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An Ode To The Team

Robert Ball May 17, 2023 8

Inspire verb. “fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.” I recently used a bit of downtime at the lodge to …

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Londolozi – We Keep Asking the Questions

Shannon Dawson May 13, 2023 10

I recently wrote a piece on the 2023 Travel Trends, where I compared Juliet Kinsman‘s article to the strides and leaps Londolozi has been pursuing for nearly 100 years through …

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It’s Earth Day Everyday at Londolozi

Roxy Burrough April 22, 2023 8

As we pause to celebrate Earth Day today, we are reminded of the importance of protecting our planet’s precious wildlife and ecosystems, a mission that has been at the heart …

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2023 Travel Trends: Deconstructed

Shannon Dawson March 18, 2023 12

The last few years have been interesting, to say the least, with the global pandemic in our rearview mirror, we’ve been reflecting on just how the travel industry has transformed …

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Education to Change Perspective

Robert Ball March 9, 2023 10

Over the last few weeks, some of the Londolozi family have had the opportunity to partake in “Londolozi immersions”. Rangers, Camp Managers and other staff were encouraged to explore the surrounding …

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A Tale of a Troop of Baboons

Nick Tennick March 6, 2023 20

One of my favourite animals to find on the game drive are Baboons. It’s up for debate, but for me, a combination of their playful antics and dynamic social structure, …

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A Year In Nature – The Shangaan Calendar

Shaun D'Araujo January 23, 2023 11

As 2023 began, I started to reflect on the year that had passed. Each day at Londolozi had followed a natural rhythm. Waking up to the dawn chorus of francolins …

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Martha Beck And Londolozi: A Journey With The GWF & The African STAR Retreat

Shannon Dawson January 21, 2023 16

Over the last couple of years good news has sometimes felt hard to come by, whilst reading through South Africa’s Good News Blog, I came across this beautiful article written …

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Woman And Nature

Jess Shillaw January 3, 2023 19

So many of us will know the term Mother Earth/Nature. But where does it originate? In Greek Mythology one of, if not, the first Gods was the Greek Goddess Gaia. …

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What it Really Means to Challenge Who Has Access to World-Class Education in Rural South Africa

Amanda Ritchie December 26, 2022 10

Education is universal. Opportunity is not. This is the sentiment that played over and over in my head as I sat under the shade of a huge Marula tree in …

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8 Books To Read Before Your Trip To Londolozi

Shannon Dawson December 17, 2022 29

When it comes to travel and planning, I find myself immersed in books rather than Google. Prior to any trip, I love to read about my destination, it allows one …

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Introducing The Xinkhova 2:2 Female Leopard

Matt Rochford November 30, 2022 3 15

Over the past 22 months, the Nkoveni Female and her two daughters have brought much joy to rangers, trackers and guests alike. During this period, the Nkoveni trio has provided …

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Dave Varty’s Yearly Round-up 2022: South Africans ~ a Resilient Nation

Dave Varty November 26, 2022 14

I am sitting on the deck at Varty Camp with my good friend Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, reflecting on the amazing potential of our country. We …

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Small Actions Create Huge Change – How You Could Get Involved with The Londolozi Ripple Fund this Giving November

Amanda Ritchie November 12, 2022 15

To jump to our donations section click here. On a small road in the communities to the western side of the Sabi Sand Reserve that flows into the huge wild …

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Do Dwarf Mongooses Have Trust Issues?

Keagan Chasenski November 7, 2022 12

Before I start this blog, I need to remind myself to avoid the temptation to anthropomorphize. Dwarf mongooses are not people, no matter how interesting, complex and outright cute they …

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