A CONSIDERED transformation

Londolozi's Founders Camp — an iconic retreat in the Sabi Sands — has been lovingly reimagined

- text LYNETTE BOTHA

There's something undeniably magical here.

Maybe it's the golden light, the soundtrack of the flowing river just below or the deep sense of history embedded in the land. For interior designer Yvonne O'Brien, founder of The Private House Company, this magic served as both muse and mandate when tasked with reimagining Founders Camp, one of Londolozi's most storied family retreats.

Collaborating closely with interior architect Petrus Maree and Londolozi project manager Chris Goodman, Yvonne brought to life a vision rooted in authenticity, natural materials and an unmistakable sense of place.

As with all Londolozi properties, the overarching narrative comes from co-founder and owner Shan Varty, whose vision ensures that each lodge tells its own story while remaining part of a cohesive whole. In Founders Camp, that story is one of heritage and evolution. 'It's soulful and sophisticated,' says Yvonne. 'It offers comfort, yes, but more than that, it offers connection.'