Tuskers Bush Camp : Lone Male Leopard Spotted
A few months ago we introduced you to the leopards of Tuskers Bush Camp. With much excitement, we revealed images of our active cats enthralling us with their finely tuned stalking skills and ambushing techniques. Over the past few months we’ve made it a focus to place, identify and get to know the big cats […]
NEWS: Balule Lion Duma Joins Forces with Klaserie’s Mabande!
Duma was a force to be reckoned with in the Balule Nature Reserve and patrolled his turf with determination. With his golden locks and respectable swag, he was considered by many to be the king of the central and southern parts of Balule. Easily identifiable by his trademark mohawk, he became a much loved sighting […]
Hercules Pride Kill Buffalo Outside Ranger’s Block
Less than a week ago our rangers enthralled guests with a rare sighting of the powerful and elusive Hercules pride of lions. The term “Hercules” is derived from Greek mythology. Hercules was the son of Zeus and was believed to have an almost supernatural strength. Thus, it’s fair to say that this burgeoning pride is […]
Welcome to 2017, The Year of the Safari !
The entire Sun Destinations’ team is excited about 2017. 2016 saw us immersed in revamping new camps in Botswana, pouring our hearts into the latest online innovations and cleverly combining tech with the bushveld lifestyle. The camps and lodges we market, refurb and become involved with on a ground level have become intertwined into our daily […]
Week in Pictures : Dive Bombing into 2017
Dive bombing into 2017 like a kingfisher, owning 2017 like a burgeoning lion pride, relaxing in 2017 like a leopard during the heat of the day and slithering through troubling times in 2017 like a lethal black mamba. This is the first “week in pictures” of the year and we’re excited about the blank canvas […]
Week in Pictures: Best of 2016
Well, here we are, at the very end of 2016! In an astonishing hurry, another year has flown past, and what we’ve seen in the bush has made us breathless, ecstatic, amazed, and heartbroken. The wild world continues, no matter the day of the week, the time of day, or the significance of another calendar […]
Tree-climbing Leopardess, Ross Dam
The Klaserie is full of excitement at the moment, from the electric storm that loomed in the distance and eventually brought some brilliant rain to Africa on Foot & nThambo, to the exceptional leopard sightings that have brought game drives to a new level of epic! Last weekend, Africa on Foot ranger Greg reported some […]
A New Look for Xobega Island Camp, Okavango Delta
Xobega Island Camp’s new look! This Okavango Delta retreat is everything that is right about African island life – including the elephant and hippo visitors! Recently, Xobega Island Camp underwent some soft refurbishments, adding some glamour to its simple setup. Now, this authentic Botswana camp, which exudes the pleasures of simple living, glows under lantern […]
The Week in Pictures: We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday
Northern Botswana has received its first big rains, which were dealt generously over the Kwatale Conservancy where Tuskers Bush Camp is located. Cracked pans bore old hoof imprints, which had hardened and become fossilised. Giant indentations in old mud wallows lay frozen in time, revealing the footprints of the last elephant to have enjoyed its […]
