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The blacksmith specialises in hand-forged metalwork, both in sculpture and architectural project

Luxury Italian kitchen brand, Officine Gullo, has opened its first South African showroom on Strand Street in the heart of Cape Town. To celebrate the launch, the showroom will also serve as an ICTAF exhibition space for Southern Guild showcasing the work of local artist Conrad Hicks.

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Why book? A lavish reinvention of a much-loved location in a plum private concession within the wild Moremi Game Reserve. It’s owned and run by fourth-generation hoteliers, so every inch and detail champions Africa’s coolest designers and artists. To this add year-round access to the Delta’s pristine waterways and experienced guides tuned into the nuances of the landscapes, animals and seasons. Sunken Lily Lounge at Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana Adriaan Louw Set the scene An off-grid camp...

African art and design celebrated at the Xigera Safari Lodge African art and design celebrated at the Xigera Safari Lodge Located in Botswana’s impressive Okavango Delta and immersed in nature, the Xigera Safari Lodge features a remarkable collection of African art and design pieces curated by South African gallery Southern Guild The patio at the Xigera Safari Lodnge, with custom-designed lounge chairs by designer Porky Hefer. Created in collaboration with South African design gallery South...

Xigera, the Versailles of the African bush An exclusive first look at Botswana’s grand new safari camp, a spectacular monument to a travel industry tycoon 23 February 2021 - 20:22 By David Pilling Stanley Tollman’s instructions were clear. Build a safari lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and make it the finest of its type in the world. “The brief was simple,” says Anton de Kock, the architect engaged for the task. “Mr Tollman said: ‘I want an extraordinary camp. I wan...