The Bushveld’s Version of Poetry in Motion
In 1961, the song “Poetry in Motion” was released and subsequently flew to the top of the charts. With passionate, heartfelt lyrics such as “I love every movement” and “She’s much too nice to rearrange”; it instantly became a hit during the sixties. The bushveld has its own version of poetry in motion and we’d […]
PHOTOS: 4 New Lions Spotted in the Klaserie!
Now this is exciting! If we weren’t thrilled enough by the news of newcomer male Duma partnering up with the Mabande male, this has certainly set things into motion: 4 new lions were spotted emerging from the bush while Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp were out on game drive, and the following day the […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Week in Pictures: The Day of Reconciliation
It’s the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, marking the anniversary of the end of Apartheid and the union of the nation. As the country celebrates, we reflect on its natural treasures, and marvel at the raw and untainted wilderness that surrounds us. South Africa is historical, unique, and full of diversity, and our wildlife […]
2016 Heads Off into the Golden Sunset
As 2016 heads off into the sunset, we bid a farewell to a year that saw plenty of endearing and heartbreaking wildlife moments. As we gradually move into an exciting blank canvas of 2017, we’d like to celebrate the wild by showcasing our top sunset photos. As the sun sinks into the horizon and puts […]
