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Anna Ridgewell

Alumni: Executive Chef

Anna worked at Londolozi for almost 9 years. A lodge like Londolozi, although famous for its wildlife, is about far more than just that. The superb culinary experience which awaits every guest at Londolozi is thanks to the continued efforts of Anna, who ...

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Penny Tainton
Senior Digital Ranger

Merry Christmas to the wonderful Londolozi family. Thank you for the daily sharing of your piece of paradise and sanity with the rest of us!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Penny

Vin Beni
Guest contributor

Thanks Anna for bringing the Londolozi holiday spirit across the miles! Looks like it was a magical (and delicious) evening. Hello to all–especially to Victoria & Cry!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Dear Vin & Michelle – thank you! Hope you both had a fabulous Christmas!

Phoebe Harrell
Explorer

It was spectacular as always. Thank you Anna, Kim, Amy and the whole Londolozi team for making it a Christmas Eve we’ll remember forever.

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Phoebe – as always, it’s fabulous to have you all here during this festive time (albeit so very hot!)

Andrew and Daniel Bolnick
Digital Tracker

A very Merry Christmas to the entire Londolozi family. Wishing you all Peace and Happiness

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you! And to you.

Ian Hall
Master Tracker

Looks fantastic (which is a euphemism for lots of people working very hard).

Have a good day and my compliments of the season to you all

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Ian, and to you!

Joan Schmiidt
Master Tracker

Anna, I loved all the photos, especially the ones of the staff!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Joan! It was a magical evening!

Joanne Lofthouse
Digital Tracker

Merry Christmas everyone and a Very Happy New Year!!!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Joanne

Doug Hammerich
Digital Tracker

Merry Christmas to mid summer Londolozi from mid winter California!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Doug!

Kiki Courtelis
Explorer

Happy Holiday to all of you. What you do for wildlife, each other and your guests is a most wonderful gift.

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Kiki.

Denise Vouri
Guest contributor

Amazing photos and menu – so wish I was there but I’ll be back in March. Wishing you all continued holiday blessings!!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Denise! Look forward to seeing you again in March

Victoria Auchincloss
Master Tracker

You are all having a delicious, glamorous and wonderful time. Merry Christmas to you all! You should be on the cover of an A One magazine. Victoria

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Victoria! Hope you all had a magical day as well

Leonie De Young
Master Tracker

A delicious blog Anna. My mouth is watering just looking at all that wonderful food. You all outdid yourselves. Nice to see pictures of the staff involved and thanks for sharing that. Am sure everyone was fully sated. Beautiful setting also. I wish all at Londolozi a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy 2020.

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you Leonie!

Bob and Lucie Fjeldstad
Guest contributor

How quickly a year flashes by since we sat at your wondrous Christmas extravaganza of a dinner last year and from these pictures it would appear that you have exceeded all expectations! Once again it also appears that your elves have done a fabulous job decorating everything from the tables & bars to the room to themselves as well.. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Thank you dear Bob & Lucie – can’t believe it’s been a whole year! Look forward to seeing you again soon for a 1926 burger as well!

Karen Taylor
Explorer

Wishing you a belated Merry Christmas Anna and everyone at Londolozi. The food looks as wonderful as ever. Russ and I are finally returning after a three year absence on the 10th January so looking forward to seeing you again !

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Hi Karen! I am so looking forward to seeing you again soon! Happy New Year!

Michael and Terri Klauber
Guest contributor

Anna, Merry Christmas to you and our Londolozi family! What a beautiful spread you put out! We especially loved seeing you in the Ardmore chef’s jacket!

Anna Ridgewell
Alumni: Executive Chef

Happy Christmas Michael & Terri! yes, Ardmore said yes!

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