Familiar Forms
A new tableware collection honors a unique fusion of cultures that exists in South Africa. Home to one of the largest Indian migrant populations, the country’s fusion of cultures is what inspired designer Shaakira Jassat to create her line, Familar Forms. DESIGN INDABA
15 African Seasonings to Spice Up Your Next Dish
A great way to learn about African cuisine is to experiment with the spices that flavor the continent’s signature dishes. Read here to get a primer from Mohamed Yakat Ali, executive head chef of Kenya’s 5-star restaurant Iko. TASTING TABLE
A New Precedent for Modern African Bush Design
Singita Milele, set within the 350,000 acres that make up Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, redefines the safari bush aesthetic. Two years in the making, the 1200 square foot buyout sanctuary sleeps ten and comes complete with five totally distinct suites and spaces inspired by the panoramas, shades and tones of the Singita Serengeti reserve and the […]
An Excellent Way to Learn more about Africa’s History
First opened to the public in 1924, the Kitale Museum features artefacts from various Kenyan tribes. It is part of the National Museums of Kenya; an institution which strives to study and preserve the country’s cultural and natural heritage. Located in Addis Ababa, the National Museum of Ethiopia boasts cultural, archeological and historical treasures. One […]
What to Eat and Drink When in Ghana
Groundnut soup should be one of the first meals you try in Ghana. This warming, mild-to-spicy dish is cooked with peanut butter, ginger, and either fish or meat and is served at lunchtime or dinner. Like many Ghanaian soups, it’s usually eaten with a carbohydrate like fufu or banku. Also known as hibiscus tea, sobolo is a popular drink in Ghana. […]
These National Parks Offer African Wildlife-spotting Holidays for Less
In this beginner’s guide to the best national parks in Africa reviewers have covered the safari destinations that are drawing the lion’s share of visitors due to their beauty, game densities and well-developed tourism infrastructure. With the exception of Etosha and Hwange (and Kruger), where you can plan a self-drive safari directly from landing with relative ease, this […]
Memoirs from a Wine Safari
After a bush breakfast, guests head back to the luxe Mara Nyika Camp – a streak of five elevated canvas tents under umbrellas of flat-topped acacia kirkii trees – and can do a deep dive into the camp’s wine list, presented via the new app loaded onto a tablet. This list goes far beyond just […]
