The best safaris often begin long
before you board a plane.
Travel isn’t just about buying a plane ticket. Sometimes sinking into a novel, listening to a podcast, watching a documentary or looking through a photography exhibition can feel like an escape in itself…or inspiration to start planning your next journey.
Our Safari Inspiration Corner brings together books, films, documentaries, podcasts, art, and other discoveries that have deepened our understanding of Africa or simply made us want to see more of it.
The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif is a beautifully atmospheric novel that brings Egypt vividly to life through two intertwined love stories set a century apart. From Cairo’s vibrant streets to the timeless landscapes of the Nile, Ahdaf Soueif captures the country’s rich history, culture, and sense of place with remarkable warmth. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Egypt beyond its ancient monuments, The Map of Love is a wonderful reminder that the country’s greatest stories are found just as much in its people as its past.
A deeply moving and immersive read, that follows Françoise Malby-Anthony as she takes on the extraordinary challenge of running a South African...
This gripping true story follows the Dunedin Star, a British ship carrying civilians and supplies during WWII...
Imagine trading the savannahs for lush rainforests, waterways for crystal clear seas, and deserts for white sandy beaches...
A vivid memoir that transports readers into the heart of East Africa through the eyes of one of its most distinctive voices.
