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.
‘You strike a woman, you strike a rock,’ were the words sung by hundreds of women as they marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th August 1956. Although that was 60 years ago, these words still ring true. Nowhere more so than in Balule Nature Reserve, where the Black Mamba all-women anti-poaching unit operates.
Ralph Lauren“Safari: A world without boundaries. A world of romance and elegance. A personal adventure and way of life.”
This canoe and walking adventure will take you to some of the most remote wilderness areas, lagoons and islands of the Selinda Spillway in Botswana, that cannot be accessed by any other means.
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.
The famous ‘Big 5′: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant captivate naturalists’ attention with their charisma, size and beauty. The ‘Little 5’ however, are small and unassuming yet bursting with brilliance if you take the time to look.
‘Elephants have a certain magic even at a distance but up close they are something else’.
Amy Attenborough, journalist and photographer at Londolozi Game Reserve, describes her up-close and personal encounter with one of Africa’s gentlest giants.