“I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills.”
This is probably the first thing most people think about when they hear the name Karen Blixen. But there was so much more to one of Kenya’s most famous authors than ‘Out of Africa.’
High Tea with Elephants delved into Superbalist’s Spring/Summer range and pulled out some hot, safari-inspired gems.
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.
I dreamed of Africa“Looking into the night, I can see eyes staring back at me.
In the dark, something is moving. I am afraid, but I am also happy.
I have never been here before, And yet I feel like I have returned.
I am at peace.”
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.
‘I had the privilege of meeting Karien Belle, a South African born designer come global girl, a few years ago. I absolutely adore my Poetry scarf from her handmade, Poetry Collection, each a unique work of art with an inspiring message.’ – Kim Gray
Celebrating ‘the art of safari’ is something we’re very passionate about and after almost two years since conception, we are finally here. Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu…