Londolozi, Sabi Sands Reserve

As the original South African Safari destination, Londolozi over its 82-year history has built up a formidable team of experienced rangers, trackers and naturalists. This diverse team of experts boasts a combined guiding experience of over 350 years.

Londolozi have drawn on the considerable wisdom, talent and experience of our guiding teams, and returned to the original spirit of fun and wild adventure of a Safari to Africa. Our emphasis in 2009 and beyond is to redefine the essence of the ‘photographic safari experience’ by creating still greater opportunities for engagement and experience.

With over 16 000 hectares of traversing wilderness, no two game drives are ever the same. Trackers sit up at the front of the Land Rover looking for fresh animal tracks, while rangers drive with astonishing skill through ravines and thickets in pursuit of elusive animals. And all the while wowing guests with their outstanding knowledge and unforgettable stories.

Many of the rangers and trackers at Londolozi grew up living off the land and therefore have an incredible knowledge of the area and deep cultural connections to the fauna and flora. In addition Londolozi’s rangers specialise in photographic safaris and where possible will position the vehicle for the guest to get the best angle for photographic purposes.

In every excursion and adventure guests are held in the safe hands of experienced and personable rangers, the conduits through which the lasting Londolozi memories are delivered.

At Londolozi Private Game Reserve the Varty family has refined the menu of activities to include a unique blend of senses and soul, creating an offering of sophisticated style and adventure that has recaptured the subtle essence of the Swahili word for journey – safari.

Londolozi offers spectacular Big 5 game drives in their extensive wildlife area with unsurpassed leopard viewing but this is just the beginning of what really constitutes “the Londolozi experience”. Londolozi is the ideal space to escape from the rigours of everyday existence, to shift into a full appreciation of the moment and awaken the senses. With this in mind Londolozi have created tailor-made activities to help recuperate mind, body and spirit.

Take your pick, the list is virtually endless; silent wilderness emersions, interpretation and learning, spiritual journeying, adventure adrenalin, massage, yoga, clay pigeon shooting, all day wilderness trekking, moonlight walks, poetry, theatre, friendship and wide open spaces.

•  Yoga
•  Massage
•  Trail running
•  The African Gym
•  Day walking expeditions
•  Animal tracking adventures
•  Clay pigeon shooting
•  Sleep-outs
•  Fishing
•  Shangaan cultural village & learning centre
•  Communities visits
•  John Varty Cinematography Centre