Londolozi was where it all began for Iconic Africa.
Years ago, around a boma fire, IA directors John Holley and Terri Abadi – ranger and guest – chatted about life, travel, and how through their respective global positions (Johannesburg and Atlanta, Georgia) and experience in the industry, there was an opportunity for a boutique travel company to service both markets simultaneously.
Fast forward just over a decade, and Iconic Africa now has guests from all over the world travelling on luxury safaris throughout the year.
Our team has grown and we now feature an office in Hoedspruit – the heart of the South African safari industry.
We send guests across the continent on incredible itineraries and are currently looking to expand our offering to Asia and Antarctica.
We link guests with top Private Guides to create a seamless safari and create continuity throughout their African experience.
So it was with great excitement that the team assembled at Londolozi’s most newly refurbished camp, Founders.
At Founders Camp, classic meets modern. This Londolozi signature camp is clean and uncomplicated and really comfortable, leaving nothing forgotten. You will get the feeling of all the comforts of a stylish African home that is ideally situated to provide an insider’s view of the secrets of river life. Classy, grounded and timeless – Londolozi’s Founders Camp represents a safari style that is inviting and restful.
Ten bespoke and varied superior chalets repose in the shade of ancient Ebony and Matumi trees along the banks of the Sand River.
Founders Camp honours the early Londolozi staff, many of them larger-than-life characters whose names have gone on to become legend in the wider guiding and travel industries (one even attended the wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle).
Their legacy continues to this day through an unwavering commitment from all staff to provide an incredible guest experience whilst doing everything possible to conserve this landscape in as natural a state as possible.
Our small Iconic team could sadly only stay for two nights, but as usual, Londolozi delivered at every turn.
Although our visit felt like it was over far too quickly (it’ll do so no matter how long you stay for), we packed so much in that we could have been there for a week.
Dinner in the bush, getting stuck in a dry riverbed, constant laughter, and more stunning wildlife than we could ever have hoped for to point our cameras at; we were truly spoilt during our short stay.
We love the safari industry for how varied it is. Africa is an incredible mosaic of destinations and accompanying experiences.
But for a stunning level of consistency across the board – be it food, rooms, guiding standard, wildlife sightings or just simply having an amazing time – we have no hesitation in putting Londolozi right up there on the podium.
If Founders Camp, or any of the other four amazing camps on this reserve, feature on your to-do list, let’s get chatting…
Get in touch through info@iconicafrica.com, and let’s start planning your dream safari…