by Chef on Safari | May 28, 2026 | Food on Safari, Kruger National Park
Can you tell the difference? Leopard vs Cheetah Chef on Safari When you encounter Africa’s big cats on safari, telling them apart involves much more than just looking at their spots. The cheetah and the leopard possess entirely different evolutionary designs,...
by Chef on Safari | May 28, 2026 | Food on Safari
I first met Ann when she was just fourteen years old. Even then, one truth stood out clearly: she fiercely wanted to become a game ranger when she grew up. Her unwavering dedication to that dream is something I have always admired most about her. That vision—combined...
by Chef on Safari | May 28, 2026 | Food on Safari
Customised, Local and Seasonal Menus Chef of Safari Blog Post – November 2022 By Dr Lauren Basson Warning: Reading this will make you hungry. And if you’re like me, you may even drool a little. I recently interviewed Chef Ann about her kitchen, and I now know the...
by Chef on Safari | Apr 9, 2019 | Food on Safari, Kruger National Park
For months on end, the Shikwari Safaris tracking team pursued one of the most elusive and thrilling targets in the lowveld: the legendary Kruger National Park pack of African Wild Dogs. Also known as painted wolves, these beautiful, highly social canines...
by Chef on Safari | Dec 17, 2018 | Food on Safari, Kruger National Park
On December 2, 2018, the beautiful grounds of Zwakala River Retreat hosted the final Mina Neighborhood Market of the year. This celebrated quarterly Sunday market stands as a staple calendar highlight for locals and travelers alike. Designed as the ultimate weekend...
by Chef on Safari | Nov 18, 2018 | Food on Safari, Kruger National Park
Spring has officially come and gone, welcoming the vibrant heat of summer here in sunny South Africa. This dynamic shift in weather also signals the arrival of the highly anticipated Kruger Baby Season—a magical time of year when the bushveld bursts with new...
