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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.

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!

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Ralph Lauren

Fresh, festive décor ideas

This Christmas, we’re steering away from garish red and gold palettes and gaudy smiling Santas (don’t get us wrong, these are fun too) and trying something a little different in the bush. We’ve looked at inspiration from all over the world, and it’s wonderful to see how many foreign style elements work so well in an African setting.

Zambezi House: Made in Africa

South Africa’s favourite decor shop, Amatuli, has opened a quirky, bistro-style eatery in Victoria Falls. Their small concept menu focuses on informal and communal eating – a true African tradition.