Founders Camp

Destination

Sabi Sand

Founders Camp honours past Guests and Staff who have contributed to building Londolozi Game Reserve. It is their efforts which have distilled the legacy of the past 30 years into a common mission. Enchanting, intimate and child friendly; Founders Camp is ideally situated to provide an insider’s view of the secrets of river life. Seven idyllic chalets, repose in the shade of ancient ebony and matumi trees along the banks of the Sand River. This is an African safari in the classic bush bohemian style, replete with black and cream ticking fabric and original mahogany beds. Deep cream couches, military chests, compass safari lamps and a riverside lounge sala, create a mood of easy luxury and laid back welcome for discerning families and travelers.

Founders Camp Amenities

Seven idyllic chalets repose in the shade of ancient trees along the banks of the Sand River. It is an intimate sanctuary filled with unexpected wonders in the warm heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Directions To Founders Camp

Federal Air operates a daily flight from Johannesburg International Airport to Londolozi airstrip, which is a five-minute drive to the camp. There are twice daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMI) on SA Express. Transfers from KMI to Londolozi airstrip are conducted by light aircraft and take 20 minutes. Londolozi is accessible by two-wheel drive vehicle on excellent roads. The driving time from Johannesburg is approximately five hours.

Area Attractions

Explore the Reserve and its diverse wildlife on interpretive morning and afternoon/evening wildlife safari game-drives or fascinating bush walks in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve near the world-famous Kruger National Park. Viewing Africa's most impressive wildlife on morning and evening game-drives in open game-viewing vehicles and on guided nature walks. The game viewing experience is complemented by other activities such as stargazing, bird watching, moonlit bush dinners (weather permitting), bush banqueting and bush presentations in the interpretive center. Fishing with bamboo rods and ‘magic boxes’ for children. Visits to the staff village encompass the creche, the school, the adult learning centre, the clinic and the craft centre.