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Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats

Poem: Wilderness by Ian McCallum

Ian McCallum’s poignant words remind us why we seek to experience Africa’s wilderness areas and protect their wild beauty, both tangible and intangible.

Photo credit: Kerry De Bruyn

Tamara Cherie

Tamara Cherie: The ultra luxury safari look

Looking for the perfect outfit for your next luxury safari trip?

One of Kim Gray’s favourite South African fashion designers oozes an international safari chic look and feel. Cosy up in chunky knits, earthy bush colours – perfect for those starry, starry nights.

The Little Five Collection

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.

VIDEO: A Kenyan love story by Maiyet

A throwback to Maiyet’s visual love story set against a romantic Kenyan backdrop from 2012. We’d never seen the other 8 beautiful vignettes, so here they are!

“So lovely, as if the contemplations of it could itself be enough to make you happy all your life.”

Karen Blixen
High Tea Hideaways_ Ngala Safari Lodge

Our top 10 High Tea hideaways

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.