Choose Nyala and nThambo for Your Honeymoon Safari

nThambo Tree Camp Wooden Chalet

Organising your honeymoon involves significantly less admin compared to other aspects of the wedding process. During your honeymoon, the focus is solely on the two of you, without the need to consider seating arrangements, guest lists, or dietary preferences. To escape the madness of the build-up to the wedding, many loved-up couples choose the ultimate […]

Guided Walking Safaris vs Guided Game Drives

Africa On Foot Wilderness Trails Elephants

Whether you’re lacing up your brand-name hiking boots for an African walking safari or choosing an outfit for your daily game drives, each style of safari activity is bound to unleash that adventurous spirit of yours. When it comes to experiencing the wild, two popular options stand out: walking safaris and safari game drives. Each […]

Delving into Sun Destinations’ 2023 Business Growth

Mboma Sunsets in the Okavango Delta

As the sun sets on another remarkable year, we embark on a journey of reflection and celebration at Sun Destinations. Our commitment to unveiling the heart of Africa’s wildlife has shaped a year filled with triumphs, growth, and unwavering dedication. Although you might be used to lodge and safari content from our team, we do […]

Family Friendly Safari Accommodation in the Greater Kruger

Buy Plush Toys at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

If you’re close to your extended family or have an entire herd of children, holiday destination decisions can be a tough call. You’re probably toying with the idea of either a solo travel break or a couples holiday, or maybe you’re considering a mega-family break. We recommend a family adventure as it will create a […]

Exploring Two Contrasting Safari Paradises

Nambu Camp Olifants West

Both renowned safari destinations, the Kruger and Botswana provide distinct safari experiences for visitors. The Kruger beckons safari enthusiasts with its land-based safaris and professionally guided walking trails. Meanwhile, Botswana beckons the intrepid, inviting them to explore a unique combination of land and water-based safari experiences.  Today we’re casting the spotlight on two contrasting safari […]

Celebrating December with Photographic Gifts from the Klaserie

Leopards of Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp

Hello December! With summer in full swing, things are heating up in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The green foliage is dense from the intermittent summer rains, waterholes are replenished and the sun is showing off its warm golden embrace. The Vuyela pride of lions with their brethren of cubs are providing us with reliable […]

Mboma Island Expeditions: Champions of the Sustainable Safari

Bucket Showers Mboma Island Expeditions

Champions of the sustainable safari experience, Mboma Island Expeditions blends luxury glamping with eco-conscious practices to ensure there’s little impact on their surrounding environment. They truly embody the “travel with purpose” ethos, which encourages people to travel consciously by choosing destinations/places that conserve the environment and support communities. Mboma is a mobile safari camp embraced […]

A Leap of Leopards in the Greater Kruger

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Leopard Cub

Leopards are elusive solitary cats that thrive in areas rich with prey sources, den sites, trees, and easy access to water. The Kruger camps within our portfolio are all located in cat-friendly habitats laden with hidden pockets of bushveld, rivers, outcrops, and dense populations of plains game. Leopards love trees that provide enough elevation to […]

Frequent Flyers: Your Kruger Birding Checklist

Southern yellow-billed hornbill in Kruger

Birders can delight in knowing that there are over 500 species of bird to spot in the Kruger. Some of our feathered friends are frequent flyers, while others are migratory species and rare lifers. In today’s birding blog, we’re going to focus on the frequent flyers and some rarities to spot in the Lowveld. Compiling […]