Balule Lion Dynamics: The Lowdown
If there’s one thing we know for sure about wildlife, it’s that you don’t know any thing for sure about wildlife. The unpredictable nature of the wild world and the animals that live in it is exactly what appeals to every lover of nature, and it is certainly what keeps us on our toes! Lions […]
Umkumbe Leopard & Lion Update from Mauritz
During the course of the week we shared Marius Zeilinga’s images from his game drives. This week, we’re focussing on Mauritz Senekal’s series of crowd pleasing photographs taken in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve; a haven for a variety of wildlife. Mauritz is a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, which is a gem of an […]
Leopard Chavaluthu Feasts in a Tree
When you’re lucky, you’re lucky! The gorgeous blue-eyed leopard Chavaluthu (“afraid of nothing”) has been seen at Ezulwini over consecutive game drives, offering guests the great fortune of up close and unforgettable leopard viewing. This male leopard has been around for many years – past guests remember interactions with him back in the day – and […]
Marius Zeilinga’s Wildlife Images from Umkumbe
Game rangers are surrounded by a wealth of wildlife and kaleidoscope of colours on a daily basis. They guys in khaki witness the most incredible interactions between animals and are hugged by endless landscapes while out on game drives. Trackers and rangers spend a large part of their day observing, tracking and studying animal behaviour. […]
A Sunset in Paradise at Ezulwini
The Balule Nature Reserve is special for many reasons, not least of all its diverse terrain of rocky outcrops, the burgeoning Olifants River, thorny thickets, and sandy drainage lines. Ezulwini River Lodge boasts a prime position in this 40 000 hectare private nature reserve, built amid fig and mahogany trees on the luscious banks of […]
Week in Pictures: A Dip into Our Astounding Archives
This week we’ve delved into the archives to showcase a few of our favourite images through the ages. The old adage of history repeating itself certainly rings true with our sightings – lions are still ambushing unsuspecting impala, leopards are still aloof, bush babies still look Bambi in the headlights and lone dagga boys are […]
Top 4 Videos of the Week from Ezulwini Game Lodges
We’ve selected our top 4 videos of the week – the ones which highlight the colourful atmosphere of a true African safari. The videos which draw you and immerse you in the “Kruger cocoon”. Traditional Safari in the Kruger There is nothing better than spending an evening around an open fire in the African bush […]
Africa on Foot Winner of Best Walking Safari in 2016
Africa on Foot has won the prestigious title of Best Walking Safari 2016 in this year’s highly anticipated Safari Awards at London’s World Trade Market. This title is a victory in a highly specialised field and we are thrilled to have been voted as the best operation in South Africa. It is in our name and in the […]
#SafariSelfieSunDestinations Social Media Competition
Take a selfie while out on safari at one of the Sun Destinations camps, upload it to your Instagram or Twitter account, tag #SafariSelfieSunDestinations and stand a chance to WIN an epic 6 night Kruger safari for 2 people! …But first, let me take a selfie! HOW TO ENTER Follow us on Instagram (@SunDestinations) and/or Twitter […]
