Through the Eyes of a Guide: What Makes Winter Safari Season So Special?
At Chacma Bush Camp, guide Ruan Spies spends his days sharing the wilderness with guests, tracking wildlife, and uncovering the stories that unfold across the reserve.
Chacma Bush Camp Stylishly Reimagined: The Ultimate Boutique Safari Escape
Get intimate with the wild at Chacma Bush Camp With the recent stylish and thoughtful upgrades around camp, Chacma Bush Camp is more charming than ever. Located in the heart of the diverse and rugged terrain of the Maseke Balule Nature Reserve, this 8000 hectare reserve dotted with rocky outcrops and undulating hills offering expansive […]
Expert Guides to the Wild: Chacma Bush Camp
Guiding is an art form. A dance between awareness, knowledge, and intuition. It is about noticing the subtlest of movements through the dense bush: the black tip of a tail swooshing past, a glimmer of colour, a shape out of place. It is about reading the landscapes, from the spoor in the sand to listening […]
Sundowners on Safari: Golden Hours You’ll Never Forget
Sundowners on safari are a quintessential part of the safari experience. A simple ritual, part of the everyday rhythm of life in the bush. Finding the perfect scenic spot to watch the sun slip behind the horizon with an icy drink in hand. Whether it’s a gin and tonic, a cold beer, or something with a […]
Intimate Safari Escapes 2025: A Guide to Exclusive Balule Lodge Offers
Have you been dreaming of an intimate safari escape in pristine wilderness such as the exclusive Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger? We have an incredible limited-time offer that allows you to discover this untamed and uncrowded region by staying at two boutique lodges in one seamless journey. Spend 3 nights at the tranquil […]
A quick Kruger safari update
Time for another Kruger safari update, don’t you think? We certainly do! From Chacma to Nyala, and from Klaserie camps to Umkumbe, big cat sightings are on the rise. Both the Klaserie and Balule reserves are bustling with lion cubs, and the leopards are making their presence known. Read on to discover the latest at […]
#GuestSafariFeedback: We chat to David Batzofin about Chacma
Renowned travel blogger David Batzofin is no stranger to the collection of camps and lodges within the Sun Destinations portfolio, and is a regular guest-turned-blogger within our Kruger circuit (catch him here: Travel and Things). He has gained recognition for his work in documenting various travel experiences, sharing reviews, and providing insights into the safari […]
Exploring the safari lifestyle at these four lodges
When we speak about the safari lifestyle, we aren’t referring to the iconic activities like bush walks, game drives and wildlife. The safari lifestyle embodies the in-camp and added value experiences designed to enhance your safari holiday. The camps we represent epitomise the essence of the safari lifestyle, and this week, we’ve selected four exceptional […]
A Kruger Wildlife Roundup
Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared updates about our successful participation in recent trade shows, where we effectively showcased our properties to new audiences. Now, let’s refocus on the essence of the safari experience: wildlife. After all, encountering Africa’s wildlife is the primary reason for your visit! As we approach peak safari season, the […]
