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A dream nature conservation destination
Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga
Rhinos wallowing in mud - Londolozi.
© South African Tourism
Did you know?
Londolozi has pioneered a new electric, zero-emissions safari vehicle.
South Africa's living legend Nelson Mandela hailed Londolozi Private Game Reserve as ‘the model of the dream I cherish for the future of nature preservation in our country'. Londolozi is a Zulu word that means ‘protector of living things'.
The camps in the reserve are situated along the Sand river in the 56 000 hectare Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, which borders the world-famous Kruger National Park. The area is famous for its leopards, but other magnificent animals like lion, elephant, giraffe and zebra are also readily found.
The success story of Londolozi Game Reserve in Mpumalanga province started in the 1970s when the Varty brothers inherited a hunting lodge on the property. They have developed it into one of the most famous camps and exclusive wildlife paradises in Africa, which has set the standard in luxury accommodation, Pan-African cuisine, and game viewing activities throughout southern Africa.
Described as one of the most unashamedly exclusive and luxurious safari destinations in South Africa, Londolozi Game Reserve is famous for its brilliant photo opportunities of the big cats. The camps also offer an array of other activities like moonlit bush dinners; private bush breakfasts and guided stargazing trips.
Besides the four camps - Pioneer, Founder, Varty and Tree - Londolozi Private Game Reserve has also recently opened the new ultra-luxurious Private Granite Suites, the most exclusive camp with only three suites.
The New York Times described the suites as ‘arguably the best rooms in the entire Kruger area, with private plunge pools that drop onto the boulders forming the Sand River banks, and close enough to the river to hear it running while lying in bed'.
Having set the standard, Londolozi remains one of the top lodges in southern Africa.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
How to get here
Londolozi Private Game Reserve is roughly 500km from Johannesburg and accessible by road. The reserve is a 2 hour road transfer from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Federal Air flies daily from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to Londolozi Airstrip, which is a five-minute drive from the reserve. Private planes and charter planes can also be accommodated.
Tours to do
Londolozi offers a range of eco-tourism activities including guided game drives and walks through the bush, yoga in the bush, a trip to a traditional Shangaan village and more.
Get around
Once you arrive at Londolozi, you will be transported in the reserve's 4X4 vehicles.
What will it cost
This is a luxury reserve and is priced accordingly.
Length of stay
Two days will give you a good chance to see most of the Big Five. Longer would be even better.
What to pack
Take walking shoes and your camera. Londolozi will provide almost everything else.
Where to stay
Choose from four exclusive camps - Tree Camp, Pioneer Camp, Varty Camp and Founders Camp -and the new, ultra-luxurious Private Granite Suites.
What to eat
Delicious pan-African cuisine is served at Londolozi, and they have a wine cellar to match the fine food.