Safari Style Africa

Safari is a Swahili word, derived from the Arabic safara, meaning journey. More than a mere holiday, the safari is a spiritual and physical journey, offering an opportunity to recharge and reconnect with the natural world. And today's safari lodges are havens in which to do this. The safari lodge has become a destination in itself, rather than a camp along the way. Safari Style Africa explores the most spectacular of these lodges, across Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The new safari aesthetic showcased in these lodges fuses high-end design with traditional African craft to create original, courageous and soulful architecture and interiors. This careful attention to detail also serves to highlight the special character of each environment - and the importance of preserving it. Featuring stunning landscape and interiors photography, Safari Style Africa is your introduction to both the safari lodge design aesthetic and the wild beauty of the African landscapes.

Anne Marie Mientjes is deputy editor of VISI magazine and coauthor of South: South African style in decor, with Karen Roos, acclaimed lifestyle designer and owner of Babylonstoren Farm Hotel. She is also interior designer for Agama Mara Safari lodge, designed by South African architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens.

Dook was born in Singapore and came to South Africa on vacation more than twenty-five years ago. He feels like he is still on it. His specialty was originally fashion but for the past fifteen years he has developed a bigger passion for shooting travel, portraits, food and lodges. He works for many local and international travel and decor magazines as well as private and corporate clients.