Southern African Food Souvenirs: Cookbooks, Flavours, and Culinary Keepsakes
Relive your Southern African travels through cookbooks and culinary souvenirs. From Zimbabwean township recipes to Namibian sea salt and Malawian coffee, discover the ultimate edible gifts to bring home.
“Melt-in-your-mouth’ Shortbread Biscuits from San Camp
At San Camp, the mysterious desert landscape surrounds you. Forget the tourist crowds and over-stuffed 4x4s, too; it’s just you, the wildlife, and a handful of local San Bushmen, waiting to share their secrets.
Vegan Pizza by the Chobe River
Any vegan will tell you that it can be tricky finding vegan-friendly options while traveling. However, Gondwana Collection always has the needs of their guests in mind, even in remote corners of Africa’s Eden.
The Elephant Camp’s Glazed Chicken Wings
Recipe for The Elephant Camp’s Glazed Chicken Wings – slathered in a sweet-and-tangy glaze with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Curry Bratwurst Burger – Hakusembe River Lodge
Celebrate World Bratwurst Day with Hakusembe River Lodge’s famous curry bratwurst and coleslaw recipe – an easy weekday meal.
Kalahari Tours Beef and Vegetable Potjie
We guarantee that the nostalgia of camping in the Botswana bush will come flooding back when you dish up a plate of Beef and Vegetable Potjie.
The Elephant Cafe’s Mongongo Nut Florentine
Few places on Earth can match the serenity, view and ambience of The Elephant Cafe. So it’s easy to see why this tranquil location, just outside of Livingstone, Zambia, repeatedly holds the top spot for Best Restaurant in Zambia, according to Trip Advisor.
Nkosi Lodge’s Secret Signature Burger Recipe
Kudakwashe Lifa, the new head chef at Nkosi Lodge, is one such example, so we aren’t surprised that he picked Nkosi Lodge’s Secret Signature Burger Recipe when we asked for one of his favourite meals.
Namushasha River Lodge Veggie or Vegan Burger
Finding a vegan burger in Namibia, or anywhere in Southern Africa, isn’t the easiest taste. Finding a vegan burger in Namibia that tastes fresh and bursts with flavour is an even bigger feat. However, as the world changes its outlook on consumption to be more sustainable, households and consumers are steering towards plant-based diets.
Sundowners, Cocktails & Sunsets in Africa’s Eden
There are few moments as ubiquitous to Southern Africa as when the sun sets below the horizon. In fact, if you have ever been to Africa, you likely just let out a sigh as the memories flooded back.