The Spirit of Relais & Châteaux “If we do not live as we think, we soon begin to think as we live.” – Fulton J. Sheen On the entrance to each of our hotels and lodges around Africa sits a gold Fleur de Lys, that distinctive mark of the Relais […]
Author: Tamlin Wightman
The Mind of a Chef – Meet Delaire Graff’s Michael Deg
It is our vision at Relais & Châteaux Africa to inspire positive change in the world through cuisine, hospitality and our relentless pursuit of “l’art de vivre”… It’s a philosophy shared by the people behind the Delaire Graff Estate in the Cape Winelands of South Africa, and a […]
The First Footsteps of a Newborn Elephant
This Friday we bring you a little inspiration from the bush – from Londolozi Private Game Reserve‘s Amy Attenborough, as one newborn bushling attempts the delicate art of walking for the first time. This is… Attenborough’s Africa “Young royalty is protected behind pillars and trunks. Its world is […]
10 things I want people to know about Kenya
“This could be titled ‘Why I love Kenya’ so be ready for some unabashed positive messages about the country,” says Dereck Joubert, whose ode to Kenya we had to share with you, particularly as queries around the country continue. If you’re harbouring any doubt about travelling to this part […]
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
Above: Tina Aponte, Innkeeper at Royal Chundu, and the women of Mushekwa Everything has a story. Every story has its characters. You might recognise the title of this story from one by Alexander McCall Smith. But these characters are something wholly unique. I’m sure McCall Smith […]