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12 Things you Didn’t Know about Karen Blixen

“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.’

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.

“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.”

I dreamed of Africa

The elephants that came to dinner

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.

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Life is beautiful with Karien Belle’s Poetry Collection

‘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

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A warm welcome…

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…