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📍 Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga · Kruger Gateway · South Africa
The birthplace of Africa's private-reserve conservation model, on the Sand River, famed for the world's highest density of wild leopards.
About the Property
Londolozi has been run by the Varty family since the reserve's origins as Sparta Camp in 1926, and the family returned to hands-on management in 2006 after Londolozi had already become an industry benchmark. In 1976, Londolozi created the original for-profit conservation development model that became the blueprint for private reserves across Southern Africa, including pioneering live elephant relocation in 1979 and advocating for the fence removals that eventually joined Sabi Sand to Kruger National Park.
The reserve sits on the Sand River within the unfenced Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Panthera research has credited Londolozi with the highest density of leopards in the world, and its conservation record includes a 97% reduction in rhino poaching on the property. Guests choose from five distinct camps: the family-friendly Varty and Founders Camps, where children aged 6 and up are welcome, the secluded multi-generational Pioneer Camp, and the adults-focused Tree Camp and Private Granite Suites, both holding Relais & Châteaux status.
Each camp keeps its own character, from Varty Camp's heritage architecture of dolerite rock walls and brick paths to Tree Camp's leadwood-canopy suites with private plunge pools, but all are built around ranger- and tracker-led game drives, walking safaris and the reserve's Sand River setting.
Rooms & Pricing
Prices are approximate and vary by season and booking platform. Check the current rate with the stay.
6 suites, adults and children 16+ unless booked exclusively
3 suites, sleeps up to 6 guests total, children under 16 not accommodated unless exclusive use
3 suites, interconnecting, sleeps 6 to 12 as a private bush homestead
10 chalets with interconnecting rooms, children 6+ welcome
10 superior chalets with connecting rooms, children 6+ welcome
Meeting hall for corporate events, training, birthday parties and baby showers. Tailor-made packages available.
Facilities
Nearby Attractions
All distances by road from Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga.
Inside
Londolozi sits on the Sand River within the unfenced Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park that incorporates Kruger National Park. Panthera research credits the reserve with the highest density of leopards in the world.
Tours & Activities
Ranger- and tracker-led safaris tailored to guest interests
Meditative bush walks led by trackers
Guests can join trackers in tracking wildlife on foot
Specialist photography safaris with equipment rental available
On request
Wellness yoga sessions in the reserve
Private wilderness wellness treatments
Extra cost
Tree climbing, archery, fishing, baking, arts and crafts, village experiences, tailored to each child rather than a fixed programme
Founders and Pioneer Camps
Getting Here
GPS COORDINATES
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Johannesburg (self-drive): 500 km via N12/N4 to Nelspruit, then R40 through Nelspruit to White River, R40 to Hazyview, and R536 toward Paul Kruger Gate to the Newington Gate entrance (the only road access point) — about a six-hour drive.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA): About a two-and-a-half-hour road transfer, available on request.
Skukuza Airport: About a 90-minute road transfer, available on request.
Londolozi Airstrip: Federal Air runs daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Londolozi's own airstrip, a five-minute drive from camp; Airlink also flies daily to KMIA or Skukuza, with private charters and helicopters available on request.
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