A Year In Nature – The Shangaan Calendar

Shaun D'Araujo January 23, 2023 10

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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‘Rays’ of Wisdom

Keagan Chasenski August 30, 2022 24

Starting a guiding career at Londolozi is equal parts daunting as it is exciting. Having such a rich history of incredible guides means there are always big shoes to fill. …

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The Alchemy of Safari: The Tracking & Guiding Team

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn June 9, 2022 15

From our beginnings of simple bush adventures to now, after nearly 100 years of safari, Londolozi has had many chapters and innovations. We have pioneered in meditative luxury, photographic safaris …

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Astronomy in May – A Starry Sky on Safari

Robert Ball May 4, 2022 20

Guests from all over the world visit Londolozi for various reasons. Some visit for the luxurious suites and delicious food, all enjoyed whilst admiring magnificent views. Some visit in the …

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Do Elephants Have Culture?

Robyn Morrison February 8, 2022 16

Culture is a huge part of mankind, and for decades people assumed culture was limited only to our species. But the more that we observe other intelligent animals, we realise …

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The Spirits of The Leadwood Forest

Jess Shillaw November 3, 2021 14

In the Animal Kingdom, variation is the spice of life. Within a species, there can be many different morphs, mutations and differences in colour. Either where the animal takes on …

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Londolozi’s Futuristic African Village

Mike Ferri October 6, 2021 18

After receiving the offer to work in the paradise of Londolozi, one would think that grabbing this opportunity is a ‘no-brainer’. However, there was a lot running through my head …

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The Week In Pictures #511 ~ Heritage Day Edition

Amanda Ritchie September 24, 2021 7

What comes to mind when you hear the word heritage? Do you think of your grandparents? Do you think of the traditions that have been passed down over the years? …

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Living Heritage

Amanda Ritchie September 24, 2020 30

It was an ordinary afternoon. As ordinary as you can get living out in the wilderness of Africa as the birds sang from the trees and the insects called from …

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The Sisterhood of Londolozi

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn March 8, 2020 16

A Londolozi women’s circle has been in existence since my grandmother’s arrival here. Since then my mother has added her grace and grit and now three generations later, this feminine …

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The Ndlovu Youth Choir ~ Making Us Proud

Jemma Thorpe September 28, 2019 23

It’s the most incredible thing when a video has the ability to give you goosebumps, make you teary-eyed and burst with pride. It doesn’t happen very often and when it …

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The Londolozi Fashion Show this Heritage Day

Jemma Thorpe September 25, 2019 8

‘Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation’ ~ Nelson Mandela A couple of days ago Jess MacLarty and I made the lengthly …

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Johnny Clegg: 1953 – Forever

James Tyrrell July 17, 2019 21

“The firelight has danced its last across your face my friend. And though I love you I somehow know this is gonna be the end…” – Johnny Clegg, December African …

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5 Shangaan Phrases To Learn Before Your Stay

Jemma Thorpe January 19, 2019 7

Inkarhi waku dyondza yin’we yati ndzimu ta la Afrika Dzonga “It’s time to learn one of the eleven official languages of South Africa” I’ve always been a firm believer in …

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Heritage Day 2018

Dave Varty September 24, 2018 9

“You don’t stumble upon your heritage. It’s there, just waiting to be explored and shared.” September 24th is National Heritage Day in South Africa and a chance for us, as a …

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