Comparison · Edition 2027 · As of 2026-11-06
Londolozi and Natural Selection: side by side (2027)
Londolozi has a Record Score of 17 / 30 and Natural Selection 21 / 30 (while review data pending), as of 6 November 2026; the largest documented difference is properties listed: 5 for Londolozi and 27 for Natural Selection.
Every figure below comes from the two records and their sources. This page states differences; it does not rank or judge.
| Field | Londolozi | Natural Selection | Difference (Natural Selection minus Londolozi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score card | 17/30 | 21/30 | |
| Scores | |||
| Headline score | Record Score 17 / 30 | Record Score 21 / 30 | |
| Guiding and field experience (/25) | Not assessed | Not assessed | |
| Property and concession (/20) | Not assessed | Not assessed | |
| Conservation and community (/15) | 2 | 6 | +4 points |
| Value and rate transparency (/15) | 15 | 15 | no difference |
| Public review record (/10) | Pending (no review data yet) | Pending (no review data yet) | |
| ASM first-hand verification (/15) | Not assessed | Not assessed | |
| Tier | On record, not yet assessed | On record, not yet assessed | |
| Record | |||
| Countries | South Africa | Botswana, Namibia, South Africa | |
| Countries (count) | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Properties listed | 5 | 27 | +22 |
| Founded | 1926 | 2016 | +90 years |
| Ownership | Private; family-owned and run (Varty family) | Private company: Natural Selection Safaris (Pty) Limited, incorporated in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. | |
| Last verified | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 | |
| Record ID | OP-0009 | OP-0008 | |
| Rates | |||
| Rate sheet | Full current rate sheet published, per property, per season | Full current rate sheet published, per property, per season | |
| Lowest published rate | ZAR 31,500 (Varty Camp) | USD 635 (Elephant Pan) | different currencies; not converted |
| Highest published rate | ZAR 59,950 (Private Granite Suites) | USD 3,995 (Tawana, Jack's Camp) | different currencies; not converted |
| Terms | |||
| Deposit | 20% non-refundable deposit within 10 days of reservation confirmation. | 20% deposit plus the full Conservation, Community and Reserve Fee to confirm a provisional booking. | |
| Balance due (days before arrival) | 60 | 60 | no difference |
| Cancellation | Cancellation forfeits the 20% deposit; 100% charged from 59 days to arrival. Festive season (20 Dec to 6 Jan) has separate terms. | CCR fee forfeited; 20% from confirmation to 59 days before travel, 50% at 58 to 30 days, 100% at 29 days or less or no-show. | |
| Single supplement | 25% of the per person sharing rate for guests occupying a room alone. | Single supplement listed per camp and season on the 2027 sheets; waiver stated 10 Jan–31 Mar and 1 Oct (Namibia 1 Nov)–19 Dec. | |
| Conservation | |||
| Disclosures counted | Land under management, stated with source | Named community agreement or revenue share; Land under management, stated with source | |
| Certifications | None on record | None on record | |
| Reviews | |||
| Public Review Record | Not available | Not available | |
| Relationship | |||
| Commercial relationship with ASM | No relationship | No relationship | |
Sources and crawl dates for every field are on each record: Londolozi (JSON) and Natural Selection (JSON). Rates in different currencies are not converted.
Where do both appear?
Londolozi record · Natural Selection record · South Africa hub · All comparisons
Cite this comparison
Safari Ledger, "Londolozi and Natural Selection" (2027 edition), verified 6 November 2026. safariledger.com/compare/londolozi-vs-natural-selection-2027