![Solo travel offers individuals an opportunity to reconnect with themselves; gain confidence and independence; and meet like minded travellers. There’s a misconception that solo travel is lonely. But here’s the thing: solo travel means SOLO, it doesn’t mean alone. This adage especially rings true where safaris concerned. Going on safari in a private reserve is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC06306-370x275.jpg "Why Kruger Safaris are Perfect for Solo Travel")
Why Kruger Safaris are Perfect for Solo Travel
Solo travel offers individuals an opportunity to reconnect with themselves; gain confidence and independence; and meet like minded travellers. There’s a misconception that solo travel is lonely. But here’s the[…]
![The privately owned Olifants West Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger encompasses an impressive 9000 hectares of diverse terrain across the Olifants River Valley, just west of the Kruger National Park. The perennial Olifants River cuts through a game-rich region dominated by acacia and mixed woodlands that support the Big 5, over 94 species of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ezulwini-Billys-Lodge-Suite-370x275.jpg "Safaris in Olifants West Nature Reserve")
![Last week we delivered a series of frequently asked questions that really unpacked the essence of an African safari experience. Today we’re increasing our portfolio of questions to cover aspects such as historical origins, the ultimate length of a safari in Africa, and what to wear on a safari. We’re sure that you have questions […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NyalaSafariLodgeSunset-370x275.jpg "The Ultimate Guide to Wild Adventures: We Unpack Your Safari FAQs")
![The word safari is synonymous with the Big 5, intrepid adventures and breathtaking golden sunsets melting behind horizons of endless savanna landscapes. A safari in Africa provides an opportunity for visitors to experience wildlife roaming free in their natural habitat, while indulging in iconic activities that you just don’t experience anywhere else in the world. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AOF-0095-370x275.jpg "We Answer Your Kruger Safari FAQs")
![Embarking on a safari adventure is a dream for many, but behind the scenes, there’s a crucial player ensuring the seamless orchestration of these experiences – the safari supplier. As a key player in the travel trade, Sun Destinations stands as a pivotal link connecting discerning travellers to the heart of Africa’s wildlife. Mallory Kuyk-Michaels, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/umkumbe-sunset-370x275.jpg "Navigating the Wilderness: Understanding Safari Suppliers and Sun Destinations")
![From Kruger to Botswana, our guide and tracker chatter is buzzing with big cat sightings. Botswana and Kruger are two sought-after safari destinations in Southern Africa, one offers an easily accessible Big 5 bushveld experience and the other a remote land and water based safari experience. We’re lucky enough to represent five camps and lodges […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PHOTO-2023-09-18-16-08-11-370x275.jpg "Latest Big Cat Sightings in Botswana")
![We can confirm that it’s not called “charming Chacma” without good reason. Chacma is a serene camp built around a small pan in the uncrowded and wildlife-rich Maseke Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Balule region. The landscape here is unique – one can expect undulating terrain strewn with boulders and flecks of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EmmaGatland17885-370x275.jpg "Chacma Bush Camp: Where Safari Dreams Come True")
![There’s no denying that the Okavango-based magical Mboma Island Expeditions has stolen our hearts and captivated safari-goers from around the globe. There’s something about being located in the depths of the Delta’s remote waters that brings a certain enigmatic avenue to the safari experience: it’s unrivalled and soul stirring. The thing is, Mboma doesn’t just […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mboma-Low-res-0124-370x275.jpg "Letting Life Unfold at Magical Mboma Island Expeditions")
![Walk with us as we discover the fascinating world of Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside. In today’s blog, we’re going to take you on a journey through one of the more iconic lodges within our portfolio. Fringing the seasonal Sand River in the Sabie Game Reserve, Umkumbe’s claim to fame is its location in a premier […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Umkumbe_2023-Low-Res-0102-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside: 5 Cool Facts You Need to Know")
![Nyala Safari Lodge is an idyllic safari destination located in the Big 5 Balule Nature Reserve. Considered a high-end mid-range lodge, Nyala offers its visitors an opportunity to cocoon themselves in comfort while being surrounded by the unruly and untamed wilderness. The Mohlabetsi River snakes its way past the lodge, providing a refuge for wildlife. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NyalaSafariLodgeBoma2-370x275.jpg "Nyala Safari Lodge: Experience the Best of Kruger Accommodation")