The Mexican Poppy – An Unwanted Beauty
There is a certain irony to driving in and around the Sand River in a diesel Land Rover and moaning about the new crop of invasive plants growing on its …
There is a certain irony to driving in and around the Sand River in a diesel Land Rover and moaning about the new crop of invasive plants growing on its …
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions” – Karen Blixen. Today is World Rangers Day, a day especially dedicated to honouring the men and women who …
From the surgeon general’s approach to smoking in the 1950s, to the poetry of Mary Oliver, to what we can learn from the way that a lion spends its day, …
Jacada Travel speaks to Bronwyn Varty of Londolozi about gaining a deeper reverence for wildlife, connecting with the local Shangaan people and Nelson Mandela’s visits to the property. On the banks …
18 million people, 73% voter turnout results monitored electronically, democratically and peacefully – another great day in South Africa. It’s not so much about the results but more about the people and …
While sipping a beer on the verandah of the Victoria Falls Hotel last week, my long standing friend, Mike Myers, who has been in the safari industry for the past 30 …
It’s hard to separate the early adventures of Londolozi from Dr. Ken Tinley (pictured left), a wildlife management specialist whose practices were considered “controversial”. Why controversial? First, he was critical …
After growing up on his family’s private game reserve in South Africa, Boyd Varty now lives and works at the sanctuary as a conservationist and an advocate for his native country. His …
Dr. Rav Kahlon is the coordinator of the Londolozi clinic, which is available to staff and family every Saturday. Over the last 12 months there has been a real shift …
“I am still a hobbyist” says Chris Goodman, “but I think that one of the main reasons that I started a bee sanctuary at Londolozi is to raise awareness. Londolozi’s …
You might not know that Londolozi has a tennis court, but if you have been a guest here and arrived by plane then you’ve almost certainly stepped on our version …
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 …
Thirty minutes before Boyd Varty was due to make his first ever presentation at the TED Conference in San Francisco this week he was informed of the sad news of the passing …
As the helicopter landed in the front of Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa and outstepped Nelson Mandela, I knew that this would be a defining moment in my life. …
What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard? As guides we often get asked what the difference is between a leopard and a jaguar. At first glance one …