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Tastemakers

Get inspired to discover your path by some of Africa’s coolest tastemakers in travel and lifestyle.

Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa Announces Giants of Africa Festival 2025

Johan Du Plessis: Building the Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel Dream

Sheri Fazleabas on Crafting Memorable Journeys

Marula Hill Travel’s 2025 Take on Safari: Luxury, Sustainability, and Meaningful Connection

JörgPfützner takes Singita Premier Wine Direct into a new era

Phil Scott Riddell on the Big Pivot: From Aviation to opening Pamarah Lodge

The Life-Changing Benefits of an African Safari: Adventure, Connection, and Renewal

The Test Kitchen Fledgelings Story serving up Bold Plates for Diners and a Brighter Future for Budding Chefs

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Adventures in Wild Africa

Adventures in Wild Africa

Explore Africa’s diverse landscapes and rich savannah

Tintswalo Collection Expands into Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Wilderness Chikwenya and Wilderness Ruckomechi Reopen for the 2025 Mana Pools Safari Season

Zambia’s Tinswalo Siankaba Completes Upgrade

Jumeirah Moves Into Africa With Exclusive Island & Private Safari Reserve

Exploring Eswatini: A Solo Traveller’s Paradise

Touching the Wild from Asilia Africa’s Rekero Camp

Okavango Delta Chronicles: Discovering Duke’s East Camp, Botswana

The Victoria Falls Hotel – A jewel steeped in timeless class

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Pulse in the City

Pulse in the City

Discover what to get up to in Africa’s City Scape

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai becomes the first Hotel in the region to partner with Cryptocurrency juggernaut Bybit

Hilton Partners with WestF5 to Announce Launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City

Park Regis Kris Kin Unveils Level 19 Lounge & Bar – A Bold New Chapter in Dubai’s Social and Culinary Scene

Rixos Premium Dubai Unveils Bold New Chapter with ‘Live Bold’ Experience

O Beach Dubai Presents A New La Fiesta Line-Up For Fridays; Also Integrating Crypto Currency Payment Options Across the Entire Venue

The Liz McGrath Collection Revamps Its Four Villas

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel reintroduces its Fragrance Boutique As South Africa’s First-Ever Diptyque Boutique

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands Now Welcome Guests to a Dynamic Dual-Brand Experience

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Leisure and Lifestyle

Leisure and Lifestyle

A Taste of the Good life from Premier Brands in the Industry

Embrace the Enchantment of Soneva’s Bucket List Maldivian Resort

Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Now Available For Private Buyouts

Summer Sanctuaries: Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Six Senses

TIME Hotels set to launch new brands and properties in Saudi Arabia,Tanzania, Morocco, and the Indian Ocean

Clédor Signs Landmark Agreement to Bring the first Arthouse Hotel NYC Branded Residences to the UAE

Oman –From Minarets to Mountains

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi Resorts Reveal Elevated Villaupgrades At Al Yamm Villa Resort

Unplugged and Inspired: Why C Resorts Are Perfect for Millennials

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Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism

Connect with the people and brands that are making a difference

Constance Hotels & Resorts on Eco-tourism to preserve the untouched nature of Indian Ocean islands

The Timbo Afrika Mission: Playing a role in averting human-wildlife conflict in Botswana’s Tuli Bloc

Saving Ngamba: The ultimate adventure to save Uganda’s small chimpanzee island

Inside Lepogo Lodges at South Africa’s Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Exceptional winter season at Sharjah Collection by Mysk

Saving Zanzibar’s Turtle Population

Unpacking the Elewana Collection

First Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born in the Western Serengeti

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Culinary Escapades

Culinary Escapades

Tales from the Chefs and Epic Dining Experiences

AVLU Brings Aegean Flavors to Abu Dhabi

NALA: Fast Meets Fancy in the Heart of Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue

Conrad Dubai’s Ballaro Terrace reveals new look

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island’s Brooklyn Chop House and Pappas Taverna Open in the UAE Capital

African Queen’s Iconic Riviera Dining Experience Now Open at Dubai’s J1 Beach

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar Shines Bright at The MICHELIN Guide Doha 2024

Sam Chercoles on a full-scale dramatic affair at PLAY Restaurant & Lounge

Hikina Restaurant reopens its doors at Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts

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TE Getaways

About Us
- Partners
Issues
Tastemakers

Tastemakers

Get inspired to discover your path by some of Africa’s coolest tastemakers in travel and lifestyle.

Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa Announces Giants of Africa Festival 2025

Johan Du Plessis: Building the Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel Dream

Sheri Fazleabas on Crafting Memorable Journeys

Marula Hill Travel’s 2025 Take on Safari: Luxury, Sustainability, and Meaningful Connection

JörgPfützner takes Singita Premier Wine Direct into a new era

Phil Scott Riddell on the Big Pivot: From Aviation to opening Pamarah Lodge

The Life-Changing Benefits of an African Safari: Adventure, Connection, and Renewal

The Test Kitchen Fledgelings Story serving up Bold Plates for Diners and a Brighter Future for Budding Chefs

view all articles
Adventures in Wild Africa

Adventures in Wild Africa

Explore Africa’s diverse landscapes and rich savannah

Tintswalo Collection Expands into Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Wilderness Chikwenya and Wilderness Ruckomechi Reopen for the 2025 Mana Pools Safari Season

Zambia’s Tinswalo Siankaba Completes Upgrade

Jumeirah Moves Into Africa With Exclusive Island & Private Safari Reserve

Exploring Eswatini: A Solo Traveller’s Paradise

Touching the Wild from Asilia Africa’s Rekero Camp

Okavango Delta Chronicles: Discovering Duke’s East Camp, Botswana

The Victoria Falls Hotel – A jewel steeped in timeless class

view all articles
Pulse in the City

Pulse in the City

Discover what to get up to in Africa’s City Scape

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai becomes the first Hotel in the region to partner with Cryptocurrency juggernaut Bybit

Hilton Partners with WestF5 to Announce Launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City

Park Regis Kris Kin Unveils Level 19 Lounge & Bar – A Bold New Chapter in Dubai’s Social and Culinary Scene

Rixos Premium Dubai Unveils Bold New Chapter with ‘Live Bold’ Experience

O Beach Dubai Presents A New La Fiesta Line-Up For Fridays; Also Integrating Crypto Currency Payment Options Across the Entire Venue

The Liz McGrath Collection Revamps Its Four Villas

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel reintroduces its Fragrance Boutique As South Africa’s First-Ever Diptyque Boutique

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands Now Welcome Guests to a Dynamic Dual-Brand Experience

view all articles
Leisure and Lifestyle

Leisure and Lifestyle

A Taste of the Good life from Premier Brands in the Industry

Embrace the Enchantment of Soneva’s Bucket List Maldivian Resort

Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Now Available For Private Buyouts

Summer Sanctuaries: Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Six Senses

TIME Hotels set to launch new brands and properties in Saudi Arabia,Tanzania, Morocco, and the Indian Ocean

Clédor Signs Landmark Agreement to Bring the first Arthouse Hotel NYC Branded Residences to the UAE

Oman –From Minarets to Mountains

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi Resorts Reveal Elevated Villaupgrades At Al Yamm Villa Resort

Unplugged and Inspired: Why C Resorts Are Perfect for Millennials

view all articles
Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism

Connect with the people and brands that are making a difference

Constance Hotels & Resorts on Eco-tourism to preserve the untouched nature of Indian Ocean islands

The Timbo Afrika Mission: Playing a role in averting human-wildlife conflict in Botswana’s Tuli Bloc

Saving Ngamba: The ultimate adventure to save Uganda’s small chimpanzee island

Inside Lepogo Lodges at South Africa’s Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Exceptional winter season at Sharjah Collection by Mysk

Saving Zanzibar’s Turtle Population

Unpacking the Elewana Collection

First Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born in the Western Serengeti

view all articles
Culinary Escapades

Culinary Escapades

Tales from the Chefs and Epic Dining Experiences

AVLU Brings Aegean Flavors to Abu Dhabi

NALA: Fast Meets Fancy in the Heart of Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue

Conrad Dubai’s Ballaro Terrace reveals new look

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island’s Brooklyn Chop House and Pappas Taverna Open in the UAE Capital

African Queen’s Iconic Riviera Dining Experience Now Open at Dubai’s J1 Beach

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar Shines Bright at The MICHELIN Guide Doha 2024

Sam Chercoles on a full-scale dramatic affair at PLAY Restaurant & Lounge

Hikina Restaurant reopens its doors at Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts

view all articles
TE Getaways

About Us
- Partners
Issues
Tastemakers
Adventures in Wild Africa
Pulse in the City
Leisure and Lifestyle
Eco-Tourism
Culinary Escapades
TE Getaways

About Us
- Partners
Issues
Tastemakers
Adventures in Wild Africa
Pulse in the City
Leisure and Lifestyle
Eco-Tourism
Culinary Escapades
TE Getaways

The Black Chef

Tastemakers

Meet “THE BLACK CHEF”

Kudakwashe Makoni or as he is popularly known, “The Black Chef” is one of Zimbabwe’s top chefs.

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