There is a sacred place on the forgotten topside of Londolozi’s boundary, where the world feels quieter and closer to its origins. It leans gently against the Manyelethi River – a seam where water, earth and sky meet. It’s name is said to be where the stars come down to touch the ground. The forest you find there is called Makomsava – meaning mother earth…

MAKOMSAVA: The Natural Cathedral

Makomsava is not simply a forest.
It is a sanctuary.
A place of connection.
A natural cathedral where branches weave into arches overhead, where roots braid deep into the soil.

“Many have come here to reconnect, to breathe, to marry, to grieve and to remember what is true. It is our Church of Nature – hushed, holy, and alive” ~ Bronwyn Varty-Laburn

Introducing our Nature Reunion Scarf.  This scarf was created in the pursuit in offering something meaningful to guests who have walked beneath the twisting trees, marvelled at the dappled light, felt the presence of the wild and wished to take a piece of that feeling home.

This is not just a souvenir – but a story, a teaching, a reminder. Something crafted with intention, with artistry, with soul.

Finding artist Genna Shrosbee from Beagle + Basset, felt serendipitous, given that not only did she grow up in the surrounding wilderness of the area, but her art and her practice are too inspired by nature.

“There’s nothing quite like the inspiration one gets from being outdoors and immersed in the wild” ~ Genna Shrosbee.

The Londolozi Nature Reunion Scarf is a connection to timelessness and nature. It was born from this landscape and draws inspiration from the key elements of the relationship between Londolozi and the place she finds herself in. Every line and brushstroke holds intention. Every symbol holds story.

For a glimpse into the process of how the quiet, sacred spaces of Londolozi were captured into a piece of art, watch the behind the scenes video below:

 

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While most of you may be familiar with the place, space and elements woven into the Nature Reunion Scarf, we wanted to give some insights into the process and intention.

THE LEOPARD: The Shaman of the Sacred Forest

In the Makomsava forest, on any given day, the chance to encounter a leopard is almost whispered. Moving through the sacred grove, the leopard’s presence is both ancient and immediate, reminding us of instinct, intuition and the unseen paths we walk. The leopard’s spirit guides us into stillness and deeper knowing. On the scarf, it represents movement between the physical and spiritual worlds – filled with grace and wonder. The leopard is also the heart of the Londolozi story – and so, it rests at the heart of the design.

THE LEOPARD ORCHID: The Feminine, the Tenacious, the One That Blooms

Above the leopard’s head grows the flowering leopard orchid, the very symbol of Londolozi. This orchid survives by leaning into the wisdom of trees, rooting itself not in the ground but in the strength of others. It thrives by listening to moisture, to air, to opportunity; and by twisting and turning toward life.

The orchid on the scarf represents:

•  feminine resilience
• creativity that grows in wild places
• beauty born from adaptation
• the ability to bloom despite environmental pressures

THE BATELEUR EAGLE: The Vision Keeper

Then there is the ancient line carried in the spirit of the Bateleur eagle, the tightrope walker of the sky. The one who must find balance, hold vision, and navigate the vast horizon. The original guide of Londolozi.

A perched Bateleur Eagle captured by Kevin Power.

This symbol reminds us that true leadership requires both heart and height – the ability to see far while staying anchored to the earth. It is the guardian spirit woven into the scarf’s story, completing the sacred trio:

Forest.
Feline.
Flight.

This limited-edition, hand-painted silk scarf is a way for our guests to wrap themselves in the essence of Londolozi long after they leave. Wherever it may be worn – it carries the quiet hum of the Makomsava Forest, the strength of the leopard, the wisdom of the orchid and the vision of the eagle. 

It is meant to be a tactile memory, a soft reminder of your true nature, constructed with detail, precision and a deep respect to nature and her process. The scarf is only available to guests onsite – and can be found at the Londolozi Boutique.

And so, every symbol holds story and woven through it all is the love of the Londolozi family, offered to those who have stood in this sacred place and wish to carry its spirit wherever they go.