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Whether it’s sweets or savouries, carrot cake or koeksisters, some of Africa’s safari lodges have a knack for putting on the most delicious high tea spreads in the wildest locations. If you love high tea is much as we do, you’ll want to know which lodges do it best.
James Stevenson-Hamilton“…few can sojourn long within the unspoilt wilderness of a game sanctuary, surrounded on all sides by its confiding animals, without absorbing its atmosphere; the Spirit of the Wild is quick to assert supremacy, and no man of any sensibility can resist her.”
Shannon Wild’s spirited passion for wildlife and the engaging way she shares it with others makes her one of the coolest and most followed bush personalities around.
Galavanting with all her gear means she has some handy accessories. She shares her 6 lifesavers.
If you’ve just got back to work and you’re craving a bush fix, these woodfire-scented candles are just the thing.
The famous ‘Big 5′: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant captivate naturalists’ attention with their charisma, size and beauty. The ‘Little 5’ however, are small and unassuming yet bursting with brilliance if you take the time to look.
There are so many of us in the world that readily confess to a deep love for gin and tonic. What if one could harness this collective passion, the world over, and turn it into something good? Robin Gerlach and Tessa Wienker travelled through Africa in 2011 and had exactly this thought.
Whether you’re braaing a crayfish on the beach or enjoying frosty strolls through the countryside, there’s always room for a touch of khaki at Christmas.
We’ve put together our favourite African inspired gifts to delight the safari-lover in your life…