Aristotle and Ubuntu Are Alive at Londolozi
Recently the simple act of turning on my radio showed that Aristotle and Ubuntu are alive at Londolozi. “Christina Life, come in, Christina”. (I am Christina. Life is my department.) …
Recently the simple act of turning on my radio showed that Aristotle and Ubuntu are alive at Londolozi. “Christina Life, come in, Christina”. (I am Christina. Life is my department.) …
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now” – Chinese Proverb Over the last two months I have been fortunate enough …
When speaking to any Londolozi staff member about what they enjoy most about this spectacular place, there is one common theme that comes to light, and that is of family …
Ubuntu: I am because of you … The concept of Ubuntu lies at the very core of the first cultures to establish themselves in Southern Africa, referring to humanity and how …
Londolozi guests and staff are what truly bring this place to life. Without them we would merely be a wilderness unwitnessed. In recognition of their contribution, we began, over a …
Londolozi has a shared humanity that catches my attention in small moments every single day. We’ve spoken about this a lot this year in reference to our 90th birthday and …
“How do you become a man in a world that doesn’t require courage?” – Sebastian Junger “Puuushh!” Keegan’s voice has become guttural. It’s effective. The five of us simultaneously dig …
You don’t have to be a Nobel prizewinner to create ideas that will contribute to planet Earth’s success. Ellen MacArthur was a young sailor before she founded an organisation that …
On a warm winter’s morning, just before the clock was about to strike 12.00 pm, the women of Londolozi gathered to listen to Dr Rav Kahlon, our local doctor, who’d …
Terrified. That’s how Jessica MacLarty felt the day she first walked onto Varty deck to meet her guests. That was 2009, and it was her debut as a game ranger …
Ubuntu: I am because of you “We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the …
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 …
Seven years ago Maureen Groch (affectionately known as “Gogo Mo”) arrived at Londolozi with a very specific brief: the Varty family had asked her to be part of their mission …
In his recent TED talk, Boyd Varty spoke about Ubuntu, defined as “I am, because of you.”. In no small measure, visitors to Londolozi leave having accessed a sense of Ubuntu …