Londolozi Bateleur Lodge

Historic safari camp One of Africa 's best-loved lodges, this elegant safari camp reflects Londolozi's rich history, ensuring a unique and interpretive safari experience.

Characterized by classic safari ambience, Bateleur Camp's suites, chalets and impressive guest areas afford remarkable views of the Sand River . The main deck is the perfect setting for delicious breakfasts and lunches, and dinners of Pan-African cuisine are enjoyed in the dramatic boma (outdoor dining area) illuminated by dozens of lanterns.

• Eight chalets and four suites
• Air-conditioning
• Plunge pools and leisure decks
• Great vaulted guest areas
• African craft gallery and interpretive centre
• Large camp swimming pool
• Wine cellar

Comfortable guest areas showcase Londolozi's remarkable history with photographs from its early days as a rustic bushcamp. Built in 1926, four original rondavels now house a wine cellar, an early bedroom, a library and an Internet/information room and presentation area, where you may learn more about Londolozi's role in conservation development in Africa.

Londolozi BATELEUR CAMP is an exhilarating and unique safari tracking these elusive big cats, ensuring superlative leopard-viewing and an unforgettable African safari, led by expert BATELEUR CAMP rangers and master trackers in a 4x4 safari vehicle for your exclusive use.

Exciting safari activities

Londolozi BATELEUR CAMP is excellently positioned in the game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering the famous Kruger National Park , offering thrilling wildlife related activities at no additional cost

Twice-daily Big Five game-drives

Experienced BATELEUR CAMP rangers and trackers will lead you on morning and afternoon/evening game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park are of the finest Big Five game (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) destinations in Africa and you stand an excellent chance of spotting the elusive leopard. Londolozi is renowned for its world-class rangers and Shangaan trackers who are regarded as among the best in Africa .

Interpretive bush walks

Explore the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on interpretive wilderness walks led by experienced BATELEUR CAMP rangers or expert Shangaan trackers, and learn more about the area's intriguing fauna and flora. Guided bush walks bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Londolozi boasts three senior trackers, graded by Louis Liebenberg's Tracking School .

Shangaan cultural walks

Enjoy an interpretive walk through the staff village, visiting the school and community crafts centre where you may interact with staff engaged in self-employment projects, such as candle-making and recycled paper and cards. You may also visit a small Shangaan village within the staff village and observe traditional local dwellings and visit the sangoma ( witch doctor). Londolozi's ongoing community projects may also be observed in the neighbouring communities of Huntington and Lilydale.