![Today is the crown anniversary of the UN World Wildlife Day. Declared 3 years ago as the day to raise awareness about the plight of precious animal and plant species, World Wildlife Day is now being celebrated more than ever. It is no secret that our passion for safari stems directly from our love and admiration […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2-The-unusual-and-fascinating-pangolin-the-worlds-most-trafficked-mammal-370x275.jpg "World Wildlife Day: Top 3 Safari Favourites Facing Extinction")
World Wildlife Day: Top 3 Safari Favourites Facing Extinction
Today is the crown anniversary of the UN World Wildlife Day. Declared 3 years ago as the day to raise awareness about the plight of precious animal and plant species, World[…]
Posts tagged “ Wildlife”
![It’s no secret that the state of the drought in South Africa is having dire consequences on some of the water-reliant species of the Kruger Park. Some areas have received more rain than others, but in those areas where rainfall is severely lacking, we’ve been seeing some interesting wildlife activity taking place. In the Klaserie […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/leopard-at-night-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Seeing Spots!")
Week in Pictures: Seeing Spots!
It’s no secret that the state of the drought in South Africa is having dire consequences on some of the water-reliant species of the Kruger Park. Some areas have received[…]
![A rare and unique sighting of the ever elusive cheetah took place this morning for guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Cheetahs are a protected species, listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list, and their estimated wild population in Southern Africa is a heartbreakingly low 4190 adult and adolescent individuals. They […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0953-370x275.jpg "Solo Female Cheetah Spotted in Klaserie")
Solo Female Cheetah Spotted in Klaserie
A rare and unique sighting of the ever elusive cheetah took place this morning for guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Cheetahs are a protected species, listed[…]
![Last night, Africa on Foot guests arrived back at camp after an exciting game drive during which time everyone enjoyed a fantastic sighting of the female leopard known as the Marula Mafasi. This is the second sighting we’ve had of her this week, so we are getting quite used to having her around! No one […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0739-370x275.jpg "Leopard Kill at Africa on Foot Camp")
Leopard Kill at Africa on Foot Camp
Last night, Africa on Foot guests arrived back at camp after an exciting game drive during which time everyone enjoyed a fantastic sighting of the female leopard known as the[…]
![Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the woodwork like never before. The dominant lions are focused on following the buffalo herds, and we’ve seen the Trilogy creep quietly toward areas where they can […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Cleo-profile-370x275.jpg "Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie")
Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie
Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the[…]
![Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life, and the current drought in South Africa has had an undeniable effect on the animals in the Klaserie, but all is not lost. Take a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_0020-370x275.jpg "How South Africa’s Drought has affected the Klaserie")
How South Africa’s Drought has affected the Klaserie
Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life,[…]
![Constantly alive, constantly moving, even when all seems quiet; the bush is a place of paradise where man is the alien invader. The dance of the wild is evident in every whisper of the wind, every desperate leap to freedom, every flick of the tail, or toss of an armoured head. The bush is a place […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_9524-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: The Dance of the Wild")
Week in Pictures: The Dance of the Wild
Constantly alive, constantly moving, even when all seems quiet; the bush is a place of paradise where man is the alien invader. The dance of the wild is evident in[…]
![Yes, you read correctly. Wild dogs are right on our doorstep, yet again. Don’t think that tires us in any way – we could not be more privileged to have the best seats in the house for some of the most exceptional sightings of some of Africa’s most endangered predators! This morning topped it all […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_9364-370x275.jpg "Wild Dogs, Hyenas & Predator Action at nThambo")
Wild Dogs, Hyenas & Predator Action at nThambo
Yes, you read correctly. Wild dogs are right on our doorstep, yet again. Don’t think that tires us in any way – we could not be more privileged to have[…]
![Leopards are territorial, just like lions, but unlike lions, they are solitary cats and choose to live alone, only pairing up to mate. Leopards are also usually nocturnal, and they are notoriously elusive, quick, camouflaged, and stealthy, making them some of the more difficult creatures to spot in the wild. The Klaserie is home to […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ross-Dam-drinking-370x275.jpg "A closer look at leopards of the Klaserie")
A closer look at leopards of the Klaserie
Leopards are territorial, just like lions, but unlike lions, they are solitary cats and choose to live alone, only pairing up to mate. Leopards are also usually nocturnal, and they[…]
![How lucky can you get? African wild dogs with the unending expanse of the Kruger National Park to roam, have stuck around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp for at least 2 weeks. These pack animals are exceptional hunters, they don’t have territories and are always on the move. Their home ranges can reach […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_9061-370x275.jpg "Two Weeks of Wild Dogs in Klaserie")
Two Weeks of Wild Dogs in Klaserie
How lucky can you get? African wild dogs with the unending expanse of the Kruger National Park to roam, have stuck around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp for[…]