There are braais—and then there are braais on top of a mountain, where the fire crackles against a sky that stretches forever, and the bushveld rolls out below you in endless waves of green and gold. At Avula Safaris, we believe food tastes different when paired with...

The first time I tasted South African game meat, it wasn’t in a lodge dining room or around a fine-dining table. It was under the stars, by a fire, with smoke curling into the night sky. That’s the beauty of game meat here—it carries not only the flavor of the land...

There’s something magical about breakfast in the African bush. Not just the food, but the experience itself—where the wilderness becomes your dining room, and the sunrise is your backdrop. At Avula Safaris, the bush breakfast is more than a meal; it’s an art form that...

A safari is about more than wildlife and wilderness—it’s about the full experience. And at the heart of that experience is food. Behind every perfectly grilled game fillet, every fresh bread roll, and every decadent dessert, there’s a chef who brings passion and...

There’s something unforgettable about dining in the African wilderness. Not at a restaurant, not around a campfire, but right in the heart of the bush—where the soundtrack is birdsong, the breeze carries the scent of acacia, and the view stretches out to herds grazing...

South Africa isn’t just home to incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes—it’s also one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. From the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch to the coastal breezes of Constantia, South African wines carry bold flavors and...

In South Africa, the braai is more than a meal—it’s a tradition. A gathering around fire, where meat meets flame and stories linger long after the plates are cleared. At Avula Safaris, we’ve taken this age-old custom and given it a bushveld twist, elevating the...

When you picture a luxury safari lodge, you probably imagine game drives, campfires, and sweeping bushveld views. But for many guests, the culinary experience becomes one of the most memorable parts of the journey. At Avula Safaris, our lodges blend fine dining with...

Before the first hint of light, the bush is wrapped in its own kind of magic. The air is cool, damp with dew, and filled with the soft scent of wild sage. Somewhere in the darkness, a nightjar calls, its haunting trill carrying over the still land. The fire from the...

The alarm buzzed long before first light. Camp was still, cloaked in darkness and dew. Somewhere in the distance, a lion’s low rumble echoed across the savanna. I swung my legs from beneath the warm covers, pulled on boots still dusty from yesterday’s walk, and...