#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 […]
Top 4 Wildlife Videos of the Week
We celebrate the end of the week with the “Week in Pics” which is showcase of mind-blowing artistic wildlife images taken during the week. While our media team is hard at work taking photographs they’ve also spent a considerable amount of time creating wildlife videos to make you feel like you are on safari. From […]
On Foot in the Bush: Africa on Foot Walking Safaris
Walking the Kruger is one way to start the day. At Africa on Foot it is the only way to start the day. These are some of the most fulfilling few hours one can spend in the bush: Big game encounters in dead silence with nothing to ‘hide behind’ but your guide’s expertise in the field; […]
Birds of the Balule
In between the leopard and lion sightings currently thrilling Ezulwini guests in the fantastic Balule Nature Reserve, there’s been an impressive bull elephant visiting River Lodge, there was a caracal spotted in the darkness, masses of buffalo, hoards of vultures, and plenty of plains game. What we haven’t yet mentioned, is that the birdlife is blowing […]
Elephant Bull Visits Ezulwini River Lodge
A majestic collared Tusker called Shoshangaan is a frequent visitor to Ezulwini River Lodge. This incredible elephant bull is estimated to be 40 – 45 years old and there is speculation that he originally wandered over from the Kruger National Park. His movements and habits are all monitored via the collar on his neck. The […]
There’s Nothing Plain About Balule Game
The Balule Nature Reserve provides more than just a haven for predators and the big five. The reserve is teeming with an array of plains game, such as antelope, giraffe and zebra. Plains game is the colloquial term given to species of antelope and gazelle which are typically found in open plains or savanna habitats […]
Ezulwini Game Vehicle Gets Close to a Lion Pride
Staying at the Ezulwini Game Lodges certainly has its perks in terms of game viewing. Getting up close to the big cats of the Balule Nature Reserve is one of these perks. Rangers possess the knowledge and skills to follow lion prides closely; and are pretty talented when it comes to tracking large predators. They […]
Week in Pictures: Africa Magic
If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature Reserves in the Greater Kruger, and some breath-taking shots from the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute Marsh, and Khwai in Botswana. Afrika Ecco Safaris […]
The Balule Pride: The Young and the Fearless
You’ve probably been inundated with photos and videos of the lion prides within the Balule Nature Reserve. Ezulwini River Lodge and Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge is proving to be a hub of lion activity and we’re on a mission to share our lion safari experience with all and sundry. There are daily reports of guests seeing […]
