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Londolozi, Camp Jabulani

Arguably the best leopard experience around, Londolozi lives up to it's exceptional lodging and big 5 safari experience. Camp Jabulani is a unique experience offering game drives and bush walks in big 5 territory, but what sets it apart is their amazing elephant experience. "Experience the extraordinary impact of interacting personally with these massive and magnificent animals on daily elephant rides (the only night safari in the world!), around the waterhole as they swim and play, and in the natural habitat surrounding their stables"

Day 1-3: Londolozi Private Game Reserve

Depart Johannesburg on one of 2 daily flights to Londolozi.

Spend 3 nights at Londolozi Tree camp in a suite including Accommodation, All meals, teas and coffees daily, Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, Two game drives daily in open landrovers, Nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers, One group yoga class per day at Varty Camp. Fitness  Room at Varty Camp, Transfers to/from Londolozi airstrip to lodge, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, Laundry and VAT.

As the original South African Safari destination, Londolozi over its 82-year history has built up a formidable team of experienced rangers, trackers and naturalists. This diverse team of experts boasts a combined guiding experience of over 350 years.

We have drawn on the considerable wisdom, talent and experience of our guiding teams, and returned to the original spirit of fun and wild adventure of a Safari to Africa. Our emphasis in 2010 and beyond is to redefine the essence of the 'photographic safari experience' by creating still greater opportunities for engagement and experience.  Furthermore we aim to continually push the boundaries of fun, adventure, excitement and fulfilment throughout your safari adventure at Londolozi. With over 16 000 hectares of traversing wilderness, no two game drives are ever the same. Trackers sit up at the front of the Land Rover looking for fresh animal tracks, while rangers drive with astonishing skill through ravines and thickets in pursuit of elusive animals. And all the while wowing guests with their outstanding knowledge and unforgettable stories. Tree Camp embodies the very essence of Londolozi's continuous striving to transcend and redefine the journey to the wilderness. This is a place of connoisseurship, leopards, orchids, lanterns and lead wood trees. Guests spend lazy afternoons on their decks, champagne in hand as they survey the ancient landscape, elephants feeding below in the river.

Day 4-7: Camp Jabulani

Depart on a light air transfer from Londolozi to Camp Jabulani.

Spend 3 nights at Camp Jabulani in a suite fully inclusive of Luxury accommodation in air-conditioned suites. Butler and daily laundry service. All meals, snacks, beverages and local branded alcoholic drinks. Daily activities including elephant excursions, game drives in open safari vehicles and guided bush walks, accompanied by experienced game rangers and expert elephant handlers. Additional activities such as clay pigeon shooting can be arranged on request. A visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Return road transfers between Camp Jabulani and Eastgate Airport.

Camp Jabulani is a perfect translation of the African bush, seamlessly blending classic and elegant interiors (fit for princes and kings, but warm enough to make the most "down-to-earth" feel completely at home) with the natural bush beyond. A camp of and within the elements.  The camp is built along the bank of a seasonal stream. An open-plan dining room and lounge merge with the wooden deck which lies in the shade of gigantic leadwood trees (around which the main facility was constructed). An impressive suspension bridge connects these living areas with the suites which lie scattered beyond the river bed. The sole objective of the team of professionally skilled and personable staff is to meet the needs of their valued guests. To indulge, spoil, pamper and entertain. But most importantly - to share with them the story and the experience of the elephants.

Day 8: Depart

Depart Camp Jabulani on a South African Airways flight SA1222 at 02:00pm arriving Johannesburg at 03:15pm.