![Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end, but rather it was the start of a new life. During the course of last week we witnessed a giraffe being born. A nurturing and […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Birth3-370x275.jpg "Watching the Birth of a Giraffe")
Watching the Birth of a Giraffe
Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end,[…]
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![Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back. They tear their victim with their fore-claws and bite them around the throat in an attempt to break their neck, making it a swift death […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nottens1-370x275.jpg "Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon")
Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon
Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back.[…]
![We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the Umkumbe territory. She has plenty of battle scars and prefers to remain hidden in thickets of vegetation as opposed to exposing herself on the open […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WhiteDam21-370x275.jpg "White Dam Leopard Spotted with Cubs")
White Dam Leopard Spotted with Cubs
We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the[…]
![Over the past 3 weeks we have been concerned with the whereabouts of Maxabeni, the dominant leopard that traverses the territory surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. Easily identifiable by the deeply etched scars above his cheek and dark rosettes on his coat, he is one of Umkumbe’s favourite leopards. The last […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MaxabeniLeopard-370x275.jpg "Maxabeni the Leopard Returns to Umkumbe !")
Maxabeni the Leopard Returns to Umkumbe !
Over the past 3 weeks we have been concerned with the whereabouts of Maxabeni, the dominant leopard that traverses the territory surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin.[…]
![Nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin lies a quiet gem of lodge called the Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Located in one of South Africa’s premier big five reserves, Umkumbe is in the enviable position of being a central area for big cat sightings. In particular, the area offers unrivalled leopard sightings. Leopards are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Maxabeni3-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Safari Lodge: Meet Our Big Cats")
Umkumbe Safari Lodge: Meet Our Big Cats
Nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin lies a quiet gem of lodge called the Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Located in one of South Africa’s premier big five reserves,[…]
![Goings on at the camp are as exciting as ever and it seems that every major predator has come out to play. During our #livebushfeed edition on Wednesday, we were getting live reports from the rangers at Africa on Foot that the Trilogy Lions – a mean coalition of 3 males – was stalking and hunting buffalo. The […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/elephant-landscape-aof-kevin-370x275.jpg "The Week in Pictures: A Photography Round Up")
The Week in Pictures: A Photography Round Up
Goings on at the camp are as exciting as ever and it seems that every major predator has come out to play. During our #livebushfeed edition on Wednesday, we were getting[…]
![The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures who spend their daytime hours resting to conserve their much needed energy for kills; which is why Maxabeni sightings happen mainly in the dead of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WIPLeopard2-700x260-370x275.jpg "Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard")
Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard
The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures[…]
![It’s the beginning of a new year and it is summer in the south! The vegetation is creating jewel-coloured backdrops for some superb wildlife photography, and one finds themselves forgetting what the bush looked like only a few months ago before the precious rains arrived. Game drives begin earlier in the mornings and later in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jackal-afrikaecco-kevinmac-cropped-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Big Cats and Birds!")
Week in Pictures: Big Cats and Birds!
Styx Pride cubs having an afternoon siesta at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. It’s the beginning of a new year and it is summer in the south! The vegetation is creating jewel-coloured[…]
![It’s getting hot, hot, hot up in the African bush, and the summer rains bring added humidity to the climate. In both Botswana and the Kruger we are seeing changes in the environment, the presence of wildlife, and animal behaviour. Migratory birds continue to fleck the air with new colours and sounds; one of the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/leopardcub-bw-angele-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Hyenas in the mud, and a leopard cub!")
Week in Pictures: Hyenas in the mud, and a leopard cub!
It’s getting hot, hot, hot up in the African bush, and the summer rains bring added humidity to the climate. In both Botswana and the Kruger we are seeing changes[…]
![It’s back to the bush we go with this week’s edition of the Week in Pictures! Transported back to the nooks and crannies of Kruger and Botswana that we love so much, this collection of photographs reflects the beauty of the wild and leaves you longing for a safari! Some sad news on the Klaserie […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lioncub-luan-nthambo-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: One little lion cub and scenes of safari")
Week in Pictures: One little lion cub and scenes of safari
Image by Luan Oosthuizen It’s back to the bush we go with this week’s edition of the Week in Pictures! Transported back to the nooks and crannies of Kruger and[…]