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Giving November 2024
The Gift Of Giving ~ Giving November 2024
Londolozi Impact
November 6, 2024

As the festive season approaches, we are embracing a beautiful and old tradition at the Londolozi Ripple Fund—giving a gift that goes beyond wrapping paper and ribbons, one that makes a real difference. This is Giving November, a time to celebrate generosity, extend gratitude, and empower ripples that create positive change together. A Gift That Truly Matters […]

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The First Londolozi Female Tracker – Tsundzukani Whati
Londolozi Impact
September 16, 2024

“When she shifted from competition to collaboration, all the women around her became radiant stars in a dark blue sky each one striking and rising without trying to outshine the other“ Londolozi pioneered female guiding in the early 80s, and now four and a bit decades later, together with Tracker Academy, we are proud to congratulate […]

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Driving Change With The Good Work Foundation
Londolozi Impact
February 29, 2024

On a continent and, more specifically, in a country where access to education is still a major issue, Londolozi strives to achieve Nelson Mandela’s dream of educating the youth in the country. The Good Work Foundation (GWF) is the main avenue through which the Londolozi Ripple Fund aims to reach this goal. It has been […]

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Together Let’s Make This A Giving November To Remember
Londolozi Impact
November 6, 2023

Every ripple begins with a single drop. To make a fast Donation this Giving November 2023 and contribute click here. What is Giving Tuesday?  Giving Tuesday is a global day of charitable giving, that takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States – which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Originally, […]

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A Chance To Dream ~ Londolozi and the Good Work Foundation
Londolozi Impact
October 15, 2023

At Londolozi, we believe that our connection with the natural world extends beyond the boundaries of our magnificent wilderness. Our commitment to conservation is not just about safeguarding the environment but also about making a positive impact on the lives of those who live in the communities surrounding our reserve. I came across an article […]

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We Keep Asking the Questions at Londolozi
Londolozi Impact
July 6, 2023

All of us here at Londolozi are proud to see that travellers are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable tourism and are actively seeking out destinations that prioritise conservation, sustainability, and community upliftment. I recently found myself reading a piece by Juliet Kinsman on the 10 ways to check how green your hotel really is. Not […]

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The Londolozi Ripple Fund: An Update
Londolozi Impact
June 22, 2023

We are thrilled to present a six-month update on the Londolozi Ripple Fund, a groundbreaking Londolozi initiative aimed at creating positive environmental and social change. Since its inception, the Londolozi Ripple Fund has been steadfast in its mission to address pressing global challenges by investing in sustainable projects and fostering community development. Over the past […]

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2023 Travel Trends: Deconstructed
Londolozi Impact
June 6, 2023

The last few years have been interesting, to say the least, with the global pandemic in our rearview mirror, we’ve been reflecting on just how the travel industry has transformed over the years. The Londolozi Conservation Development Model has been refined and lived and lived again since our inception. We firmly believe in 3 pillars […]

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Changing Perspective through Education with the Good Work Foundation
Londolozi Impact
April 16, 2023

Over the last few weeks, some of the Londolozi family have had the opportunity to partake in “Londolozi immersions”. Rangers, Camp Managers and other staff were encouraged to explore the surrounding areas of the Sabi Sands. From engaging with local farmers and getting our hands dirty at a grassroots-level, to interacting with students from schools and […]

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A letter from Dave Varty - Christmas 2022
Dave Varty’s Yearly Round-Up 2022: South Africans ~ a Resilient Nation
Londolozi Impact
December 12, 2022

I am sitting on the deck at Varty Camp with my good friend Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, reflecting on the amazing potential of our country. We concurred that the diversity and resilience of South Africans is what has allowed us to navigate our turbulent past, always finding common cause to solve either local upheavals […]

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Good Work Foundation
Londolozi Impact
November 10, 2022

This year, The Good Work Foundation is celebrating its 10th birthday! What an adventure it has been.        A reflection of 10 years of the Good Work Foundation – Dave Varty  In his book, “Falling upwards”, Father Richard Rohr talks of the choices one has when navigating the second half of their life.  […]

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The Great Awakening
Londolozi Impact
August 6, 2022

Awaken – We have come to believe that before we can heal the planet, we need to heal ourselves. And only once we as individuals awaken and make the choice to alter our relationship with Planet Earth, can we begin to reverse much of the environmental destruction we see before us.  A new narrative is now […]

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