![There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a buffalo, their worrying separation from their mother, the oh-so-cute display they put on playing with a lioness’ tail, and then the first time we spotted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lioness-and-cub-awake_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs")
Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs
There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a[…]
Posts tagged “ Africa on Foot”
![We’ve just arrived back in the UK after another great few days at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp – our ‘home from home’ in South Africa. As always we had a warm welcome from everyone at both camps. We arrived early at Africa on Foot and were greeted by an ever friendly Hennie, Mike […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RB-lioness-yawning-370x275.jpg "Guest Blog: Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp")
Guest Blog: Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp
We’ve just arrived back in the UK after another great few days at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp – our ‘home from home’ in South Africa. As always we[…]
![Africa on Foot is no stranger to extraordinary big cat sightings. There’s often a whirlwind of cat videos and images flooding our inbox on a daily basis – we’re not complaining but we’re often taken aback at the absolute abundance of lion and leopard sightings within the Klaserie! Over the past few days, the Trilogy […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Rhulani1-370x275.jpg "Africa on Foot’s Leopard and Lion Extravaganza")
Africa on Foot’s Leopard and Lion Extravaganza
Africa on Foot is no stranger to extraordinary big cat sightings. There’s often a whirlwind of cat videos and images flooding our inbox on a daily basis – we’re not[…]
![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[…]
![We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would agree. Each day there is something new to see, and we might not always see what we expect, but when we are watching lions stalking […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0185-2-370x275.jpg "nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill")
nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would[…]
![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[…]
![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’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[…]
![Tucked away in the Klaserie Private Nature reserve is the authentic and charming Africa on Foot camp. Offering affordable rates and easy accessibility to local airports, it sets the standard in terms of authentic lodges. Sharing unfenced borders with the Timbavati Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park means that wildlife can roam freely throughout. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AfricaOnFootNight-370x275.jpg "Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Africa on Foot")
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Africa on Foot
Tucked away in the Klaserie Private Nature reserve is the authentic and charming Africa on Foot camp. Offering affordable rates and easy accessibility to local airports, it sets the standard[…]
![What a weekend it’s been! No, we are not referring to the kickoff of the Rugby World Cup, but instead to the unbelievable number of leopard interactions that have taken place right in front of our eyes here in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Guide at Africa on Foot, Mike Beard, recounts the last 3 […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DSC_3785_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Leopards Galore at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp!")
Leopards Galore at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp!
What a weekend it’s been! No, we are not referring to the kickoff of the Rugby World Cup, but instead to the unbelievable number of leopard interactions that have taken[…]