Sunset drinks overlooking the savannah, Chyulu Hills, Kenya
“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.’
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…
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.
Next on our list of wonderful safari spaces to swoon over is Chinzombo Camp in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Set on the banks of the Luangwa River, Chinzombo’s villas epitomise style, luxury and exclusivity.
Photo credit: Norman Carr Safaris
‘Wild areas humble the spirit and inspire the soul – photographs embrace time’. Christie Fynn Morgan gives aspiring photographers a snapshot of what Ross Couper Photography is all about.
Inspired by their shared wanderlust, Chicago couple Amber and David decided to celebrate their marriage on a first-time African safari to Kenya.
We recently visited the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi and felt incredibly moved by the work they’re doing with orphaned elephants. We fell in love with Angela Sheldrick’s watercolours, which are for sale online and contribute to the DSWT orphan project’s funding.