![When a lone female hyena encountered a hostile pack of wild dogs at a waterhole near nThambo Tree Camp at Africa on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, it made for quite the spectacle. Hyenas get a bad rap. From The Lion King to the recent Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, hyenas are portrayed as […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WildDogsHyena-370x275.jpg "Lone hyena vs massive pack of wild dogs")
Lone hyena vs massive pack of wild dogs
When a lone female hyena encountered a hostile pack of wild dogs at a waterhole near nThambo Tree Camp at Africa on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, it made[…]
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![Gin and tonics while on safari go together like a horse and carriage. The age-old drink, initially distilled from juniper berries, is synonymous with safari sundowners. But why? An old wives tale leads us to believe that the quinine in the tonic water repels mosquitoes. Truth be told, you’d actually need vast quantities of quinine to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/nthamboginJaco-370x275.jpg "Make it a Double. Gin Tasting While on Safari in the Kruger.")
Make it a Double. Gin Tasting While on Safari in the Kruger.
Gin and tonics while on safari go together like a horse and carriage. The age-old drink, initially distilled from juniper berries, is synonymous with safari sundowners. But why? An old wives[…]
![When a pilot episode of a new series is aired we get sucked into the storyline and we’re often left angling for more. Pilot episodes are fleeting and they lull us into a false sense of security that episode 1 of the series will be released. Unfortunately, pilot episodes are fleeting and fickle. They’re full of false promises. They’re […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BlackDamFemales-370x275.jpg "What’s Happening with the Lions of the Klaserie? A Lot. Here’s An Update.")
What’s Happening with the Lions of the Klaserie? A Lot. Here’s An Update.
When a pilot episode of a new series is aired we get sucked into the storyline and we’re often left angling for more. Pilot episodes are fleeting and they lull us into[…]
![What is Virtual Reality (VR), and why have Sun Destinations climbed aboard the VR train? Virtual Reality tours provide an all encompassing sensory experience that allows the viewer to fully immerse themselves in an environment. We’re talking 360 degree views of a lodge, hotel, action sports, and their surrounds. The stills and videos transport the viewer to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/VirtualToursTinyWorld2-370x275.jpg "Immerse Yourself in Africa’s Hidden Secrets with Our Virtual Reality Tours")
Immerse Yourself in Africa’s Hidden Secrets with Our Virtual Reality Tours
What is Virtual Reality (VR), and why have Sun Destinations climbed aboard the VR train? Virtual Reality tours provide an all encompassing sensory experience that allows the viewer to fully[…]
![When it comes to siesta time, leopards tend to seek out elevated areas providing sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. This height advantage means they are in the ideal position to eagerly scan the ‘veld for potential prey; and it keeps them out of harm’s way. A leopard generally relaxes at the top of a termite mound, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nThamboLeopardBuffelDam-370x275.jpg "Klaserie Leopard Relaxes on the Wooden Deck of Buffel Dam Treehouse")
Klaserie Leopard Relaxes on the Wooden Deck of Buffel Dam Treehouse
When it comes to siesta time, leopards tend to seek out elevated areas providing sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. This height advantage means they are in the ideal position to eagerly[…]
![There are a number of resident lion coalitions and prides on Africa on Foot and nThambo’s traverse. These are the local battle-scarred kings and queens that have staked their claim on the land around camps, and frequently put on award-winning shows for guests. The ever-shifting pride dynamics ensure things are never static with our lions, and we’re often gifted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UnknownLionsKlaserie7-370x275.jpg "Skittish Lions Feast on Giraffe Kill for Days")
Skittish Lions Feast on Giraffe Kill for Days
There are a number of resident lion coalitions and prides on Africa on Foot and nThambo’s traverse. These are the local battle-scarred kings and queens that have staked their claim on the[…]
![The artful African wild dog is an accomplished predator that targets and takes down prey together with their pack. They hunt via a method called coursing, which involves marathon like running sessions in pursuit of quarry and don’t rely on tactics in their execution of prey. A wild dog’s mobile meal eventually slows down due […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nThamboWildDogs5-370x275.jpg "Frenzied Wild Dogs Fervently Devour an Impala Kill")
Frenzied Wild Dogs Fervently Devour an Impala Kill
The artful African wild dog is an accomplished predator that targets and takes down prey together with their pack. They hunt via a method called coursing, which involves marathon like[…]
![Despite being aloof and independent cats, leopards actually make excellent mothers. These muscle-bound felines lead a notoriously solitary lifestyle where it’s “each man for himself”. Leopards aren’t pride orientated and are rarely seen keeping company with other leopards. We only see leopards together during periods of mating or when mothers are rearing their young. Just […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LeopardCubJCAOF1-370x275.jpg "Cute Leopard Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
Cute Leopard Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Despite being aloof and independent cats, leopards actually make excellent mothers. These muscle-bound felines lead a notoriously solitary lifestyle where it’s “each man for himself”. Leopards aren’t pride orientated and[…]
![The leopard sightings have peaked in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve over the past few weeks, and the nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot traverse is fast becoming the central hub for Panthera pardus sightings. Long may this magnitude of sightings continue. It’s not the fleeting glimpses of the whir of mottled rosettes disappearing into the bush […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/nThamboLeopardKill-370x275.jpg "Mother’s Day Mayhem : 3 Related Leopards Feast off Same Meal")
Mother’s Day Mayhem : 3 Related Leopards Feast off Same Meal
The leopard sightings have peaked in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve over the past few weeks, and the nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot traverse is fast becoming the[…]
![According to textbooks, May – August is the African wild dog’s denning period. This is when the dogs seem to cease their nomadic ways and individual packs lead a more sedentary lifestyle, and the timing is perfect given that it generally overlaps with the end of the impala rutting season. The end of the impala […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WildDogsAOFoot-370x275.jpg "Witnessing the Wild Dogs Stalking and Taking Down Prey in the Klaserie")
Witnessing the Wild Dogs Stalking and Taking Down Prey in the Klaserie
According to textbooks, May – August is the African wild dog’s denning period. This is when the dogs seem to cease their nomadic ways and individual packs lead a more[…]