#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 […]
The Week in Pictures : Friday Feels and Furry Things !

The Week in Pictures has been in hibernation for the past two weeks, but now it’s time to emerge. The past couple of weeks we’ve enjoyed sightings of a few of Africa’s iconic species, with the lions and leopards in the spotlight yet again. Today we’re going to kick-back, relax and enjoy a few of […]
Everything you need to know about Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Pegged by Lonely Planet as “one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences” and ranked by Responsible Tourism UK as “one of the most underrated things to do in Uganda” chimpanzee tracking remains one of East Africa’s unsung activities. Often outshined by gorilla trekking, seeking our closest relative through Uganda’s enchanting swathe of thick equatorial rainforest […]
Fantastico Sundowner Session at Walkers Bush Villa

The past few days at Walkers Bush Villa in the Timbavati have been a merry-go-round of safari activities, languid luncheons and sublime moments in wild settings. Safari in Swahili – loosely translated – means “journey”. From the culinary to the wildlife, the atmosphere and the service; there are many aspects that ensure an idyllic all […]
Camp Savuti : The Marsh Pride Lionesses Get Rough and Rowdy

The Savuti region of Chobe National Park is a sought after pocket of wildlife paradise. This enchanting predator-rich region is well-documented for its fierce lion populations, one of which is the dominant Marsh Pride. Breakaway females and splintered groups from the powerful Marsh Pride are often spotted while out on drive with the team from […]
Nsala Private Game Reserve : Into the wild

Nsala Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is wilder than most. No fences, very few camps and almost no traffic mean game and birds flourish here and, if you’re as lucky as we were, you might even see a spectacular kill or two… I’m sitting on Nsala Safari Camp’s beautiful deck having a coffee […]
The Week in Pictures : Girl Power on National Women’s Day

Today is National Women’s Day in South Africa, a day set aside to commemorate the 1956 march to parliament to abolish one of the many Draconian laws implemented in South Africa at the time. Today, National Women’s Day is designed to draw attention to the many hurdles and issues that women still face. On Women’s […]