Embracing the Times: What I Miss the Most About Londolozi

Chris Taylor April 8, 2020 18

Having been on my two week leave when South Africa’s Lockdown was initiated, means that I have now been away from Londolozi for over a month. Sure, it doesn’t sound …

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There Is A Place …

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn March 10, 2020 14

How do you even begin to share a conservation journey of almost 100 years? A journey that, by the year 2026 will grant us access to the centenary club. A …

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Lost Lion Cub Found

James Tyrrell February 5, 2020 15

A phrase many will be familiar with is, “You win or you learn”. In the African bush, the harsh reality is that the learning part can sometimes be substituted by …

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The Newest Independent Leopards of Londolozi

Chris Taylor February 2, 2020 3 18

Those of you familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi will know that we ascribe a name to each individual upon their becoming an adult. An ‘adult’ leopard, at least for …

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The Gift of Giving, and the Most Inspiring Chef

James Tyrrell December 31, 2019 11

Eric Ubisi is Londolozi’s sous chef. A quiet and humble man, Eric goes about his day with a smile on his face, his calm demeanour belying his non-stop work to …

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A Gathering of Verdant Green and Glittering Gold

Anna Ridgewell December 25, 2019 31

“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 …

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Tomorrow or Ten Years: the Londolozi Feeling Remains the Same

Nico Reid Scott December 10, 2019 8

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss How a decade can go past, and the memories and feelings stay …

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The Sounds of Londolozi: a Lekker Field Guide to South African Slang

Michael Harmon December 9, 2019 15

After three weeks in the nonstop language class that is life at Londolozi, I was feeling confident. I’d started throwing the occasional ja (“yahhhh”) into regular conversation. My heys were …

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Our Definition of Family

Dave Varty November 25, 2019 15

It seems only right that the place that broke the mould of what a safari should be is also breaking the mould of what constitutes “family”. Londolozi’s definition of …

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Giving Tuesday – A Global Generosity Movement

Amanda Ritchie November 19, 2019 13

Living in the African wilderness, far from the hustle and bustle of city life, we often find that the latest trends that ripple through social media and popular culture can …

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23 Ostrich Chicks!

Dean De La Rey October 17, 2019 17

I see you James Souchon…. And I raise you 20! That is correct. Our ostrich family is now up to 23 chicks. My excitement went through the roof when Tracker …

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South Africa – and Londolozi – Calls

Cheryl Grace September 14, 2019 33

Story by Londolozi Repeat Guest Cheryl Grace: In 2010, South Africa Calls was a mantra streaming steadily into my consciousness, driving an inner yearning for me to pay a call …

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Female Leopard Hoists off Camp Deck

James Tyrrell August 27, 2019 17

Ranger Dean de la Rey had a very pleasant surprise when enjoying his morning cup of coffee from the Founders Camp deck recently. The Marula tree that grows out of …

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Mandela Day 2019

James Tyrrell July 18, 2019 10

Nelson Mandela spent 67 years making the world a better place in public service. Every 18th of July, people everywhere – but South Africans especially – are asked to give …

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