“Here I am, where I belong” – Brian Jackman
These words by Brian Jackman sum up how I feel about joining the team at Londolozi. I had heard about Londolozi and its excellent reputation for training wildlife guides and had always hoped to join the programme. Once I’d started training, and had begun the exciting and challenging course, I knew I’d found the right place to continue and advance my career as a ranger. Still currently in the training process I am gaining an ongoing hunger for knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the Londolozi family story.
Londolozi has a rich family history dating back to 1926 when the first pioneers traversed these lands and set up the family farm known as Sparta. Part of the ethos of what Londolozi stands for today is to strive to instil an appreciation for the wilderness and to encourage personal growth – I can already feel that this is rubbing off on me!
With a great love of film and photography I have kept my camera close by. The below video is a compilation of some of the highlights from my first eight weeks at Londolozi – I hope you will enjoy.
Filmed and written by Cameron Engelbrecht, Londolozi Trainee Ranger
Stunning video Cameron. It was lovely driving with you. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and learned a lot.
I have never met Brain Jackman but I have met Jonathan Scott -who (with) Jackman co-wrote The Marsh Lions.
Many of the Londolozi blogs and photography resemble this work.
Welcome aboard Cameron. You are one fortunate fellow to be able to join the Londolozi family. And, based on your video, Londolozi is fortunate to have you.
Lovely montage Cameron. I look forward to following more of your work. Congratulations on joining Londolozi. I envy you!
Absolutely loved the video…more, more!
Beautiful video Cameron! Congratulations on joining the exceptional Londolozi team and I look forward to further of your blogs and videos.
Gripping!! I could not take my eyes off of it! Thank you…wonderful!