Doing Good and Enjoying the Journey

Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Mpumalanga, South Africa – For many travellers today, there is a direct connection between their personal journey and ethical travel. Travellers want their trips to be both responsible and sustainable. For some, that means ensuring that they do not harm or change the place they visit; for others, it may mean volunteering – working at an elephant sanctuary or helping to build a bridge in a remote jungle location. The team at Londolozi, South Africa’s premier game reserve, provides guests with the opportunity to experience a life-altering connection with nature and their stay directly benefits the communities surrounding the game reserve in a very meaningful way.

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The name Londolozi is derived from a Zulu word meaning “protector of all living things,” and it is this ambitious conservation ethic that informs every aspect of life at Londolozi. It underpins a holistic approach, ensuring not only that Londolozi has aesthetic appeal, but also that the dignity of all persons and all species is honoured. At Londolozi, providing guests with an unforgettable, five-star luxury experience is at the foundation of the brand. At the core of what makes Londolozi so special is its commitment to the land, the animals, the flora and fauna, and the people of the communities surrounding the reserve – this is the heart of Londolozi. Along with several conservation-focused initiatives, there are also ongoing projects at Londolozi that give back to the communities that surround the game reserve. They include their partnership with the Good Work Foundation and the Londolozi Digital Learning Centre.

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The Good Work Foundation aims to bring 21st century world-class education to rural South Africans. The Good Work Foundation has recently embarked on a program aimed at creating Digital Learning Centres in the neighbouring rural areas of Londolozi, with the intention of promoting digital numeracy and English literacy, including instruction in a variety of vocational and practical skills training such as service and hospitality and information and communication technology. The Londolozi Digital Learning Centre provides Londolozi staff with ongoing opportunities to learn and grow on both a professional and personal level. Said Mo Groch, Head of the Londolozi Digital Learning Centre, “Our staff members support an average of eight family members each in the communities bordering the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The incredible untapped skills in this vibrant and diverse group are not only essential to the success of Londolozi, but for that of the region and the country itself.” Londolozi Learning offers staff continuous learning aimed at nurturing and developing inherent talents and leadership qualities. It has been established to facilitate the growth of all staff members to become the best possible versions of themselves. “Our guests become a part of the Londolozi family,” explained Bronwyn Varty, Londolozi Owner and Trustee of the Good Work Foundation. “When they visit the surrounding communities and learn about the challenges that the people face, they want to help. The programs we have established facilitate this.” She added: “The people of these communities are our history and our future. At Londolozi, we feel that it is both our responsibility and our great privilege to assist them in building a better life for themselves and their families. And for our guests who want to take their adventures at Londolozi one step further, we offer the opportunity for guests to partner with the Good Work Foundation and visit nearby schools and teach the children a little about their lives and their country. That often creates a very special memory for both our guests and the children that they meet.” Londolozi Game Reserve, a stand-alone family run operation, has traversing rights over 25,000 acres of prime game viewing land in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Kruger National Park. With large breeding herds of elephant, buffalo and white rhinos, more than 17 leopards under observation within the Londolozi traversing area, and the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & Châteaux status, visitors to Londolozi fall under the magical spell of South Africa, creating memories that last a lifetime and that call them to come back again and again.

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