![Home to over hundreds of bird species across diverse habitats, Southern Africa ranks among the world’s top birding destinations. From the iconic African fish-eagle and colourful lilac-breasted roller to rare endemics, bird watching opportunities abound all year round. Binoculars at the ready, let your inner bird nerd soar as we take a shallow dive into […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EmmaGatland19223-1-Large-370x275.jpeg "Taking to the Skies: The Birding Wonders of Southern Africa")
Taking to the Skies: The Birding Wonders of Southern Africa
Home to over hundreds of bird species across diverse habitats, Southern Africa ranks among the world’s top birding destinations. From the iconic African fish-eagle and colourful lilac-breasted roller to rare[…]
![A beginner’s guide for those new to the safari experience Are you considering or have you taken the exciting leap and booked your first ever safari in the Greater Kruger region? Waking up to the dawn chorus, heading out into the crisp morning air to discover what the creatures of the night got up to, […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ROGANROAMS_RSK7355_2022-Large-370x275.jpeg "First-Time Safari in the Greater Kruger? Here’s What You Need to Know”")
![Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how a safari as well as our lodges and camps play a part in preserving the magnificent wild places of our world. Lasting Impact That Is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-86-Large-370x275.jpeg "Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience")
![Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris awaken a sense of awe and wonder in some of the world’s wildest, most untamed places. While unwinding from everyday life, they invite in a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-4376-370x275.jpg "7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach")
![This well-travelled German couple decided to visit Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp for a safari honeymoon. Based in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, these camps certainly deliver in terms of wildlife sightings. While the reserve covers the “wild” aspect, the camps add the romance. With its wooden treehouse chalets on stilts and expansive […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AfricaOnFootTreehouseInteriors-370x275.jpg "#GuestSafariFeedback: German honeymooners choose the Klaserie")
![A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype and were looking for territory to claim. They entered at the right time. The pride dynamics in this section of the Klaserie were complicated, and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lionclubsKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve")
![We recently wrote a blog post about the prolific predator sightings in the Klaserie over a 24 hour period. If you recall, there was a sighting of 6 unknown lions eagerly tucking into a giraffe kill, 15 wild dog puppies huddling together on the road, and 3 cheetah relaxing after a recent kill. The lions […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AOFLionstwilight-370x275.jpg "Klaserie Lions on a Giraffe Kill : A Portfolio of Images from Em Gatland")
![When the sizzling summer season is upon us and the African sun beats down on our lily white skin, we lap up the healthy dose of Vitamin D with glee. Summer has a vibe and it’s evident in the bushveld. The Kruger can get sweltering hot and escaping the heat is paramount to feeling comfortable […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AOFPoolSunsets-370x275.jpg "An Oasis of Calm. Photoshoot of Africa on Foot’s New Pool.")
![A clear theme for “Week in Pics” has emerged. One sideways glance at the slew of images from our guides and photographers is all you need to figure out the common denominator : CATS. Included in the portfolio of leopard and lion images, there are pictures of charismatic sunsets and general game, which always provides […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/WIPAOFSunsets-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures : Cool Cats and Amber Sunsets")
![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")