Londolozi – Varty Camp

Overview

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, regarded by many as the “birthplace” of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, is understood by guests and staff to be a place of wilderness, wildlife and adventure. Home to an extensive cross-section of the Mpumalanga wildlife population, including the Big Five and various endangered species, the park also shares 50 kilometers of its unfenced boundary line with neighbouring Kruger National Park. Animals pass casually between the two parks, unhindered and abundant.

Londolozi Game Reserve, a sub-section to the greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve, is geared towards luxury and exclusivity. Spanning an area of 14 000 hectares, along the western border of the Kruger National Park, and created by brothers and wildlife conservationists Dave and John Varty, Londolozi has also become known internationally as a place dedicated to the principals of eco tourism.

Owing its name to the Zulu term for “protector of all things”, Londolozi endeavours to incorporate this ethic into all their operations and projects. Considered a “predator’s paradise”, the area is made famous by its impressive leopard population, as well as a host of other wild animals and grand flora.

Varty Camp is a riverside masterpiece, a stunning collection of exclusive chalets positioned at intervals around the riverside bush that makes Londolozi so famous. Guests enjoy the crisp morning air and wonderful service of this charming camp, as well as the excitement and adventure of nearby bush drives, walks, and other excursions.

Children’s Program
Londolozi has always emphasized the importance of family. Over the past century, four generations have adventured, dreamed and discovered here. The bushveld of Londolozi is a wild wonderland, a child’s dream come true, and we delight in being able to share her secrets with the next generation.

The Londolozi Cubs program ensures that every day is filled with fun and fascination, and our ‘young rangers’ gain far more than just an understanding of their role in managing and conserving Africa’s incredible biodiversity. At Londolozi, children learn about themselves, about other cultures, about building friendships and trust, and about survival in the wilderness. They are introduced to a world rich in confidence and wonder – and a lot of fun!

Accommodation

Varty Camp provides accommodation in eight luxury, and two superior, chalets, with private swimming pools, and raised living areas, air conditioning, private plunge pools, vaulteed guest areas and leisure decks.

Wildlife

Big Five sightings are plentiful at Londolozi, with the park specializing in Leopard sightings! The animals have been entirely normalised to the presence of vehicles and onlookers, and thus go about their hunting within clicking range of eager wildlife photographers. Lion and hyena are also tracked daily.

Impala, common waterbuck, grey duiker, kudu, bushbuck and nyala all roam the area freely, alongside buffalo herds, elephant, white rhino, giraffe, and warthog. The ever present Sand River plays home to Cape Clawless Otter and hippo groups, and guests can spot the white-tailed mongoose, African civet and large-spotted genet on a night time safari.

303 bird species call this area home, including white-crested helmetshrike, lilac-breasted roller, brown-headed parrot, emerald-spotted dove and scarlet-chested sunbird, woodland kingfisher, red-chested cuckoo, Wahlberg’s eagle and Crested francolin. Saddle-billed stork, grey heron and pied kingfisher gather around the park’s waterholes.

More Info

Children
Children 6 years and older are welcome at Varty Camp.
Children 6 – 11 years of age pay 50% of adult rate.
Children 12 years and older pay adult rates.

Excludes:
Self-drive park entrance fee, R250 per vehicle + R110 per person – subject to change without further notice

Directions

• BY AIR:

• O R Tambo Johannesburg International – Hoedspruit

• Cape Town International – Hoedspruit

• Transfers to lodge are available

• BY ROAD:

• From Johannesburg, take the N12 / N4 to Nelspruit, and then the R40 from Nelsruit to Hazyview

• Get onto the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate. After 37kms, turn left onto a gravel road, which is 1km past the Lisbon store

• Enter the gate to the Sabi Sands Reserve

• Follow the signs to Londolozi (approximately 28kms)

• You will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R160 per vehicle and R40 per person. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Prices subject to change)

GPS: -24.7972 (latitude), 31.4955 (longitude)