I like to practice gratitude. It is something that doesn’t take much time to do, and – when done regularly – it has the ability to completely change my day. I find somewhere quiet, I put my phone on silent and I take out a notebook. And I sit and notice all the good in my life and make a note of everything – great and small – that I am grateful for that day. Recently, without giving it too much thought, the same thing has come up – science and modern medicine. While it may seem a strange thing to add to the gratitude list, I have never been more thankful that the incredible global scientific community of epidemiologists, infection disease specialists, doctors, researchers, and science communicators have come together to provide so many safe and effective vaccinations for Covid-19. Just yesterday I took a moment to feel the complete elation that both my parents were now considered fully vaccinated, while other members of my own family have begun to receive their first doses.
And today, I am equally elated to say that our very own Londolozi Family has begun the vaccination process too.
While South Africa has been a little behind the rest of the world when it comes to gaining access to the Covid-19 vaccinations, I am very pleased to announce that our staff has, as of yesterday, begun to visit vaccination sites nearby (one of the many that have been made available across the country as part of the national vaccination roll-out) to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. This gives me great joy – because it means that our Londolozi family will be protected!
There’s not much more to say on this right now. Except to say that it’s an evolving story and one that I tell proudly. It’s another step in the right direction as we begin to look towards a new future of travel. Where visiting a place like Londolozi is not only safe, but it allows for a vast and significant reunion with nature and a way to be a part of the positive ripple effect that every night spent at Londolozi creates.
Butler Tammy Ndlovu ready and waiting with one of his famous cappuccinos
After all is said and done, and your feet meet the African soil and the warm summer sunshine hits your face, there is nowhere else in the world that knows how to look after you like the Londolozi family does. Come to a place where we will personalize your sacred time, a place where the leopards of Londolozi roam abundantly, and a place where you can truly feel the difference in how a family-run business cares about your health and holiday time…
Come to the place where it all started.
Come home to Londolozi… we can’t wait to see you!
THANK YOU FOR SUCH A POSITIVE RESPONSE AND JOY TO BEING VACCINATED. I NURSED PASIENTS WITH POLIO WHOOPING COUGH, MEASLES TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER DISEASES WHEN VACCINATIONS WERE THERE AND YET SOME DID NOT GET VACCINATED. CHEERS TO MEDICAL AND OTHER SCIENTISTS TO HELP HUMANS HAVE BETTER HEALTH. WELL DONE LONDOLOZI STAFF. BLESSINGS AND PEACE TO YOU ALL. ELME BREYTENBACH
Thank you, Elme.
It is so wonderful to be part of a place where we don’t just work but where our health and every aspect of our being gets look after. Thank you for everyone that has helped organise this to ensure that the Londolozi family is once again strong and setting an example of what needs to be done!
Indeed! Thank you to you for everything you have done to help our Londolozi family get vaccinated.
Amanda, We are so happy to hear that the vaccine has finally arrived in your area! It must have been frustrating to wait so long!
Hi Terri and Michael. So are we! It has been a very exciting week here at Londolozi. I hope that you are both well, and hopefully, we’ll see you again soon!
Hellooo we were were waiting for such good news! When I was vaccinated I nearly cried of joy and relief. I’m looking forward to visiting Londolozi and seeing all the plants flowers and animals first of all the legendary leopards
Thank you for sharing in our happiness, Francesca. We look forward to having you come and visit!
Hooray! I share in expressing your gratitude to all the scientists, doctors, nurses, and all health professionals for working tirelessly to insure that everyone who seeks to be protected from this vile virus, has the opportunity. Additionally, kudos to Londolozi for facilitating the vaccination process for all the staff. I know how relieved I felt when visiting Londolozi in April, knowing I had been fully vaccinated for a couple of months.
Thanks, Denise. We are just so happy that our staff has begun the process. We look forward to when our entire Londolozi family is safely vaccinated in the near future.
Congratulations that you have all been vaccinated for the first time! Great!
Praise God that the roll out to the inner areas has arrived. I was elated to hear of your news. I know I have sincerely prayed over South Africa to get the vaccine she needed. I’m thrilled for the Londolozi Family for getting it.
Thank you so much for your prayers, Linda.
This is GREAT news! First and foremost, I am happy that the Londolozi family will be safe! Second, that makes us MUCH more comfortable about coming there in November! Thanks to science; we need nature and science!
Linda, that is one of two major reasons we are celebrating. Firstly that our staff feel safer and protected and secondly for our guests to feel comfortable while at Londolozi. And I second your sentiments – nature and science make a wonderful combination. Looking forward to your visit in November!
I’ll be there in October🤗🤗🤗
Wonderful news, Judy! Looking forward to having you come home again!
I am so excited and thankful that you finally got access to the vaccine. Here’s to hoping you all stay well.
Lynne
Very very happy for all of you! Vaccines= Freedom! We are just back from South Africa a couple of weeks ago, and had a wonderful safari! It was a pure delight to be there again and enjoying everything about the African bush….and doing it safely and easily!
I’m so glad that you had a good safari, Lisa. Thank you for sharing in our happiness 🙂
Congratulations that the vaccinations have been given and everyone there will feel safer now. Also the guests will feel better now that all the staff at Londolozi have been vaccinated.
Amanda a lovely blog and it is fantastic that you will all be fully vaccinated. I know that this pandemic has been really hard on the entire world, but am sure things have been tough for the safari lodges and staff. I pray that things will be better for you all very soon. Many blessings to you all.