Kim Gray’s Best in Baskets
First published in 1937, Out of Africa recounts events of the seventeen years when Karen Blixen made her home in Kenya. Here is a list of books, all written about or by Karen Blixen / Isak Dinesen.
Ralph Bousfield went on his first safari at the age of three. Today he guides safaris across Botswana, owns and operates four luxury safari camps, and co-owns Hickman and Bousfield safari outfitters with his stylish other half, Caroline Hickman.
What does an iconic bush legend like this take on safari?
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.
Henry David Thoreau“All good things are wild and free.”
Contemplating an adventure this year? Take a leaf out of Spices and Spandex, a cookbook for the adventurous, the free, the curious. Delve into the culinary adventures of two young men who cycled 20 000km from London to Cape Town, experiencing some of the richest and most diverse food cultures and recipes in the world.
It’s not only the Gin and Tonics that play a big part in a fabulous sunset stop on safari.
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…