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The Allure Of The Original Varty Camp

Jemma Thorpe April 6, 2024 11

Varty Camp is the original Londolozi Camp and one that is laced in lore. But why do people still feel so drawn to this history seeped, original camp? In the …

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Honouring Our Elders: A Tribute to 100 Years of Londolozi LOVE

Sean Zeederberg March 30, 2024 26

“All we have is the knowledge passed on to us by our elders, experiences we inculcate and hardly negate. But to bridge the generation gap, one needs to adapt to …

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Londolozi’s Varty Camp

Megan Kane-Berman February 17, 2024 10

Varty Camp is synonymous with Londolozi’s beginnings, where tradition, laughter, and storytelling all come together to create a magical experience. As the original camp, Varty Camp stands as a testament …

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Londolozi, Londalosi, Londelozi, Lonndilozi…

Jemma Thorpe January 27, 2024 5

Have you ever wondered what the word ‘Londolozi’ means? While many of you have probably become familiar with our name after following us on the blog and maybe visiting us, …

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The Londolozi Effect 1983 – 2023

Shannon Dawson December 23, 2023 21

I was honoured to have sat down with long-standing friends and guests of Londolozi, Nigel and Vicki Colne. Their story and connection with Londolozi is one that I simply had …

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Steaming Through Time: The Selati Railway’s Legacy at Londolozi

Barry Bath October 23, 2023 10

Londolozi has been a family-owned reserve since 1926. This means that the place is steeped in history. Not only do we get to experience the daily stories of the animals …

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Some Things Never Change ~ Timeless Traditions at Londolozi

Shannon Dawson October 21, 2023 16

“Some things never change” I’ve heard this saying countless times throughout my life, but this has never been closer to the truth for a place like Londolozi – a place …

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Habituating Jaguars: A True Success Story

Dan Hirschowitz September 25, 2023 18

At the end of August, Jess Shillaw, tracker Freddy Ngobeni and I embarked on a trip of a lifetime with Londolozi’s multi-repeat guest Thais Racy to explore the depths of …

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Bring The Spirit Of Ubuntu Into Your Home This Mandela Day 2023

Shannon Dawson July 18, 2023 12

“The Londolozi staff village remains a model for what’s possible in the world. It represents a clear intention – to be a space where love, tolerance and harmony may exist …

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The Londolozi Effect: Sustainability

Jemma Thorpe July 8, 2023 12

Recently we have shared with you the heartwarming effect Londolozi has had on its staff as well as its guests through #TheLondoloziEffect. It has been such a rewarding journey gathering …

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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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Heartbreak and Hope, a Story of Survival

Kyle Gordon March 21, 2023 31

Life (noun); the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death. An accurate but very brusque definition of a word that means so much. …

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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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In the Eye of Evolution: Why are Mammals Warm-Blooded?

Robyn Morrison January 16, 2023 11

I have recently really enjoyed reading Nick Tennick‘s series on how animals keep cool during the summer months. I’ve often found the difference between warm- and cold-blooded animals quite fascinating but …

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