An African safari affects you in the way people talk about an ayahuasca retreat. Both take you on a surreal journey within a world you belong to, yet one surprisingly unfamiliar. And at the end, you’ve gained an entirely new perspective. Also like with ayahuasca, in which a professional shaman is key to spiritual awakening, the same can be said for a safari—there’s no navigating …
On the fifth day of safari, Tanzania’s vastness really hits me. It happens mid-flight on our journey between parks, as the steep verticals of the Rift Valley fade in the distance and the enormity of the Serengeti plains creeps into view. Tanzania, just south of the equator along Africa’s east coast, is larger than the state of Texas. In fact—at 365,756 square miles—it’s geographically the …
We’ve brought together a selection of our six favorite South African wines from Cool Hunting’s recent safari in Zambia, which were provided by the talented winemakers at Backsberg Estate Cellars. From a classic pinotage to a fruity chenin blanc, these regional flavors are sure to transport you to the country’s majestic land.
