She’s the first true connection you ever made. She’s been your confidant when you couldn’t share your secret with anyone else. She’s the one who quietly gives you the advice you need just at the right moment. She whispers to you in the wind and speaks to you in stillness. Her hand is always on the small of your back, guiding you when you might have lost the next track. A nurturer, a provider, a healer, a guide, a warrior, a confidant, a protector, a friend, a home… she is Mother Nature.
Being a family business for so long, celebrating the nature of mothers and motherhood has been in our DNA for over 90 years. The matriarchs within the Londolozi Family have shaped our culture, how we behave and who we have become for many years, and so we wanted to share what motherhood really meant to the Londolozi Family.
Mother, Mumsie, Mom, Maki, Mother Dearest.
Mom, Mama, Mummy, Ma.
From the human mothers and mother figures in our lives to the nurturing elephant matriarchs, the strong, independent lionesses, the Mother Leopard herself, and all the animal mothers who share their instinctive gift of mothering with us all, we acknowledge that Mother Nature is the greatest mother of all, having taught us everything we know about what motherhood really is.
Wishing all Mothers in all forms, biological and otherwise, a Happy Happy Mother’s Day this coming Sunday. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are.
Amanda such a beautiful video. I am now feeling quite emotional.
It is these special moments that make Londolozi such a wonderful place. It touch my heart.
Of all the photos I have loved from Londolozi my favorite right now is the one of the mother leopard with her young cub snuggled up next to her. I remember one of the special rewards of motherhood was you child snuggled in your arms, a happy warm moment. Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mothers at Londolozi. Victoria
congratulations and best wishes to all the mothers at Londolozi!
What a sweet, lovely blog, Amanda. My Mom turned 97 this week and your blog brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
Amanda, I loved the Video.
I sent the video to my sister – who was also impressed – thank you for sharing
The role of mothers across species is incredibly similar and complex!
Happy Mothers Day to all!
Beautifully expressed Amanda, from the photos, the prose describing a Mother’s role and especially the video. Wiping a tear away, I reflected on all the mothers that have touched my life , especially mine who is almost 93.
Thank you for remembering all the moms, both two legged and four legged!!
Well said. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms be they 2, 4 or “X” legged!
Way to go, Amanda! This post on celebrating mothers rocked!
Thank you
Amanda, So beautifully done. Makes us miss our moms so much! We loved sharing this video with our friends!