I am always amazed at how many beautiful Instagrams we receive everyday from guests who visit us at Londolozi. The way that phones have transformed over the years and the high-quality images that they capture prove just how far we have come from those early days of phone photography… Smartphones allow a quick snap, upload and filter and you’re on your way.
I recently did a search through our Instagram hashtags and picked a few favourites to share with you today.
Can you pick a favourite?
1. An elephant breeding herd enjoy the lush green grasses of summer at Londolozi @ohh_reb
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Incredible “holiday” to South Africa to see the lions, elephants, and leopards #londolozi #stuffdreamsaremadeof by @ohh_reb
2. A honeymoon to remember – Jenny Jordan admires the view from her room over the Sand River @jennyjordan1985
Saw 4 elephants outside our room upon arrival. #londolozi #africa #elephant #babyellys #paradisefound #safari by @jennyjordan1985
3. Big smiles from the Londolozi Ladies choir @wanderloveclub
#londolozi #southafrica #familysafari by @wanderloveclub
4. The scars of an older male lion tell of the battles endured @markstaudtphotography
Lion stare. #Londolozi #sabisands #safari #thisissouthafrica #africanamazing #lion #eyes #scars #southafrica #b&w #nikon by @markstaudtphotography
5. Inspiring night skies on a winter drive @wanderloveclub
#londolozi #southafrica #familysafari #milkyway by @wanderloveclub
6. Who doesn’t love leopards? @lifethourghalensphotography
Who doesn’t love leopards? We were the first ones to see this three month old boy back in late 2012 in Sabi Sands, South Africa. We have never seen as many leopards as during our ten days there – what a place! #africa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #southafrica #sabisands #leopard #predator #cub @africathisiswhyilivehere @africageo #londolozi #leopardsoflondolozi #wilderness #animals @londolozi @natgeocreative @rangerdiaries @causeanuproar @wwf @wildlifeplanet @fantastic_earth #visitsouthafrica @bigcatsdaily by @lifethroughalensphotography
7. The golden hues of winter in the bush @markstaudtphotography
Posing leopard #londolozi by @markstaudtphotography
8. Land of aloe and honey @lara.jess
Land of aloe and honey. @beebop3112 #naturegram #thisissouthafrica #londolozi by @lara.jess
9. A large herd @si_smit
Spent the afternoon with a leopard in the middle of this massive herd of buffalo! #leopard #buffalo #londolozi #thisissouthafrica #tia #ilovemyjob #iphoneography @mikesuth87 by @si_smit
10. The impressive horns of a Kudu bull @philsteyn
#koedoe bull #Londolozi #SouthAfrica by @philsteyn
11. Touch down on Londolozi – My Honeymoon in ’92 @jules_lowery
Going through all my old photos tonight with my friend Tracey & this photo I hadn’t seen in years.. My honeymoon April ’92 here taking a small plane in Johannesburg to Londolozi game reserve.. With a hat and vanity case of course! ❤️xx @londolozi #londolozi #honeymoon #southafrica #vintage by @jules_lowery
12. The smaller creatures at eye-level @don_heyneke
Chameleon on my out of #Londolozi, time for holiday. #natgeo #gopro #wildlife #southafrica by @don_heyneke
13. Wide eyes and a spotty nose @nickkleer
Made with @nocrop_rc #rcnocrop by @nickkleer
14. Closer than expected @rdhenders1
Sometimes when tracking a leopard you get much closer than expected. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #naturephotos #splendid_animals #wildlifeplanet #wildlifechase #wildlife_in_bl #exclusive_animals #ic_animals #africanamazing #africa #africawildlife #africaphotography #ig_africa #londolozi #multi_060515 by @rdhenders1
15. Glowing fires and warm smiles @rocio.joseph
Londolozi Private Game Reserve #Africa #SouthAfrica #Londolozi #Summer2013 by @rocio.joseph
16. Brilliant sunsets all year round @seancrez
The summer sunsets are returning; here, preceded by a sharp thunderstorm! Have a phenomenal week #sunset #southafrica #southafricaza #africa #safari @londolozi #livesafari #sundowner @southafricaza by @seancrez
17. Caked mud and mother love @kimtstyle
#babyelephant with mommy. #londolozi by @kimtstyle
18. Elephant crossing @mandsritchie
You don’t get better than a breeding herd of Ellie’s crossing the river, having a drink, while the baby Ellie’s run around in the shallows. Grateful to live where I do. #Ellies #elephant #elephants #wildlife #bushjob #bushlife #londolozi by @mandsritchie
19. A young cub surveys the surrounds @shevyvision
@african_portraits #african_portraits @londolozi Sabi Sands, South Africa by @shevyvision
20. Young wonder @tmbensley
Momma & baby @londolozi by @tmbensley
We now hand over the difficult task of picking your favourite image from the above selection – let us know which image stands out the most for you…
Compiled by: Kate Collins, Londolozi Blog Editor
A great choice of stunning pics Kate. They are all amazing.
Thanks Marinda! It is such a fun way to share images. 🙂
Rhinos, rhinos, rhinos.
The best! 🙂
Wow, these are all really fantastic Kate! I particularly like the image of the Majingilane though and also the beautiful summer sunset, but every one of these pictures are stunning!
Thank you Jill! And thank you for your email, lovely to hear from you. 🙂
All stunning thanks Kate
Thanks Wendy! Hope you are well.
My favorites are the Majingilane Male, 3 mo old leopard cub and the vehicle under the stars.
Hi Kate I really love the retro honeymoon shot from the early 90’s. Amazing to see the planes and safari outfits.
It really is! Thanks Rich.