Turf")
African Painted Dogs Return to Our Turf
The African painted dog is a gregarious canine species that lives in closely knit packs. There’s an alpha pair who lead the pack and the rest of the dogs have[…]
![Hello Friday! As promised, here is our collection of photos and highlights from the week. This has been largely dominated by big cats, small cubs and a flurry of odd activity. Enjoy the pictures! Umkumbe Safari Lodge Leopards are a common sight when out on a game drive with Umkumbe, but this week we’d like […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WipBuffalo-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: A Parade of Wild Creatures")
Week in Pictures: A Parade of Wild Creatures
Hello Friday! As promised, here is our collection of photos and highlights from the week. This has been largely dominated by big cats, small cubs and a flurry of odd[…]
![Time and time again, we’ve found the pair of Ross Breakaway lionesses feasting on warthog. Don’t be fooled, these wild pigs pack quite a bit of weight and a fully grown male can weigh up to 100kg, which is a substantial meal for the two ladies! Armed with dangerous tusks and lightning speed, warthogs are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4276_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Ross Lionesses: The Warthog Specialists")
Ross Lionesses: The Warthog Specialists
Time and time again, we’ve found the pair of Ross Breakaway lionesses feasting on warthog. Don’t be fooled, these wild pigs pack quite a bit of weight and a fully[…]
![We think it’s time for a leopard update from Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This week we introduce Tatowa, wow you with photos of Mxabene and leave you in awe of White Dam’s antics. The highlight of our leopard update is the surprise visit from White Dam. Just to remind you, White Dam is a leopardess who […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Mxabene1-370x275.jpg "White Dam the Leopardess Visits One of the Rangers")
White Dam the Leopardess Visits One of the Rangers
We think it’s time for a leopard update from Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This week we introduce Tatowa, wow you with photos of Mxabene and leave you in awe of White[…]