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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
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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