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An African Christmas: Our gift guide

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…

“My own relation to the world of ancient Africa was indeed a kind of love affair: love at first sight and everlasting.”

Karen Blixen
Zando - Kim Gray

Sunrise to sunset with Zando

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

Pikolinos_Maasai Beaded Sandals

Pikolinos: beads for your feet

Pikolinos is a Spanish shoe company that prides itself on high-quality, handcrafted leather footwear.

What we love about them is their Maasai Project, a line of exquisite, beaded sandals designed and crafted by women from Maasai communities in Kenya and Tanzania.

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

Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.

Gary Snyder

“Why is it you can never hope to describe the emotion Africa creates? You are lifted. Out of whatever pit, unbound from whatever tie, released from whatever fear. You are lifted and you see it all from above.”

Francesca Marciano