“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Gavin Coolidge
The Festive Season is a time where families come together after a long year to spend quality time together. Every year we pack our bags, clean our office desk and head off for the holidays to see our loved ones.
December allows us a chance to reconnect with our family whether its is sharing a meal, going to the beach, spending time in the bush or simply just being in the same space.
This year the Londolozi Family will in true traditional style spend Christmas Day together at the Varty Family home. On this day, stories are shared and we acknowledge each person and what they bring to the team. We bond as a team and as a family.
We are very excited to spend this day in one of the most beautiful places amidst wild animals and with our guests – our extended family.
Below are some of the photographs that show the loving bonds shared between animal families. Let’s like them, spread love amongst friends and loved ones not only now, but in everything that we do.
We wish you all joy, love and peace during this festive season.
A gentle nuzzle. James Tyrrell
Feeding time. Mark Nisbet
Cheetah family under the shade of their mom. Kate Neill
A Sparta lioness carries her cub. James Tyrrell
A newborn elephant fits perfectly under its mom’s belly. James Tyrrell
Play time. Mike Sutherland
Sparta lionesses grooming. Talley Smith
Egyptian geese and their goslings. Simon Smit
A mother leopard stands guard over her cub. Mike Sutherland
The joy of birth. James Tyrrell
What are you doing for Christmas and over the holiday season? We’d love to know what you are up to!
Planning a trip to S Africa in 2016.
Would love to include Londolozi. Can you suggest packages that are reasonably priced?
Thank you.
Jeannie
Hi Jeannie, you must visit us at Londolozi! You can contact reservations@londolozi.co.za and they can advise you on a travel agent to help you plan your South African trip. There are so many beautiful places to visit while here.
I wish I could be in the bush too, but I will be having a Christmas Lunch with friends as my family are all far away (one lucky one in the bush)!
I would like to take this opportunity of wishing all of the Londolozi Team for making my days so special & I trust that this will be a Blessed time for all & may 2015 be a bountiful one for all of you <3
A very talented group of photographers! And a very very Merry Christmas to everyone at Londolozi from your friends in Bermuda!
Very Nice. Enjoyed the lions nuzzling, the geese, the baby elephant and the leopards (especially ‘Play Time’). Happy Holidays to everyone!
Spending an active Christmas season in Portland, Oregon with close family, but dreaming of our next trip to Londolozi. 50th wedding anniversary rapidly approaching — possibly a return to the bush? A special hello to Daniel and Richard who made our trip to special.
merry Christmas/happy holidays to all!
Hi Kate, thank you for taking time to share all the mod cons in your amazing media centre. The prints you did for us are so cool and we will get them framed and up on a wall soon. We had a very special time catching up with the Londos team. Incredible week!! Best wishes to you all for the Festive Season See you soon Trevor and Colleen
Hi Trevor and Colleen, it was wonderful to meet you and I so enjoyed showing you the Creative Hub and working with you. Hope to see you soon again! Best wishes for a fabulous 2015!
Can’t beat family! Beautiful fotos especially for Xmas. Hugz to all at Londolozi for a blessed Xmas and New Year.