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.
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n. the scent of rain on dry earth
James Stevenson-Hamilton“…few can sojourn long within the unspoilt wilderness of a game sanctuary, surrounded on all sides by its confiding animals, without absorbing its atmosphere; the Spirit of the Wild is quick to assert supremacy, and no man of any sensibility can resist her.”
We asked the chefs at &Beyond’s Ngala Safari Lodge to hand over their recipe for their favourite gourmet festive treat. And here it is…
‘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.
Shannon Wild’s spirited passion for wildlife and the engaging way she shares it with others makes her one of the coolest and most followed bush personalities around.
Galavanting with all her gear means she has some handy accessories. She shares her 6 lifesavers.
When packing for an African safari, there are certain things you won’t want to leave…