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10 Books Written by or About Karen Blixen

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.

“Safari: A world without boundaries. A world of romance and elegance. A personal adventure and way of life.”

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10 gifts for your little bush baby

We’ve put together a selection of beautiful, African-inspired items for your baby’s nursery. From Masai Mara wall paper to kitenge baby bloomers and ethically sourced moses baskets from Ghana. Enjoy!

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Wild and wonderful interior design

Abi James is an interior designer and decorator specialising in remote safari and beach lodges. When she doesn’t have her sketchpad, she draws in the sand with twigs.

Back to Africa on a dream

The wonderful old flying machine – a 1929-model Gypsy Moth – spent around 50 hours soaring over the quintessential East African bushveld during the filming of ‘Out of Africa’ – a Kenyan tale of romance between Danish Baroness Karen Blixen and big-game hunter Denys Finch Hatton.