![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two 6-week olds have been having a whale of a time playing together out in the open. The two lionesses are so habituated to the game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4506_Fotor-1-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail")
VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two[…]
Posts tagged “ Kruger”
![Known as Ezulwini’s blue-eyed leopard, Chavaluthu has got to be one of the most beautiful male leopards around. His unique name means ‘afraid of nothing’ in the local language, Tsonga. Brave indeed, this spectacular cat hunted a warthog and settled down to enjoy his hard earned meal in full view of admiring guests at Ezulwini Billy’s […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MG_7883-370x275.jpg "Chavaluthu the leopard kills a warthog at Ezulwini")
Chavaluthu the leopard kills a warthog at Ezulwini
Known as Ezulwini’s blue-eyed leopard, Chavaluthu has got to be one of the most beautiful male leopards around. His unique name means ‘afraid of nothing’ in the local language, Tsonga. Brave[…]
![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[…]
![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[…]
![It has been confirmed that one of the old Ross Pride lionesses has succumb to her ripe age and old injuries that left her battered and fighting to survive in the harsh world of lions in the wild. You’ll remember her from her brave attack on a honey badger – footage that was both breath-taking and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ross-lioness--370x275.jpg "The death of an old Ross Pride lioness")
The death of an old Ross Pride lioness
It has been confirmed that one of the old Ross Pride lionesses has succumb to her ripe age and old injuries that left her battered and fighting to survive in[…]
![At the end of each week we like to ease into the weekend with a collection of wildlife snaps taken in the pristine safari regions of the Greater Kruger and Botswana. This week is no different, and as usual we have been lucky enough to enjoy a variety of fantastic game viewing all the way from […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/jackal-savuti-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: All things wild and wonderful")
Week in Pictures: All things wild and wonderful
At the end of each week we like to ease into the weekend with a collection of wildlife snaps taken in the pristine safari regions of the Greater Kruger and Botswana.[…]
![This morning held a lot of excitement for guests occupying the nThambo Tree Camp game viewer as Matt pulled up to a sighting of the Ross Pride doing what they do best: specialising in warthog hunting! This pride has a lot of history with the ferocious hogs of the Klaserie; sometimes the lions walk away with […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Ross-Pride-subadults-370x275.jpg "The Ross Pride lions share a warthog")
The Ross Pride lions share a warthog
This morning held a lot of excitement for guests occupying the nThambo Tree Camp game viewer as Matt pulled up to a sighting of the Ross Pride doing what they[…]
![Arriving at nDzuti Safari Camp after a long drive through the dry Klaserie bush, we came upon a gem. The lodge is situated on the banks of a dry river bed, extended by mopane bush, and a lush, green lawn surrounding the lodge. Robbie, our host, greeted us with a welcoming smile, and a cool drink – […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/giraffe-370x275.jpg "Guest blog: 2 days at nDzuti Safari Camp")
Guest blog: 2 days at nDzuti Safari Camp
Arriving at nDzuti Safari Camp after a long drive through the dry Klaserie bush, we came upon a gem. The lodge is situated on the banks of a dry river bed,[…]
![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[…]
![Fantastic news is that the notably pregnant lioness belonging to the Ross breakaway duo has given birth, and even better news is that we’ve seen the cubs! We posted an update yesterday of the sightings we’ve had thus far, plus the last litter of cubs born to a Ross breakaway female. Check that out here. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Cubs-9-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Newest Ross lion cubs in the Klaserie")
VIDEO: Newest Ross lion cubs in the Klaserie
Fantastic news is that the notably pregnant lioness belonging to the Ross breakaway duo has given birth, and even better news is that we’ve seen the cubs! We posted an[…]