![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")
![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")
![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")
![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")
![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")
![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")
![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")
![Despite the torrential downpours and unpredictable weather bestowed upon us by moody Mother Nature, our scheduled 3 day walking trail in the Greater Kruger’s Maseke Game Reserve went ahead as planned. This weather is not atypical to the Kruger during the summer months and this time of year we’re at the tail end of summer, so the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AOFWalksElephants-370x275.jpg "We Found Lions on Foot During Our 3 Day Kruger Walking Trail")
![The ruthless Mbiri boys are like mutinous soldiers that break rules, rebel against the status quo and push boundaries to occupy new territories. The Mbiris are covering a wide range on our traverse and certainly aren’t confining themselves to one section, despite other prides vigorously advertising and claiming their portion of land. That’s just the life of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MbiriKillElephant-370x275.jpg "Mutinous Mbiri Lions Tuck into Elephant Killed by Neighbouring Pride")