Hello from Scandinavia

During the course of last week, we launched a blog post outlining the details of the upcoming Sun Destinations travel trade shows. If you’re following us on social media, you’ll know that we’ve wrapped up our Scandinavian roadshow. To recap, Mallory joined the 3 day Africa Showcase Roadshow hosted by On Show Solutions in Copenhagen, […]
Meet Face to Face with Sun Destinations

We consistently try to keep up with digital trends and the latest buzz in the safari travel industry, but we still value the connections and networking built from face-to-face meetings. One of our top priorities is attending travel trade shows, both locally and internationally. Within this crowded digital world, physical representation is still key to […]
An Okavango Delta Safari

An Okavango Delta safari opens up a world of opportunity to spot wildlife rarities while enjoying iconic water safari activities such as boating and mokoro. Most safari goers choose to safari in the Okavango Delta because it’s a UNESCO world heritage site that’s pristine, untouched and boasts unsurpassed game viewing opportunities. Most people are drawn […]
Your Monthly Dose of Kruger Wildlife

It’s about high time we filled out your prescription and administered your monthly dose of wildlife, a theme we hope to continue over the next few months. After all, nature is the finest therapy! As we slowly migrate into the peak safari season, we’re noticing a shift in bushveld colours and increase in predator sightings. […]
#GuestSafariFeedback: Delving into the World of Brenda Kerr

We’re delighted to unveil today’s #GuestSafariFeedback article, a much-anticipated guest-centric blog piece where we interview the dynamic Brenda Kerr. Brenda is a cherished member of our online community and is known for her thoughtful interactions and insightful feedback across our social channels. With her extensive experience exploring our camps, Brenda has evolved into a trusted […]
The Lodge Life at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside cemented its position on the map for being a place to spot leopards, earning itself a reputation as being “leopard central”. Its location in the newly formed Sabie Game Reserve (previously part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve), ensures guests are never short of, arguably, award-winning predator sightings. There is a […]
Big Cats, Big Stories

It’s Big Cat Roundup Day, a day that we’ve set aside to share a few momentous occasions with our ferocious felines. This is a big story day, where we won’t be sharing images of lions lying around. Today is a bigger and better day, where we celebrate cats doing what they do best: taking down prey, nurturing cubs, stalking, […]
Our 2024 Kruger Itineraries

The Sun Destinations portfolio offers a myriad of Kruger camps and lodges located in game-rich private reserves. From understated luxury at Nambu Camp to intrepid walking adventures at Africa on Foot and magic moments in treehouses; our Kruger circuit has something for every type of safari-goer. Typically, we don’t formulate itineraries, but we’ve developed some […]
Decoding virality: unravelling the success behind our Facebook lion video

On 6 November 2023, we posted a video of a lion roaring on the Africa on Foot Facebook page. It was a simple, yet fantastic close-up of a healthy lion belting out his best contact call roar. One of our guides captured the clip, intending to highlight the power of one of the dominant leaders […]