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| ACCESS |
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What method of transportation is recommended to reach Londolozi? |
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Londolozi is easily accessible by self-drive, road transfer and air. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers.
- Daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg International Airport direct to Londolozi private airstrip
- Twice-daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by a 20-minute light aircraft transfer to the Reserve
- Driving time for self-drive guests from Johannesburg to Londolozi is five hours on excellent roads
- Daily charter flights between Londolozi, Ngala and Phinda are available
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE |
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What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
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Leopard, lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, cheetah, spotted hyena, giraffe, zebra, hippo, wildebeest, impala, chacma baboon. |
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| CHILDREN |
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Are children welcome? |
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Yes, children under 11 are warmly welcomed at Londolozi Bateleur, Pioneer and Founders Camp and Safari Lodge. Regrettably, for safety reasons, children under 11 cannot be accommodated at Tree Camp. Recommended age for children on safari is six years and older.
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Where do children sleep? |
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An extra bed can be arranged for one child (11 and under) sharing their parents’ chalet at Londolozi Founders Camp.
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What are the activities available for children? |
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Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following:
- Special family game-drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager and subject to availability)
- Special one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter
- Planet Manager activity books
- Special programmes can be compiled such as tracking for children, frog safaris and birding
- Children’s meals and menus available
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Are babysitting services offered? |
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Londolozi’s housekeepers are available for babysitting |
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| FOOD |
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What style and type of meals are on offer? |
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All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour.
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Do you cater for specific diets? |
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Yes, all dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise
us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the Lodge. Should specific items such as kosher meals need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Two weeks notice is required for kosher meals. |
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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Will I be safe? |
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Guest safety is of paramount importance – fully trained security staff monitor animal activity within the Lodge areas, and always escort guests to/from their chalets or suites (especially between dusk and dawn). |
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| HEALTH |
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What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
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Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.
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How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the Lodge at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available. |
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| INTERNET/TELEPHONE FACILITIES |
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Do you have Internet access? |
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Internet facilities are available at Bateleur Camp’s interpretive centre. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE |
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Do you have a laundry service? |
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We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available. |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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What do I need to pack? |
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- Light cotton trousers
- Cotton shorts
- Light cotton shirts (long and short sleeved)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Shower-proof rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sunhat
- Fleece
- Insect repellent
- Small torch
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Sunglasses
- Camera (recommended Telephoto Lens)
- Binoculars
For winter, pack an extra:
- Warm jacket
- Woollen hat
- Scarf and gloves
Batteries, camera film, sunscreen and an extensive range of branded safari wear can be bought at the Lodge’s crafts shop.
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| POWER |
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Do you have electricity? |
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220v current is available 24 hours a day at Londolozi. International adapters can be supplied on request, and hairdryers are available in all rooms. |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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What are the activities? |
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Londolozi offers a range of exciting safari activities from game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and guided bush walks, to an exhilarating Specialist Safari – Leopards @ Londolozi.
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What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
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Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:
- Spring and summer (September – April)
- Morning game-drive 5:30am
- Afternoon/evening game-drive 4:00pm
- Autumn and winter (May – August)
- Morning game-drive 6:00am
- Afternoon/evening game-drive 3:30pm
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What is the length of the game-drives? |
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Approximately three to four hours.
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What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game-drives? |
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Usually six – occasionally eight.
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How are CC Africa’s trackers and rangers trained? |
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We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Inkwazi Ranger Training School at Phinda in South Africa, and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. Londolozi’s expert rangers and trackers are rightfully regarded as among the best in Africa. Guest safety is paramount at all times. |
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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| Q: |
Which are the best months to visit Londolozi? |
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Londolozi offers an exceptional game viewing experience throughout the year, and experiences a warm climate with cool winter nights. Daytime temperatures in summer (October – March) are high and may soar above 36ºC/97ºF. The winter months between May and August are dry, with chilly nights and crisp early mornings (3ºC/38ºF is the minimum). Winter days are fine and warm. Game viewing is often at its best from the end of March to the end of August because of sparser vegetation and greater animal congregations around waterholes.
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When is the rainy season? |
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Rainfall occurs predominantly in summer between October and March, usually in the form of magnificent late afternoon/evening thundershowers. Annual rainfall ranges between 450 and 600mm. |
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| WATER |
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| Q: |
Can I drink the water? |
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We offer complimentary bottles of water in the rooms and with meals. |
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