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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, from Malian mud cloth, to stylish Scandi feathers and bold patterns. The dramatic colour contrasts of black and white, with an oh-so-trendy au naturale touch of green and gold, will make for a unique and truly beautiful Christmas setting.

And go…

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For the origins of these images, as well as more African-inspired Christmas ideas, click here.

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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…

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Our Bush Christmas: Celebrate with cocktails!

Your Christmas sundowner table won’t be complete without some summer cocktails! In the warm weather there’s no better way for your guests to hydrate than by having some cold beers, G&T’s and a cocktail or two.

Our Bush Christmas: Festive Snacks

The first rains have arrived, the bush is thick and green and we’re witnessing all the new life that appears at this time of year, it’s Christmas time! In celebration of all things Christmassy, we teamed up with Shara Barrell from Shara B Photography to create a Christmas shoot in the bush.

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The Nomadic Kitchen presents: Spices and Spandex, the cookbook

Contemplating an adventure this year? Take a leaf out of Spices and Spandex, a cookbook for the adventurous, the free, the curious. Delve into the culinary adventures of two young men who cycled 20 000km from London to Cape Town, experiencing some of the richest and most diverse food cultures and recipes in the world.

5 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas for 2022

Father’s Day is here and we’re getting ready to celebrate the makers of dad jokes and bush braais. Here are five gifts your dad will love, almost as much as he loves his family and hopefully as much as he loves his golf clubs.