PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The first Londolozi camp, built over 80 years ago.
  • Ideal for families with children over six.
  • Set along the idyllic Sand River, overlooking the Sabi Sand Private Reserve.
  • The original Londolozi camp built in 1926.
  • With an emphasis on family heritage, your children are welcome here.
  • Beautifully designed suites, all with private plunge pools.
  • Relax on the main deck with glorious views of the Sand River.
  • World-class game viewing accompanied by excellent guides and talented trackers.
  • The prime position of this game reserve, which offers fantastic leopard and lion sightings.
  • Greeting the sunrise with a morning of relaxing yoga on a deck set high in the boughs of a tree.
  • Superb air-conditioned accommodation.
  • Luxury bathrooms with private views of the bush.
  • Beautiful viewing decks and private plunge pools.
  • Night-time drives and bush walks available.

EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE

We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.

  • Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
  • Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
  • Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
  • Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
  • Complimentary private airport transfers.
  • Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
  • Early check-in and late check-out.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.

A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.

ACTIVITIES:


Game Drives

Game drives at Londolozi are taken by professional, passionate and knowledgeable rangers and trackers, who amongst them have a wealth of 350 years of 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 into ravines and through thicket in pursuit of elusive animals, simultaneously wowing guests with their outstanding knowledge and unforgettable stories.Many of the rangers and trackers at Londolozi grew up living off the land in these parts and therefore have an unmatched knowledge of both the area and the elements of nature within this wilderness wonderland. Londolozi boasts two of South Africa’s only 17 master trackers, which only adds to the excellence of the team and the experience they are able to deliver.



Bush Walks

Suitable for the beautiful balmy bushveld days in May, June and July, there is nothing like walking in a winter wilderness. Drift down a game trail into a dry riverbed. Feel the crisp morning rhythm of Africa with each step on the winding path as you let nature captivate you in her essence. There is no vehicle, no noise and no distractions. This is when nature speaks to you.



The Cubs Den

Our children’s programme is uniquely tailored for each child, many of whom are budding junior game rangers. Our approach is based on a personal interaction with each child and is energetic and flexible. We regard nature as the great educator and with no set routines we allow the child to discover the world of the outdoor classroom which surrounds them. Nature sets the agenda and we enable these young people to discover something of themselves.



Birding

The birdlife at Londolozi represents a magic of diversity in perpetual motion and offers the visitor an entirely new frontier in wilderness engagement. A wide array of sunbirds seeking nectar from the flowering aloes is winter’s gift to the discerning birder, not to mention the other 450 species which abound in these landscapes. Many fine ornithologist guides reside at Londolozi.


Tracking

The ancient art of tracking has been uniquely preserved at Londolozi. The combined wisdom of the Londolozi tracking team spans over 200 years of tracking experience. Our guests, during winter, are privileged to be able to witness this ancient art. On foot in search of the big cats, as well as Rhino and Buffalo…downwind…in silence…not moving a muscle and in very close proximity, is an experience which demands all your attention and which leaves you with indelible memories. Winter is the perfect time to pursue Africa’s most alluring wildlife; whilst in the presence of a master tracker applying an ancient art, miles from any Land Rove



Astronomy Lectures

Have you ever been introduced to the wonderment of the great universe? Latest pictures from the Hubble telescope open up an entirely new world of discovery which tells us of endless space beyond comprehension. At Londolozi the rangers are trained to take you on a mystical late night journey ofreflection and introspection. On a cold, clear winter’s night, looking at the stars whilst holding a warm mug of hot chocolate makes for a truly memorable evening.



Campfires - Storytelling - Red Wine

Campfires, storytelling, red wine and good company are the hallmark of any winter safari. Coming from a long line of storytellers, Londolozi’s history is steeped in the tradition of campfire yarns told late into the night. In each of the 5 exclusive camps you can hear the whispers of our ancestors and embodied in our history, are the legends and myths of the mysteries and adventures of safari. Each camp has its own spirit and each has its own campfire which awaits you.



Londolozi Photographic Safari

The Londolozi photographic safari is where ancient wisdom, modern technology and nature converge.Londolozi has long been recognised as a superb location for wildlife photography, specialising in the big cats. Incredible light, diverse scenery and a plethora of African wildlife set the stage for unsurpassed photographic theatre.The Photographic Studio is very popular with Londolozi guests, who are able to direct and produce their own creative work. With tuition from a qualified ‘Light Room’ instructor, you can spend time between game drives editing and printing your best safari shots.



Bush Breakfast & Adventure Picnics

Imagine reclining in a comfortable chair surrounded by 6 million acres of African wilderness. This is the adventure picnic and bush breakfast experience, reminiscent of a bygone era when the highlight of any winter morning, after hours of walking, was the “Hunter’s Breakfast”. There is no reason to rush back to camp for breakfast when you can savor gourmet salmon and scrambled eggs with your feet in the sand on the banks of a river enjoying a balmy winter’s morning

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OVERVIEW

Londolozi Varty Camp Outside View

As Londolozi’s original camp, Varty embraces the conservation principles of generations of the Varty and Taylor families, dedicated to providing a sanctuary for wild life. Varty Camp’s central thatched living area overlooks the magnificent Sand River, where you can relax in comfort while you take in the views. The living spaces are positioned under the shade of trees, raised off the ground by wooden platforms. The camp’s holistic approach to an African safari means that there are many things to keep you occupied both in camp and out in the bush.

Varty Camp is also home to the original Sparta Hunting Camp, our boutique, the Cardio Vascular Room, Massage Treatment Room and our Wine Cellar. Guests from all Camps are invited to make use of these facilities.

The Londolozi Healing House experience will help you to combine the core safari excursions with artful resting, curated bodywork and yoga in the surrounds of the expansive wilderness presence of Londolozi. We have crafted some special activities for true rejuvenation, restoration and transformation.

Also found within Varty Camp is the newly appointed Healing House – a concept that takes you beyond the spa, with a beautiful return of wellness to wildness. Bodywork (massage) and specialised alternative wellness treatment facilities are available. The charming “original Sparta Camp” is also located in the heart of Varty Camp representing where Londolozi began in 1926.

ROOMS

All rooms have private swimming pools framed by timber decks that overlook the riverine bush. The living spaces are raised off the ground and shaded under a cathedral of trees. The camp has a pleasingly down-to-earth quality and the emphasis on family heritage means that children always have a place at Varty Camp.

Londolozi Varty Camp Varty Superior Chalets
Londolozi Varty Camp Varty Superior Chalets

Varty Camp Standard Chalets

All rooms have private swimming pools and thatched salas framed by timber decks that overlook the riverine bush. The living spaces are raised off the ground and shaded under a cathedral of trees. The camp has a pleasingly down-to-earth quality and the emphasis on family heritage means that children always have a place at Varty Camp.

Londolozi Varty Camp Varty Camp Standard Chalets
Londolozi Varty Camp Varty Camp Standard Chalets

Varty Camp Superior Chalets

All rooms have private swimming pools and thatched salas framed by timber decks that overlook the riverine bush. The living spaces are raised off the ground and shaded under a cathedral of trees. The camp has a pleasingly down-to-earth quality and the emphasis on family heritage means that children always have a place at Varty Camp.

DINING

Londolozi offers only organic and free-range cuisine. You can enjoy breakfast and lunch in the main dining area, or on your own private deck. A buffet dinner may be enjoyed in the atmospheric boma around the campfire, or out in the wilderness under the starlit African night sky.

Londolozi Varty Camp Private Dining
Londolozi Varty Camp Dining

Restaurant

The history of the camp flows through the lounge; there is a bar and dining area, a massive deck with stunning views.

Londolozi Varty Camp Bar

Bar

FACILITIES

You can unwind with a massage at the Life Wellness Centre, release some energy at the gym, or browse around the Jon Varty Cinematography Centre.You could do some souvenir shopping at the Living Boutique, or simply gaze out at the views of the Sand River.A dip in the camp’s large swimming pool is an excellent way to cool off after a morning out on safari.

Londolozi Varty Camp Yoga

Yoga

Yoga means ‘union’ in Sanskrit, referring to the bringing together of mind, body and spirit. Postures practiced at Londolozi include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Jivamukti and Tripsichore. The classes are suitable for beginner and intermediate levels and are conducted on the Londolozi Yoga Deck, a wonderful sanctuary suspended high in the arms of a 500-year-old ebony tree.

Londolozi Varty Camp gym

Gym

Londolozi’s fully equipped gym offers running, cycling and rowing machines which allow for a perfect workout, complemented by a daily routine of eating well and relaxing into harmony with nature. The gym is situated in Varty Camp and is open to all guests.

Londolozi Varty Camp Massage

Spa

Massage has been practised as a healing therapy for centuries, providing release from stress and promoting increased blood flow and healing. Therapies on offer at Londolozi Life include Swedish massage, aromatherapy and reiki. All therapies are also offered in the privacy of your room or deck.

Londolozi Varty Camp pool

Pool

A dip in the camp’s large swimming pool is an excellent way to cool off after a morning out on safari.

Area & Location

Area, Country
Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Nearest Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Mbombela
Local Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Time Change
GMT +2:00
Language
Afrikaans, English
Best time to go
Best visited between September through May.

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