A Gathering of Verdant Green and Glittering Gold
“Delight in the little things” ~ Rudyard Kipling The bush has burst into hues of verdant greens and floral carpet areas, which were bare only a few months ago, a …
“Delight in the little things” ~ Rudyard Kipling The bush has burst into hues of verdant greens and floral carpet areas, which were bare only a few months ago, a …
Carpe diem… Seize the Day… a well-known phrase; but is it actually something we put into practice in this day and age? When the Londolozi WhatsApp group beeps with a …
From a young age, birding has always grabbed my attention. I fondly remember sitting out on my grandparent’s patio with a set of binoculars gazing out over the garden, identifying …
Sometimes just before game drive while we wait for guests on the Londolozi Camp Decks or in the car parks, we hear noises from the wilderness outside that evoke immediate …
One of the many wonderful things about working at Londolozi is that there’s often more to what’s happening than meets the eye. When one of the staff tells you their …
If you read my last blog, you will know all about the different photography modes iPhones have to offer, but in this post we will focus more on when to …
I spent this last week trying to photograph as much as possible in camp with only my iPhone. iPhone photography has become somewhat of a trend; there are many hashtags …
The Heart and Soul of Londolozi The campfire has burned at Varty Camp for over 90 years, making this place the symbolic heart of Londolozi. This original camp is a …
A tribute to authentic conservation safari pioneers Pioneer Camp is a symphony of style, bushveld architecture and nature. – Dave Varty Set amongst the dappled shade of 500-year-old ebony trees, Pioneer …
It’s always fascinating reminiscing about the early days at Londolozi and how things have changed. Every so often we hear from someone who visited us back in the day and …
Having recently had a phenomenal run of sightings, I decided to try and recreate the events from my perspective to give you an idea of what life is like here …
Although the Tsalala lioness was seen from the Varty Camp deck this morning, scavenging the remains of a wild dog kill in the Sand River, she wasn’t concerned with, nor …
As a family business, we are always in motion which means our five beautifully appointed camps are always being crafted, tweaked and lovingly refurbished. It is with great excitement today …
The northern section of Londolozi is known for its beauty; dotted with rocky outcrops and the wide Manyelethi River meandering through the shade of Leadwood and Jackalberry trees. But before …