Londoloz iImpact

There is a story Jean Giono wrote in 1953, about a shepherd named Elzéard Bouffier who lived alone in a barren stretch of Provence. Each evening Bouffier sorted acorns by lamplight, keeping only the perfect ones, discarding the cracked and the small. Each day he walked the dead hills and planted them, a hundred at […]

A Story of Sacred Trees, Shared Wisdom, and Sustainable Futures For as long as Londolozi has existed, the marula tree has stood as a quiet sentinel – its wide, welcoming canopy a witness to laughter, tears, decisions, and dreams. It is said that at Londolozi, all problems are solved beneath a marula tree. Here, in […]

An extraordinary institution is transforming conservation with passion and purpose! Tracker Academy is breathing life into the ancient art of wildlife tracking while creating life-changing opportunities for rural communities and standing strong against poaching threats across southern Africa. Preserving Indigenous Knowledge, Creating Modern Careers Since its inception in 2010, the Tracker Academy has trained an incredible […]

Community, conservation, and connection – how the Londolozi Ripple Fund is transforming lives beyond the reserve boundaries. Growing Impact What happens when passionate conservationists extend their care beyond wildlife? Magic! The first quarter of 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary for our community projects. From flourishing farms to educational breakthroughs, your support has helped […]

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has – Margaret Mead As a family business, we’ve long understood that conservation extends far beyond the boundaries of our reserve. True sustainability takes root when the communities surrounding wild spaces thrive alongside […]

For millennia, tracking has been woven into the fabric of African life. What began as a crucial survival skill – enabling communities to find food and navigate vast landscapes – has evolved into a sophisticated craft that now stands at the intersection of eco-tourism, conservation, and wildlife protection. At Londolozi, this ancient practice isn’t just […]

A powerful transformation is taking place. The Rhino Guardians programme, a specialized division of Tracker Academy, is not just safeguarding one of the continent’s most endangered species – it’s revolutionizing lives and nurturing a new generation of conservation leaders who will shape the future of wildlife protection. As a founding partner of Tracker Academy, Londolozi […]

A remarkable story of conservation has been unfolding for over five decades. This year, the Eco-Logic Awards honoured Dave Varty with their prestigious Eco-Intelligence Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising not just one man’s journey but also the testament to the power of collective action and unwavering dedication to our natural world. Starting with just R62 in […]

“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 […]