londolozi private game reserve

You will experience the culmination of years of conservation efforts in conjunction with community engagement, as well as a commitment to luxurious accommodation and breathtaking encounters with nature.

Exclusivity is a large part of the Londolozi experience and you will be able to take your time immersing yourself in this beautiful area, and all the incredible flora and fauna it has to offer.
The passion of the people is tangible and their excitement and love for these spectacular surroundings is contagious.

The sense of community and family extends into every facet of the reserve and how it is maintained and operated, at every moment you are engaged with nature in its purest form. Photographic tours in open top vehicles bring you in close proximity with the Big Five, where you can capture their
magnificence in fine detail. Your well trained guides are focussed on making sure you experience all that you came to expect from an African safari, and so much more. 

Tell me more

Londolozi Private Game Reserve is located in South Africa and forms part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, which lies adjacent to the Kruger National Park. 

The name “Londolozi” is the Zulu word for “protecting it”, and the reserve encompasses an area of 150 square kilometres (58 square
miles) of protected land. Londolozi includes five neighbouring camps which are located along the Sand River. The reserve is home to the Big Five animals, as well as a number of other mammal, bird and reptile species. The fence free borders with the surrounding reserves allows for the free passage of wildlife in and out of the park, which greatly enhances the game viewing experiences at Londolozi.

Originally purchased by two friends in 1926, the land where Londolozi is located today was used as a hunting farm until 1971. Two sons of one of the founding owners then decided to change the focus of the farm to ecotourism and photographic safaris instead. The name was changed to Londolozi and the farm became one of South Africa’s original private game reserves. The reserve is internationally
recognised for its forward thinking land management, wildlife conservation and community engagement. In 1993, Londolozi was the first ever game reserve to be granted Relais and Châteaux status placing it amongst the world’s most luxurious destinations.

When should I go?

Londolozi Private Game Reserve is considered to be a year round destination and the best time to visit depends on the type of experience you would like to enjoy.

During the summer months from December until February you can expect hot days, which culminate in dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. The landscapes become lush and green with accents of blue, red and purple flowers, this is also a good time for butterfly and tortoise sightings. The region becomes alive with sound in December as the frogs and crickets create their own chorus.

At the beginning of autumn temperatures become milder, days are sunny and evenings are crisp, making for pleasant game drives at any time of day. In April you can expect large breeding herds of animals congregating around the river and some interesting impala sightings as they jostle for the chance to mate. May marks the start of the transition into winter and the days become cooler and
drier.

The winter months see the bright red flower spikes of the coral trees come to life, the aloes also begin to flower, adding attractive elements to the tawny browns of winter. Grasses are short and sparse in winter, which allows for excellent game viewing. Wild dog sightings are also more common in winter as they tend to localize their movements and hunt more frequently. As the days continue
to cool and water sources dry up, animals become more active in their search for water, these dry winter days also produce magnificent sunsets.

In springtime the pans largely dry up, resulting in large congregations of elephant along the Sand River, they are often easily spotted from the camps during this time. This is also an excellent opportunity for predator sightings as the big cats spend time near water sources, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting prey. In October as the scenery begins to green, a large variety of birds are present
and the migratory species begin to return to the region. November marks the start of the birthing season and a number of baby animals can be seen taking their first tentative steps, this spectacle also attracts a number of opportunistic predators, and lion and leopard sightings can be more common.