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Ross Couper – ostrich shell and beaded necklace detail

“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it? How can you explain the fascination of this vast, dusty continent, whose oldest roads are elephant paths? Could it be because Africa is the place of all our beginnings, the cradle of mankind, where our species first stood upright on the savannahs of long ago?”

Brian Jackman
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.

“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
Pikolinos_Maasai Beaded Sandals

Pikolinos: beads for your feet

Pikolinos is a Spanish shoe company that prides itself on high-quality, handcrafted leather footwear.

What we love about them is their Maasai Project, a line of exquisite, beaded sandals designed and crafted by women from Maasai communities in Kenya and Tanzania.

10 gifts for your little bush baby

We’ve put together a selection of beautiful, African-inspired items for your baby’s nursery. From Masai Mara wall paper to kitenge baby bloomers and ethically sourced moses baskets from Ghana. Enjoy!

5 Fabulous Veldskoens (aka Desert Boots)

From the savannas of East Africa, to the bustling streets of New York City, the ‘veldskoen’ or the ‘desert boot’, is a cool addition to any wardrobe. We’ve rounded up 5 of our favourites from all over the world.

Kim Gray’s Best in baskets

Kim Gray is currently obsessed with baskets. This week, she shares her ‘Best in baskets’ – a selection of beautiful African-inspired baskets.

‘From monochromes and neutrals to eye-popping African flair – here are a few I’d love to get my hands on.’