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Eric reaches his dream after 18 years

Kate Neill February 1, 2014 8

After 18 years in the Londolozi kitchen, Eric Ubisi went on a journey to Cape Town, let’s call it his first Food Safari. A whirlwind two days in the Mother …

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Why Londolozi is turning to gardening

Ryan James January 8, 2014 8

Communal vegetable gardens are popping up around the Londolozi staff village, and before you turn your attention elsewhere, know that: “if you ‘aint a gardener, you ‘aint gangster”. Inspired by …

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From Bush Clearing to Milk Tarts

Ryan James November 11, 2013 6

20 Years with Flora Nkuna Flora Nkuna – Londolozi’s Pastry Chef – was recently celebrated for her twenty years of service at Londolozi. Knowing how much guests enjoy Londolozi’s pastries …

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Plug into the cloud

Ryan James October 30, 2013 3

Londolozi guests help 120 students plug into the ‘cloud’ On the 19th September 2013, 120 students – including five from Londolozi – graduated in Shabalala, a rural South African village. …

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National Heritage Day

Kate Neill September 24, 2013 4

“We’re going to have this wonderful thing on the 24th of this month … when we all gather round one fire…It’s a fantastic thing, a very simple idea. Irrespective of …

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Safari Nights

Londolozi Guest September 8, 2013 3

The people of South Africa stand as the example of everything good about humanity. They believe in peace and sharing and harmony. I like to think their souls are beautiful …

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Safari Afternoons

Londolozi Guest September 1, 2013 6

I will never forget hearing the first roar from a lion. My entire body filled with adrenaline, fear, anxiety, total alertness. It is a sound that cuts straight to the …

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Safari Mornings

Londolozi Guest August 25, 2013 4

Before the sun rises every morning, we were awakened by a knock on the door where we rose for a light breakfast of oatmeal (with scotch if you prefer), the …

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Food Safari – NYC, The city that never sleeps!

Anna Ridgewell August 5, 2013 27

Finally I arrived in New York City – the city that never sleeps is a very true phase! I stayed at the Hotel Edison, just ½ a block away from Times Square. …

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Food Safari – Culinary Highlights!

Anna Ridgewell July 29, 2013 7

I spent a weekend with Londolozi Guests who showed me the sights and more importantly took me on a culinary tour that was second to none. Our first evening was …

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Food Safari – USA

Anna Ridgewell July 23, 2013 27

Aside from cooking, my other great passion is to travel! As you would have read last year, I went to London. This year’s Food Safari was to the East Coast …

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Meet the Kitchen – Virginia Mthabini

Anna Ridgewell June 10, 2013 6

Virginia Mthabini, affectionately known as VG and to me, she is The Queen of Soups! Virginia started at Londolozi in 2000, starting her career in the scullery. She then moved …

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Take three

Londolozi Guest May 30, 2013 14

Surprises in store for every guest – first time or veteran bush junkie, three friends give us their take on Londolozi… Most of you will remember Jolynne’s wonderful account of …

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Meet the kitchen – Eric Ubisi

Anna Ridgewell April 24, 2013 5

The Wise Man of the Kitchen. The Silent Wonder. The Teacher. The Supporter. There are many words for Eric Ubisi, but for me, he is my right hand man, a …

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Meet the kitchen – Connie Mthabini

Anna Ridgewell April 16, 2013 7

To have the title of ‘Matriarch of the kitchen’ provides extremely big shoes to fill although, in meeting Connie, one can understand why she fulfills this role so well. She …

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