Overview
Why Go
- Daytime and night drives
- Five luxury safari lodges
- Less crowded part of Sabi Sands
- Part of the greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Superb wildlife viewing with abundance of Big Five
- Off-road driving allows you to get close to wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife viewing in Londolozi Game Reserve is amazing and there are plenty of game drives day and night. You can encounter leopards, cheetahs, and the Big Five up close by driving off-road. More About the Wildlife
Scenery
The general landscape is woodland savanna and the vegetation is dense. However, despite the hindrances, sighting animals in Londolozi Game Reserve is easy and abundant.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit Londolozi Game Reserve is during the dry-winter season as temperatures remain comfortable and you can view a cluster of animals near water sources. More About the Best Time to Visit
Weather & Climate
The dry winter season is from May to September, which is also the best time to visit Londolozi Game Reserve. October to March is the wet-summer season and temperatures can increase to uncomfortable levels. More About the Weather and Climate
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Wildlife & Animals
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Hippo
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Buffalo
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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White Rhino
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Black Rhino
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Lion
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Leopard
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Cheetah
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Hyena
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Wild Dog
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Wildlife highlights
Best time for wildlife viewing
Best Time to Visit
The best wildlife viewing time is during winter, which is also considered the ‘low season’. Fewer crowds make this an appealing time for a visit. September is the best month to visit. It is also the least cold of the winter months.
May to September
Dry Season - Winter
October - April
Wet Season – Summer
Weather & Climate
The weather during summer seasons can increase to uncomfortable levels. The rainy season can hinder activities, and due to thick vegetation, game viewing can be difficult. During the winter-dry season, the vegetation shrinks, making it easier to spot animals.
Climate Chart
- 272-479m / 892–1,572ft© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.
Dry Season
- May to September – WinterThe dry winter season is from May to September, which is also the best time to visit Londolozi Game Reserve.
Wet Season
- October to April – SummerOctober to April is the wet-summer season and temperatures can increase to uncomfortable levels.
Getting There
Londolozi Game Reserve is part of the Greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve and there are various flights to the National Park.
Getting to Londolozi Game Reserve by air
People flying from international destinations can choose from one of the many flights to the region throughout the year.
Schedule Flights:
Federal Air operates a daily flight from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to Londolozi Airstrip, which is a five-minute drive from the camp. There are scheduled flights from Durban and Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA). Londolozi provides a 2.5 hour road transfer from KMIA to Londolozi on request.
Getting to Londolozi Game Reserve by road
From Johannesburg to Londolozi (500km / 311 miles):
Take the N12 / N4 from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Then the R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview. Followed by the R536 from Hazyview towards Paul Kruger Gate.
After 37.km / 23 miles, turn left onto a gravel road (sign-posted Sabi Sand Wildtuin 1km). Enter the Sabi Sand Reserve and follow Londolozi signs to camp (approximately 17km / 11 miles).
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