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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.’

The legend of the Land Rover: A brief history

We’ve all told a Landy story. Or listened to one.

As the archetypal ‘safari wagon’, the Landy is the subject of so many of our safari memories; a subconscious symbol of adventure for many.

Find out how this auto-legend got its daring personality.

Angama Mara omelette

She’s back in the kitchen!

The food Nicky Fitzgerald, owner at Angama Mara safari lodge, can fling together at a rate of knots makes most people stare in awe.

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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

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.