Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats
Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats
Spend 8 days horseback riding through the rolling East African savanna, overnighting in ‘Out of Africa’-style safari tents and enjoying meals prepared over open fires under the stars.
Built over an ancient elephant path, Mfuwe Lodge is renowned for its bountiful mango tree. Every spring, when the fruits ripen, an entire elephant herd lumbers through the lodge reception to gorge themselves on the feast beyond.
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.”
It’s often the hopeless romantics among us that are the adventurous spirits too. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve done some dreaming and come up with a list of what we think are the most beautifully romantic safari experiences.
Shop Kim Gray’s safari favourites from South African fashion retailer, Zando!
‘From sunrise to sunset, Zando has you stylishly covered on your next safari. Shop classic, easy to wear fashion with a trendy safari twist!’ – Kim Gray
Scorpion torch, leatherman, veld skoene – what more could a man on safari want? His camera gear of course…
This month, we’re exploring the wild and wonderful possessions that James Suter, private photographic guide and co-owner of Black Bean Productions, tucks into his luggage on his safari adventures.
We recently asked our Instagram followers to recommend any must-read books about the notorious Happy Valley set in Kenya. Totally bizarre and wildly mysterious, here is the list…