![We caught up with Umkumbe Safari Lodge field guide, Mauritz Senekal, and discovered some enchanting images of Mxabene male leopard from a couple of months back when he was seen patrolling his territory that crosses over our traverse. His classic, unmistakable face and domineering presence in this region of the Sabi Sand make him a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Max-8-370x275.jpg "Mxabene’s Battle with Kaxane Male Leopard")
Mxabene’s Battle with Kaxane Male Leopard
We caught up with Umkumbe Safari Lodge field guide, Mauritz Senekal, and discovered some enchanting images of Mxabene male leopard from a couple of months back when he was seen[…]
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![Out of all the leopards whose territories criss-cross through the Umkumbe Safari Lodge traverse in the Sabi Sand, we’ve managed to whittle down the list to a ‘top 5’ for today’s leopard showcase! This region of the Greater Kruger is famous for unbeatable leopard sightings, and rightfully so. There is just no place like the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kigelia-4-370x275.jpg "5 Leopards to See at Umkumbe Safari Lodge")
5 Leopards to See at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Out of all the leopards whose territories criss-cross through the Umkumbe Safari Lodge traverse in the Sabi Sand, we’ve managed to whittle down the list to a ‘top 5’ for[…]
![Two unidentified leopards traversed their way onto Umkumbe territory, giving no indication of where they were headed. Like ghosts in the night and passing ships, the elusive disappeared without a trace. Both leopards were seen on different occasions and sightings were sporadic. There are often random sightings of new leopards and ones that don’t hang around […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mambiri4-370x275.jpg "A Big Hello to Mambiri the Male Leopard at Umkumbe")
A Big Hello to Mambiri the Male Leopard at Umkumbe
Two unidentified leopards traversed their way onto Umkumbe territory, giving no indication of where they were headed. Like ghosts in the night and passing ships, the elusive disappeared without a trace.[…]
![The large aquatic beasts and formidable bovids decided to enjoy a civil drink together at a waterhole close to the Umkumbe property. Renown for their big cat sightings and unique predator activity; the Sabi Sand is a premier reserve classified as a hotspot for wildlife. Today, we’ve pushed the big cats to the background and have allowed […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UmkumbeHippoBlack-370x275.jpg "Buffalo and Hippo Share Waterhole at Umkumbe")
Buffalo and Hippo Share Waterhole at Umkumbe
The large aquatic beasts and formidable bovids decided to enjoy a civil drink together at a waterhole close to the Umkumbe property. Renown for their big cat sightings and unique[…]
![While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were fully submerged inside the cavity of a dead buffalo. There was plenty of high-pitched cackles and excitement surrounding the availability of meat from their very […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/HyenaUmkumbeKill3-370x275.jpg "Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand")
Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand
While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were[…]
![The unmistakeable high-pitched bird-like chitters of the African wild dog could be heard echoing through the traverse around Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Having enjoyed plentiful wild dog sightings recently, rangers and trackers weren’t surprised that the dogs were out and about. The painted dogs, as they’re affectionately known, are one of the world’s most endangered carnivore […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ToulonPackUmkumbe10-370x275.jpg "Toulon Pack of Wild Dogs with 10 Puppies")
Toulon Pack of Wild Dogs with 10 Puppies
The unmistakeable high-pitched bird-like chitters of the African wild dog could be heard echoing through the traverse around Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Having enjoyed plentiful wild dog sightings recently, rangers and[…]
![Another week in the wild is coming to an end and now we have the opportunity to reflect on the best of the week’s photography! Capturing moments where lights, camera, and action come together in the natural world and freeze moments in time. With spring around the corner, we’re seeing the end of a very […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mapoza1-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: My African Dream")
Week in Pictures: My African Dream
Another week in the wild is coming to an end and now we have the opportunity to reflect on the best of the week’s photography! Capturing moments where lights, camera,[…]
![Deep in thickets walks a majestic and proud cat with acute senses, deadly prowess and lethal killing tactics. A loner, a survivor and graceful demeanour like that of royalty; this is the much revered Panthera pardus species. This super-predator possesses so much skill that it creates quite a deadly combination. The abundance of drainage lines, high […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/LittleBushLeopard-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopard Catch Up With Ranger Marius")
Umkumbe Leopard Catch Up With Ranger Marius
Deep in thickets walks a majestic and proud cat with acute senses, deadly prowess and lethal killing tactics. A loner, a survivor and graceful demeanour like that of royalty; this is[…]
![The past couple of weeks on the Umkumbe traverse we’ve certainly not had any reason to shout “girl power”. We normally enjoy a varied mix of both female and male leopard sightings, but recently the toms have dominated the leopard sightings. Males tend to cover a wide range and spend much of their time defending territories […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MxabeneLeopard2-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Leopards: Toms Dominate Recent Sightings")
Umkumbe Leopards: Toms Dominate Recent Sightings
The past couple of weeks on the Umkumbe traverse we’ve certainly not had any reason to shout “girl power”. We normally enjoy a varied mix of both female and male[…]
![The pangolin is prehistoric looking creature covered in a scaly, protective armour and is rarely seen. Little is known about these notoriously shy mammals, but we do know they’re a protected species and sightings of them in the wild always need to be celebrated. It is estimated that over 100, 000 pangolins are captured on an annual […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/UmkumbePangolin2-370x275.jpg "Prehistoric Looking Pangolin Spotted in Sabi Sand")
Prehistoric Looking Pangolin Spotted in Sabi Sand
The pangolin is prehistoric looking creature covered in a scaly, protective armour and is rarely seen. Little is known about these notoriously shy mammals, but we do know they’re a protected[…]