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High Tea with Elephants

Where Africa lives in every detail, and every moment carries a piece of its soul.
A safari-inspired shop and studio based in Hoedspruit, on the edge of the iconic Kruger National Park.

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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!

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.

High Tea Hideaways_ Ngala Safari Lodge

Our top 10 High Tea hideaways

Whether it’s sweets or savouries, carrot cake or koeksisters, some of Africa’s safari lodges have a knack for putting on the most delicious high tea spreads in the wildest locations. If you love high tea is much as we do, you’ll want to know which lodges do it best.

Londolozi Game Drive honeymoon

Our 10 most romantic African safari experiences

It’s often the hopeless romantics among us that are the adventurous spirits too. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve done some dreaming and come up with a list of what we think are the most beautifully romantic safari experiences.

Ralph Bousfield_HTWE Safari Essentials

Ralph Bousfield’s Safari Essentials

Ralph Bousfield went on his first safari at the age of three. Today he guides safaris across Botswana, owns and operates four luxury safari camps, and co-owns Hickman and Bousfield safari outfitters with his stylish other half, Caroline Hickman.

What does an iconic bush legend like this take on safari?

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.

Top safari adventures with a difference

Whether you’re looking for a new way to wildlife-watch, or to explore a different side of the African continent, we’re sure you’ll find something that tickles your fancy in our top safari activities with a twist…