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31/05/2026

Look at the moon setting!
Taken less than an hour ago at Nyamepi camp site in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe by

23/05/2026

Did you know… a giraffe’s heart can weigh up to 11 kg?
It has to work hard to pump blood all the way up that incredible neck.

Photo taken by our guest Brent in the Okavango Delta.

22/05/2026

Apparently the signs were there from the very beginning…

Little 10 year old me, somewhere in the Kalahari, proudly setting up camp like I was preparing for a full safari expedition.
No dolls, no tea parties - just Kalahari sand, a tent, gathering firewood, animal tales and horns, and a healthy excitement (and nervousness) about sleeping outside.

Looking back, my love for the outdoors and for Africa was completely undeniable.
The wide open spaces, the soothing scent of the bush, the stars at night and a crackling fire, it had me hooked early.

Some children dream of flying in a rocket ship and going to the moon. I was dreaming of my next expedition to some remote wild space - I just needed someone to drive me there.
Safe to say not much has changed.

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15/05/2026

As the cooler weather settles in and the weekend approaches, Max and I find ourselves at home in the Kruger National Park.
Scott is away for a month in Zimbabwe leading conservation training, and for the first time in a while, the days ahead feel wonderfully open and quiet.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to give my child most in this life. For me, it goes far beyond adventure or travel. It is about teaching him how to slow down enough to truly notice the world around him.
Yes, the wilderness is one of life’s greatest teachers.
There is magic in watching a child see their first giraffe, hearing the call of a fish eagle at sunrise, or quietly lifting binoculars to study a bird resting in a tree.
Through safari drives, ocean swims, walks in the bush, and muddy little hands building castles in the dirt, children learn wonder. They learn curiosity. They learn respect.
But the truth is, not everyone can come to the African bush.
Not everyone has access to wild places or safari experiences. And yet, stillness can be found almost anywhere.
Sometimes it is in the early morning light falling across a garden. Sometimes it is the sound of rain on a roof, a barefoot walk outside, or sitting quietly beneath a tree while the world rushes on around you. Nature does not always ask us to travel far. Often, it simply asks us to pay attention.

I think that is what I am really trying to teach Max - not just to love the wild, but to become comfortable with quiet. To understand that there is wisdom in slowing down. That when the constant noise fades, we begin to hear ourselves more clearly.

04/05/2026

One of the things we value most at Breathe Africa is the relationships that grow over time.

Many of our guests start out as enquiries, then become regular travellers, and often - friends.
Spending time together in the bush tends to do that. Long drives, shared sightings, and time away from the usual routine naturally create connection.
We also genuinely enjoy travelling with our guests. It gives us a better understanding of what matters to you, how you like to experience a safari, and how we can continue to improve what we offer.
Over time, it becomes less transactional and more personal - which is exactly how we like it.

Thank you to those who keep coming back and trusting us with your travel to Africa.

22/04/2026

“One of the questions we get asked the most on safari… ‘Don’t the animals jump into the vehicle?’”
It’s a fair question - and the simple answer is no.

In places like , the animals have grown up around safari vehicles.
To them, the vehicle is just another neutral presence in their environment - not something to hunt, fear, or interact with.
As long as we sit calmly and behave respectfully.

Wild animals don’t naturally view us as prey. In fact, they are far more cautious of humans on foot than they are of a vehicle.
The respect is mutual - guides are highly trained to read animal behaviour and always position vehicles in a way that keeps both guests and wildlife comfortable.
That being said, these are still wild animals. There are no fences between you and them, which is exactly what makes safari so special. It’s about trust, understanding, and a deep respect for the natural world.

So no - nothing is jumping in.
But you might find a lion walking right past your wheel, or an elephant quietly feeding just metres away… and that feeling is something you’ll never forget.

In this pic, Breathe Africa’s Annie and Estelle, who recently visited , sit on the back seat of the game viewer as the dominant male lion walks past while in search of a nearby female. He was calling and scent marking and never paid much attention to the vehicle at all.

09/04/2026

It’s about who you share it with….

25/03/2026

Over the weekend we met Vee when he was assigned as our tracker at

At just 26 years old, his story began long before any formal training back when he was a young boy, looking after his grandfather’s goats.
One afternoon, in a quiet drainage line, he watched a leopard move with complete precision… asphyxiating one of the goats.
Most would expect fear in that moment. But not Vee.
“I felt peace,” he says.
It was in that moment that something shifted. A deep understanding of the wild, not as something to fear, but something to respect, observe, and learn from.

That curiosity led him to the , where his natural instinct was shaped into skill.
And today, it’s led him to Londolozi Game Reserve, a place where intuition and experience come together in the most extraordinary ways.

If you would like to sponsor a student in aa yearlong Tracker Academy course please get in touch.

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22/03/2026

At their philosophy isn’t just something written down - it’s something lived.
Care of the land. Care of the wildlife. Care of the people.
And you feel it the moment you arrive.

What makes it even more special is that Londolozi is family-run.
The Varty family is deeply involved, present, hands-on, and genuinely connected to every part of what happens here. That sense of care filters through everything- from the smallest detail to the bigger vision.

But this landscape wasn’t always what it is today.
Londolozi was once degraded cattle farmland, overused, tired, and far from the thriving wilderness it is now. Through vision, patience, and a commitment to restoration, it has been brought back to life
What you see today is not just natural beauty, but the result of intentional care and rewilding.
The land is treated with a deep respect, not as something to use, but something to protect and restore. Every road driven, every one of the camps that has been built, every decision made considers the long-term health of this wilderness. It’s why the landscape feels so alive and balanced today.

And then there are the people - our favourite part.
Londolozi has always believed that conservation only works when it uplifts the communities around it. From education to employment, from empowerment to pride, the impact goes far beyond the reserve itself. The care, connection, and genuine investment in people is something you can feel, and something that stays with you long after you leave.

It’s rare to find a place where luxury, purpose, and heart align so seamlessly.
But at Londolozi, they have nailed it.

20/03/2026

The stillness.
The fresh start.
The way the bush slowly comes alive with light and sound.

Grateful for mornings like this.

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