General:
Londolozi - the zulu word, meaning, "protector of all living
things" - is a legacy passed to Charles Varty's two
conservation-conscious grandsons, John and Dave Varty, in 1969.
Together, they turned a remote patch of bushveld into an
unsurpassable African wonderland. Where that first campfire lit
up the African night, Londolozi stands today.
Initially, the camp comprised only four rondavels (humble hut
structure) - still intact at Londolozi Bateleur Camp (previously
called Main Camp). The camp started by offering wildlife trails
and safaris with an emphasis on conservation awareness and
education. Word spread and Londolozi grew. In 1980, Londolozi
Bush Camp opened. (now split into Founders and Pioneer Camp).
Tree Camp opened eight years later. These were the first two
game lodge camps in the world to be awarded Relais et Chateaux
status.
CC Africa has a ten year marketing and managing right to
Londolozi, which will be considered for renewal in 2004.
Location:
Set in the heart of the game-rich Sabi Sands Private Game
Reserve, the 14 000 hectare (34 580 acres) Game Reserve is an
African Safari Adventure second-to-none. Destinations Guide:
Londolozi's suberb location, set in the heart of the game-rich
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, ensures an African safari
experience second-to-none.
Safari attractions at Londolozi centre around game viewing
drives in open safari vehicles that traverse an area of some 14
000 hectares (34 580 acres) in search of wildlife, including
nocturnal species viewed after sunset.
Londolozi is a prime safari and wildlife haven and has been
rated the best safari experience in Southern Africa.
Rooms:
Londolozi
offers four private safari camps, each with a riverside location
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• Bateleur Camp (previously known as Main Camp)
• Tree Camp
• Bush Camps: Founders and Pioneer
Londolozi Game Reserve Unique Selling Points:
• Prestigious local/international awards
• Relais & Chateaux member
• Run by same family for 74 years
• Blueprint for all CC Africa lodges
• Tranquil suites and luxury chalets
• Far-sighted ecological rehabilitation
• Visited and praised by Nelson Mandela
• "Big five"
• Best leopard viewing in Africa
• Day and night game-drives
• Guided bush walks
• Moonlit bush dinners, bush breakfasts
