![It’s winter here in the Klaserie and the breeding herds of elephants are in abundance. Winter time means that the vegetation is sparse and water sources are scarce. The once lush green thickets have turned into dry, amber colour grasses and wildlife becomes desperate for water. This is the season when our wonderful pachyderms, the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/elliescover-370x275.jpg "Connecting with the Elephants of the Klaserie")
Connecting with the Elephants of the Klaserie
It’s winter here in the Klaserie and the breeding herds of elephants are in abundance. Winter time means that the vegetation is sparse and water sources are scarce. The once[…]
Posts tagged “ Klaserie”
![Chloe Cooper and I were asked to spend time blogging and tracking wildlife in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Having spent time at nThambo Tree Camp, Africa on Foot and nDzuti Safari Camp; we knew what lay in store for us. Needless to say, we were delighted and overcome with glee at the prospect of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ChloeRelaxing-370x275.jpg "What is it like to Self-Drive from O.R. Tambo Airport to Kruger?")
What is it like to Self-Drive from O.R. Tambo Airport to Kruger?
Chloe Cooper and I were asked to spend time blogging and tracking wildlife in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Having spent time at nThambo Tree Camp, Africa on Foot and[…]
![What has been happening the past few days in the land of the Klaserie lions? Well, for starters, one of the Trilogy males was caught mating with a Ross Pride female. We caught the act on camera. It is now clear that the Trilogy want the Ross Pride for themselves. Kevin MacLaughlin took these images […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/TrilogyMating3-370x275.jpg "Busted ! Photos of the Lion Trilogy Mating with Ross Females")
Busted ! Photos of the Lion Trilogy Mating with Ross Females
What has been happening the past few days in the land of the Klaserie lions? Well, for starters, one of the Trilogy males was caught mating with a Ross Pride[…]
![A few days ago we shared a video of the flap-neck chameleon on our social media channels. Spotting a chameleon always proves to be a highlight of any night game drive. They are tricky to spot because of their mottled green camouflage which ensures they’re well-hidden. Rangers always seem to have fun trying to see […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dwarfKevin-370x275.png "5 Fun Facts About the Flap-Neck Chameleon")
5 Fun Facts About the Flap-Neck Chameleon
A few days ago we shared a video of the flap-neck chameleon on our social media channels. Spotting a chameleon always proves to be a highlight of any night game[…]
Video of the Lion Trilogy After Charging Vehicle
Trilogy male in the darkness. © Kevin MacLaughlin Mike Lentz, together with Dave Jackson, took this video of the Trilogy of lions. The video was taken shortly after one of[…]
![As we suspected, the Trilogy of lions trying to take over the Ross Pride kingdom are a fierce coalition of lions. We have just heard from the team at nThambo Tree Camp that one of the Trilogy charged the game vehicle. One of the males came towards the vehicle and Isaac, our quick-witted tracker with […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/TrilogyLion-370x275.png "Trilogy and Ross Pride Update: Lion Charges Vehicle in Klaserie")
Trilogy and Ross Pride Update: Lion Charges Vehicle in Klaserie
As we suspected, the Trilogy of lions trying to take over the Ross Pride kingdom are a fierce coalition of lions. We have just heard from the team at nThambo[…]
![There’s a buzz in the air in the vicinity of nThambo Tree Camp. Daily we are receiving updates about how the “Trilogy” of male lions are slowly creeping their way into the Ross Pride territory. It was subtle at first and now they are being quite bolshy about their intentions. Initially they appeared skittish with […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RossPrides-370x275.jpg "The Trilogy of Lions are Causing Drama for the Ross Pride")
The Trilogy of Lions are Causing Drama for the Ross Pride
A lioness walks right past our safari vehicle. There’s a buzz in the air in the vicinity of nThambo Tree Camp. Daily we are receiving updates about how the “Trilogy”[…]
![And here we have it. Finally – the “Trilogy” of male lions that have been threatening the Ross Pride have been caught on video. Look at the size and stature of them ! Dave Jackson and ranger Kevin Maclaughlin managed to get up close and personal with them. You will notice Chuck and Larry (sub-adult […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RossPrideLion-370x275.jpg "Videos: Trilogy of Lions and the Ross Pride")
Videos: Trilogy of Lions and the Ross Pride
And here we have it. Finally – the “Trilogy” of male lions that have been threatening the Ross Pride have been caught on video. Look at the size and stature[…]
![When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing – and it wasn’t ice in my drink. While watching the pride relaxing in the thicket it became clear what was missing – the two dominant leaders, The Good and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TheGoodRossPrideKlaserie-370x275.jpg "Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial")
Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial
When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing – and it wasn’t ice[…]
![Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and personal with this beautiful creature. Dave Jackson captured this hair-raising situation with a puff adder in the Kruger on video. No injuries were sustained during […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PuffAdder-370x275.png "Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger")
Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger
Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and[…]