![We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; it’s a tough life for lions in the wild, even if they are the kings of the jungle. Even when the small and vulnerable cubs have grown into mighty lions, they are faced with having to fight for their food, and for their territory. Right from […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DSC_3961_Fotor-1-370x275.jpg "Close call for lion cub when buffalo charges")
Close call for lion cub when buffalo charges
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; it’s a tough life for lions in the wild, even if they are the kings of the jungle. Even when the[…]
![Arriving at nDzuti Safari Camp after a long drive through the dry Klaserie bush, we came upon a gem. The lodge is situated on the banks of a dry river bed, extended by mopane bush, and a lush, green lawn surrounding the lodge. Robbie, our host, greeted us with a welcoming smile, and a cool drink – […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/giraffe-370x275.jpg "Guest blog: 2 days at nDzuti Safari Camp")
Guest blog: 2 days at nDzuti Safari Camp
Arriving at nDzuti Safari Camp after a long drive through the dry Klaserie bush, we came upon a gem. The lodge is situated on the banks of a dry river bed,[…]
A tribute to the Black Mambas APU on World Rhino Day
Every day should hold some reminder to the world that our wildlife is in danger, and that animals such as rhinos are dropping like flies in areas that are meant[…]
![Delving into the lion pride dynamics of the Ross pride or trying to figure out Mxabene the leopard’s latest conquest is like trying to figure out the plot of a banal soap opera. There is always plenty of drama in the world of lions of leopards. What happens in the wild is endearing yet unforgiving […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WarthogWallow1-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: The Bold and the Beautiful")
Week in Pics: The Bold and the Beautiful
Delving into the lion pride dynamics of the Ross pride or trying to figure out Mxabene the leopard’s latest conquest is like trying to figure out the plot of a[…]
![A huge amount of lion activity went down yesterday morning, and this time it wasn’t of the ‘two cute cubs’ variety… The Ross breakaway lionesses (one of whom is a new mother) and two of the Trilogy males were found by the nThambo Tree Camp dream team, Matt and Isaak. The foursome was found feeding off […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/lioness-feeding-from-buffalo-370x275.jpg "9 Lions want in on a buffalo kill in Klaserie")
9 Lions want in on a buffalo kill in Klaserie
A huge amount of lion activity went down yesterday morning, and this time it wasn’t of the ‘two cute cubs’ variety… The Ross breakaway lionesses (one of whom is a new[…]
![Fantastic news is that the notably pregnant lioness belonging to the Ross breakaway duo has given birth, and even better news is that we’ve seen the cubs! We posted an update yesterday of the sightings we’ve had thus far, plus the last litter of cubs born to a Ross breakaway female. Check that out here. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Cubs-9-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Newest Ross lion cubs in the Klaserie")
VIDEO: Newest Ross lion cubs in the Klaserie
Fantastic news is that the notably pregnant lioness belonging to the Ross breakaway duo has given birth, and even better news is that we’ve seen the cubs! We posted an[…]
![The Kalahari is a place where some of the most interesting relationships between different species is revealed. There is evidence of symbiosis all over the bush, but somewhat famously, the honey badger provides for a variety of different species as it goes about its business foraging through the Kalahari scrub. On a mobile journey with Afrika […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Honey-badger-juv-pale-chanting-goshawk-CKGR-370x275.jpg "Goshawk Poaching Prey from a Honey Badger")
Goshawk Poaching Prey from a Honey Badger
The Kalahari is a place where some of the most interesting relationships between different species is revealed. There is evidence of symbiosis all over the bush, but somewhat famously, the[…]
![Due to human/animal conflict, habitat fragmentation and a host of natural infectious diseases; the African wild dog has become an endangered species. Fondly referred to as “painted dogs’, these canines are a delight to witness in the wild. Knowing that you are viewing an endangered species happily living and roaming free in the wild is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wildog1-370x275.jpg "11 Curious Wild Dog Pups Seen at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
11 Curious Wild Dog Pups Seen at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Due to human/animal conflict, habitat fragmentation and a host of natural infectious diseases; the African wild dog has become an endangered species. Fondly referred to as “painted dogs’, these canines[…]
![The week has drawn to a close, but the action doesn’t stop out here in the bush where life is delightfully unpredictable. Yesterday morning, guests at nThambo Tree Camp headed out for their morning game drive in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve when the bush offered up something most incredible: a mother lioness was seen […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cheetah-stalking-lechwe-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: It’s a Wild World")
Week in Pictures: It’s a Wild World
The week has drawn to a close, but the action doesn’t stop out here in the bush where life is delightfully unpredictable. Yesterday morning, guests at nThambo Tree Camp headed[…]
![With the changing landscape and kaleidoscope of colours peeking through the dry vegetation, it’s evident that spring is fast approaching. The weather in the Greater Kruger is getting warmer and we’ve even experienced the first of many gentle rains. With the change of seasons, new species of wildlife come out to play. Our predators and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UmkumbeSpartaMale-370x275.jpg "Week in Pics: Cats and Critters")
Week in Pics: Cats and Critters
With the changing landscape and kaleidoscope of colours peeking through the dry vegetation, it’s evident that spring is fast approaching. The weather in the Greater Kruger is getting warmer and[…]