![It’s been a wonderfully wild start to 2025 so we thought we would share a roundup of January wildlife highlights from our portfolio of incredible camps around South Africa and Botswana. With green season in full bloom, landscapes are lush and bursting with life. Here are just some of the spectacular sightings captured in Jan. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PHOTO-2025-01-28-11-14-35-3-370x275.jpg "A Wild Start to 2025: Wildlife Highlights")
A Wild Start to 2025: Wildlife Highlights
It’s been a wonderfully wild start to 2025 so we thought we would share a roundup of January wildlife highlights from our portfolio of incredible camps around South Africa and[…]
Posts tagged “ Lions”
![Are you ready for October’s big cat bonanza, fresh from the Kruger and Botswana archives? Today, we’re putting lions and leopards in the spotlight. If you’re lucky, you may have already spotted some visuals, reels, and updates on our respective camp pages. Without further ado, let’s delve into the world of swollen-bellied leopards, iconic lion […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PHOTO-2024-10-09-20-58-55-370x275.jpg "October’s Big Cat Bonanza: Lions and Leopards in the Spotlight")
October’s Big Cat Bonanza: Lions and Leopards in the Spotlight
Are you ready for October’s big cat bonanza, fresh from the Kruger and Botswana archives? Today, we’re putting lions and leopards in the spotlight. If you’re lucky, you may have[…]
![One of the major drawcards of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania and the famous Serengeti, is the presence of rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting a stocky and powerfully built lion clumsily clambering up a tree, is indeed a unique wildlife sighting. Leopards are our textbook tree-climbers, but lions – […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TreeClimbingLions3-370x275.jpg "Guide JC Spots a Tree-climbing Lion in the Klaserie. That’s Right.")
Guide JC Spots a Tree-climbing Lion in the Klaserie. That’s Right.
One of the major drawcards of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania and the famous Serengeti, is the presence of rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting[…]
![The rough knuckle-rap on the door of your safari suite before sunrise elicits mixed emotions. On the one hand you’re excited to uncover the secrets of the Sabi Sand, and stumble across a few Lion Kings at first light. On the other hand, it’s way to early to be civilised and the bed is just […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UmkumbeLions-370x275.jpg "Lion Pride with Cubs Chase Buffalo in Front of Lodge")
Lion Pride with Cubs Chase Buffalo in Front of Lodge
The rough knuckle-rap on the door of your safari suite before sunrise elicits mixed emotions. On the one hand you’re excited to uncover the secrets of the Sabi Sand, and[…]
![Before we plunge head first into the tremendous story of how 18 lions killed a waterbuck right outside Chacma Bush Camp – and how it subsequently led to abundant lion cub sightings in camp – we’re going to give you a brief synopsis about this local pride. In total there are 18 lions spotted on […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ChacmaLionDrinkingWaterhole-370x275.jpg "18 Lions and Cubs on a Waterbuck Kill at Chacma")
18 Lions and Cubs on a Waterbuck Kill at Chacma
Before we plunge head first into the tremendous story of how 18 lions killed a waterbuck right outside Chacma Bush Camp – and how it subsequently led to abundant lion[…]
![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")
The Week in Pictures : Cool Cats and Amber Sunsets
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[…]
![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[…]
![The Selinda Reserve is a remote destination linking two prime game viewing destinations in Botswana. In the east you have the famous Linyanti Swamps, home to the ferocious lions, and in the west you have the world-renowned Okavango Delta, a pristine water paradise. The major drawcard of the Selinda is the sheer abundance and variety […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MotswiriCampLions1-370x275.jpg "RAW Botswana, Motswiri Camp : Hefty Male Lions Devour Kill in the Selinda")
RAW Botswana, Motswiri Camp : Hefty Male Lions Devour Kill in the Selinda
The Selinda Reserve is a remote destination linking two prime game viewing destinations in Botswana. In the east you have the famous Linyanti Swamps, home to the ferocious lions, and[…]
![When it comes to lion pride sighting updates at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, we’re way overdue – just like that festive season credit card payment. We have some edge of the seat stuff coming your way, so hold your breath as we beguile you with the latest tales from our powerful big cat athletes. We’re skipping […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BirminghamMale-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Lion Update : Kambula Lionesses are Doing the Rounds !")
Umkumbe Lion Update : Kambula Lionesses are Doing the Rounds !
When it comes to lion pride sighting updates at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, we’re way overdue – just like that festive season credit card payment. We have some edge of the[…]
![A couple months back we introduced you to a coalition of 6 burly male lions that we know as the “Maseke Males”. These lions patrol their turf with vigour and appear to be in elite physical condition, with two older males seemingly dominating the rest. Our sightings have included the full pride of boys, and then […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/MasekeMales11-370x275.jpg "Lions of the Maseke : Lionesses, Sub-adults and The Bushveld Kings")
Lions of the Maseke : Lionesses, Sub-adults and The Bushveld Kings
A couple months back we introduced you to a coalition of 6 burly male lions that we know as the “Maseke Males”. These lions patrol their turf with vigour and appear[…]