Londolozi’s powerful combination of geography and wildlife creates the famous atmosphere that returning guests call the ‘Londolozi feeling’.
Londolozi is situated on the Sand River in the very heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Wild animals move freely across this vast space, offering spectacular game viewing and a true wilderness experience.
Breeding herds of elephant and buffalo roam throughout Londolozi, while white rhino and lion concentrations are among the highest recorded on the African continent.
Yet it’s the leopards of Londolozi that make Londolozi world famous for wildlife, and lie at the heart of the Londolozi feeling.
Over the course of three decades, a unique relationship has developed between rangers and trackers and generations of wild leopards.
Intimate leopard sightings are frequent here, an experience that guests agree is a pinnacle life experience.
THE VALUES
The Varty family values infuse every aspect of Londolozi’s service: personal approach, commitment to conservation, the ambience of simplicity and elegance, and the warm welcome guests receive on arrival.
Londolozi is a privately owned game reserve built on solid foundations and almost a century of family history: exploring new frontiers, exceeding expectations, and welcoming all who cross the threshold.
True to its name, Londolozi has become a place that kindles the aspiration for a better collective future.
It represents the dream of a planet abounding in open spaces, where wild animals and people live together in dignity and harmony.
THE LONDOLOZI INTENTIONS
The Londolozi values are apparent in its development as a social enterprise supporting the Good Work Foundation (GWF).
The GWF has established a number of Digital Learning Centres in rural South Africa, offering a world-class education to thousands of young adults and children.
Other Londolozi social enterprises include the maintenance of safe havens for rhino in the reserve and advancing the green frontiers by placing more land under wildlife in partnership with the neighbouring communities.
At each of the five exquisite Londolozi Lodges, you will experience exceptional cuisine and the very best game viewing with some of Africa’s finest rangers and trackers.
Wherever you stay, you’ll enjoy over 14,000 ha of exceptional traversing in the Sabi Sand private game reserve – home of the Big 5.
The Private Granite Suites are the crème de la crème of the Londolozi portfolio, closely followed by Pioneer Camp and Tree Camp.
These three properties are all part of the Relais & Chateaux group of elite hotels.
Tree Camp and the Private Granite Suites do not allow children under the age of 16 unless they are taken for exclusive use.
Pioneer Camp can be used for both families and couples alike.
Varty Camp and Founders Camp are slightly larger and perfect for families and small groups and accept children of six years and older.
The great thing about the variety is that there is usually something to suit every budget.
At Londolozi, superb cuisine is considered an essential part of the experience and a vital component of the philosophy.
Much of the day revolves around specifically crafted culinary delights – morning morsels on the game drive, a fortifying breakfast, lunch and indulgent high tea before the next game drive & its sundowner treats and lastly, the grand finale, a traditional fireside banquet or a private dinner.
Every ingredient is chosen with care, favouring home grown organic produce, free range game and herbs from kitchen
garden to create dishes that are irresistibly delicious and healthy.
The selection of seafood is guided by the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative and the number of imported ingredients is kept to a minimum.
The recipes are a source of great pride as many have been handed down through the Varty family or were created in the Londolozi kitchen.
The wellness centre – Londolozi Life – is designed to reflect and harmonise with the rhythms and cycles of nature.
Londolozi life offers the means of creating balance – in body, mind and soul – through the understanding that living in nature promotes healing and harmony.
Londolozi Life is integral to the philosophy of facilitating a deep engagement with nature and creating personal journeys of exploration.
The Londolozi Life concept is unique, drawing inspiration from ancient healing methods and marrying the philosophies of East and West within an African context.
Moreover, Londolozi and the Life Centre fall squarely within the base area of the Nilotic Meridian (a line running north-south from pole to pole at 31 degrees East longitude) – known as the line of first time – which ensures that it is a place of great energy and significance.
Running, cycling and rowing machines allow for a perfect workout, complemented by a relaxed daily routine of eating well, and existing in harmony with nature.
Therapies on offer at Londolozi Life include Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy and Reiki.
Yoga means ‘union’ in Sanskrit referring to the bringing together of mind, body and spirit. Postures practiced at Londolozi include Lyengar, Ashtanga, Jivamukti and Tripsichore.
Africa has a great deal to offer and a safari at Londolozi can easily form part of a larger African holiday.
Shan Varty is passionate about African travel and has crafted this eclectic combination of tours to help you plan your next adventure.
Tours and packages incorporate Cape Town, the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Mozambique and the Kalahari.
The itineraries are divided into Platinum and Gold packages and all enquiries received are forwarded to preferred tour operators.
The two categories are designed to accommodate different budgets with prices reflecting the duration of the tour and the standard of the accommodation.
Team can help tailor-make your trip to suit your budget and needs.
The prices quoted are indicative only and dependent on season and availability.
What is unchanging is the warmth of your welcome by your camp manager and the opportunity to experience a deep and authentic connection with nature, something as rare as the land itself.
Enjoy a few days in the ‘Mother City’ before flying to the Kruger National Park for a world-class African safari and on to the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Londolozi has set out to ensure that the honeymoon experience becomes the standout defining moment that will live in the hearts of newlyweds for the rest of time.
Experience exciting game drives and deep sea diving. The tour starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Vilanculos.
Experience the best of both worlds with this 8 night tour. Move on to the remote, tropical waters of Mozambique.
Start in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – no doubt the world’s best place to see leopard and the Big 5; visit Victoria Falls for a stay on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Londolozi Living is a bush boutique, a veritable Aladdin’s cave of all things gorgeous from Africa.
In this enchanted place, you’ll find that Nature herself has been conspiring all along to lead you to peace, to purpose, and to deep connection.
At Londolozi there has always been an emphasis on family. Over the past century four generations have adventured, dreamed and discovered here.
The bushveld of Londolozi is a wild wonderland, a child’s dream come true, and team delights in being able to share secrets with the next generation.
The Londolozi Cubs programme ensures that everyday is filled with fun and fascination and ‘young rangers’ gain far more than just an understanding of their role in managing and conserving Africa’s incredible biodiversity.
At Londolozi children learn about themselves, other people and cultures, about building friendships and trust, and about
survival in the wilderness – every new skill equipping them for an abundant life.
Like all good cubs the bush adventure begins in the safety of the Den.
The Cub’s Den is equipped to delight your children, with fish ponds to splash around in, Land Rovers to “drive”, campout tents and an educational centre where wildlife takes centre stage.
Bushveld excursions are guided by the Cub Coach, a dedicated and expert naturalist, who oversees all the children’s activities and can make even dung spitting seem like a palatable idea.
LONDOLOZI
Sabi Sands Game Reserve1350 Mpumalanga South Africa