Londolozi Private Game Reserve
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve

South Africa 140 km² (54 mi²) Est. 1926

About Londolozi Private Game Reserve

Londolozi Private Game Reserve is a legendary Sabi Sand property that has been at the forefront of luxury safari and conservation since the Varty family purchased it in 1926. The name means 'protector of all living things' in Zulu, and Londolozi pioneered the concept of the luxury photographic safari, transforming a hunting camp into one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. With traversing rights across the western Sabi Sand along the Sand River, Londolozi is arguably the world's premier leopard-viewing destination — individual leopards have been followed and documented here across multiple generations since the 1970s. The reserve's five award-winning camps are consistently ranked among the finest in Africa, blending Relais & Châteaux luxury with genuine bush immersion and a profound conservation philosophy.

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Safari Tours

4.0

Avg Rating

5/5

Big Five

100

Years Protected

Highlights

  • Arguably the world's best leopard-viewing destination
  • Pioneered the luxury photographic safari concept
  • Five Relais & Châteaux award-winning camps
  • Multi-generational Varty family conservation philosophy
  • Leopard lineages documented across decades

Considerations

  • Among the most expensive safari options in South Africa
  • Books out months in advance during peak season
  • Malaria area
  • No self-drive or budget options

Wildlife

Big Five Status

🦁

Lion

common

🐆

Leopard

common

🐘

Elephant

common

🦬

Buffalo

common

🦏

Rhino

common

Notable Species

Lion

Common

Leopard

Common

Elephant

Common

Cape Buffalo

Common

White Rhino

Common

Giraffe

Common

Hippo

Common

Impala

Common

Wild Dog

Occasional

Hyena

Common

Common Occasional Rare

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal

Climate Overview

Getting There

Londolozi is accessed via Skukuza Airport or KMIA with road transfers arranged by the reserve. Federal Air operates scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Londolozi's own airstrip. By road approximately 500 km (5.5 hours) from Johannesburg.

Nearest Airport

Londolozi Airstrip

Nearest City

Hazyview

Drive Time

5.5 hours