How Lodge Owners Can Create an Authentic Bush Dining Experience

Director's Chairs and Folding Camp Tables make an ideal bush dining setting

Creating a truly memorable bush dining experience is both an art and a scienceโ€”an immersive blend of nature, comfort, and curated design. For safari lodge owners, itโ€™s an opportunity to captivate guests not just with the wilderness but with the thoughtful, tactile experience of dining under African skies. Done well, bush dining becomes more than […]

Field Bars: The Ultimate Statement Piece for Your Home

Hemingway Field Bar under large trees with safari directors chairs and tables, set for an elegant outdoor sundowner scene.

In today’s design landscape, where personalization and storytelling take center stage, the field barย emerges as a captivating fusion of history, craftsmanship, and functionality. Rooted in the traditions of African safaris and colonial expeditions, field bars have evolved into versatile furniture pieces that seamlessly blend with modern interiors. Whether you’re curating a lodge-style retreat or enhancing […]

Game Drive Seating The Key to Luxury and Comfort on Safari

Mara Safari Chairs on the banks of a river after a game drive

A safari is more than wildlifeโ€”itโ€™s about the experience. And few things elevate that experience more than the thoughtful touch of comfortable, beautifully designed seating when stopping for a sundowner or morning coffee in the bush. Game drive seating refers not to the built-in seats in safari vehicles, but to the portable, easy-to-carry chairs and […]

Top Reasons to Choose The African Touch Furniture

Crafted from premium African hardwoods, natural leather, and solid brass, The African Touchโ€™s safari campaign furniture is both functional and artistic. Inspired by traditional British Military Campaign furniture, these pieces add elegance and sophistication to luxury safari lodges and home offices.ย Theyโ€™re built to last for generations1ย  Letโ€™s delve into the top reasons why The African […]

What is Rhodesian Teak?

  Rhodesian teak, scientifically known asย Baikiaea plurijuga, is a remarkable hardwood native to southern Africa.ย It is also commonly referred to as African teak, Mukusi, Zambian teak, or Zambesi redwood12. Historical Background Geographical Distribution: Rhodesian teak is primarily found in the Kalahari sands of southern Angola, northern Botswana, northern Namibia, southern Zambia, and northern Zimbabwe1. The […]