Charming Chacma
Richard Brown Says, ” In a quiet corner of the lesser-known Maseke Private Game Reserve waits Chacma Bush Camp, a laid-back luxury oasis in the teeming wilds of the Greater Kruger.” I’ve visited Chacma Bush Camp on more than one occasion, and each time was an absolute delight. Proprietor Luan Oosthuizen and sidekick Em Gatland […]
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Spots 2 Cheetah on a Steenbok Kill
Shaun Atkinson, one of the guides from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, is certainly a good luck charm when it comes to spotting big cats. Come to think of it, most of the guides at Umkumbe enjoy prolific cat sightings. A combination of bushveld experience and knowledge of animal behaviour – and good luck – stands them […]
Photographing the Predator Action at Camp Savuti
Located in a pristine sector of ferocious wilderness in the mysterious Savute sector of the Chobe National Park, lies the inimitable Camp Savuti. A rugged and comfortable camp, the charming Camp Savuti never fails to impress. The camp rests on the edge of the erratic and largely misunderstood Savuti channel, which has been bone-dry since […]
Heritage Day : Recipes for Potjie, Roosterkoek, and Amarula Marshmallows
On September 24th we set aside the day to celebrate our rich and cultural heritage, and to revel in the diversity of our nation. It’s a day where we showcase our traditions, marvel at our colourful background, appreciate our variety of languages and take pride in our heritage. Our country is littered with stories of […]
The Week in Pictures : Catching Up with the Untamed Ones
We’ve experienced a bit of a lull in the Week in Pictures, but certainly not a lull in game viewing. Across the board its been a continuous cycle of predator sightings, unpredicted take downs and rare moments shared with the residents of the Lowveld. Our guides have been busy in the field, leading guests into […]
Klaserie Lions on a Giraffe Kill : A Portfolio of Images from Em Gatland
We recently wrote a blog post about the prolific predator sightings in the Klaserie over a 24 hour period. If you recall, there was a sighting of 6 unknown lions eagerly tucking into a giraffe kill, 15 wild dog puppies huddling together on the road, and 3 cheetah relaxing after a recent kill. The lions […]
#GuestSafariReview : nThambo Connected Us to Nature
Our Sun Destinations Instagram queen, Gemma, conducted her usual research on the social media platform to source nThambo Tree Camp images from guests. She came across Zambesie Van den Broeks photos of the Klaserie, which needed sharing. When Gem reached out to Zambesie, she very kindly let us use her images to showcase the wild […]
24 Hours of Predator Madness in the Klaserie with JC, Rogan, Gem and Jo
The weekend in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was a weekend of absolute wildlife mayhem. The team at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp went from experiencing a steady stream of sightings to an absolute influx of awe-inspiring sightings. The carnivores came out to play, and the team experienced 24 hours of predator sightings. […]
#GuestSafariReview : Wild Dogs and Lions at Ezulwini !
The Balule Nature Reserve is tucked away in the Greater Kruger, and is an absolute hotspot for game viewing. The traverse around Ezulwini Game Lodges pulsates with lion pride sightings, with a few dominant kings regularly making an appearance. There’s a constant stream of Kudyela lion cub sightings while out on drive, which certainly delight […]
