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