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The first thing that springs to mind when looking for your perfect safari camp or wildlife reserve probably isn\u2019t the food, but our list of top gourmet lodges across Africa might just change that. This delectable bunch of safari lodges for foodies have everything from high tea spreads fit for a King, posh picnics to the three-course feasts overlooking the rolling savannah plains. Best buy those safari trousers in one size larger!<\/p>\n

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1. Delaire Graff<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

If you like your food to be creative, artistic and look as pretty as a picture on the (designer) crockery, then head to exquisite estate Delaire Graff<\/a> in South Africa\u2019s Cape Winelands<\/a>. Squid ink cured yellowtail with tequila and lime jelly, beef with basil mousseline and creamy butternut pur\u00e9e, and perfectly-prepared souffl\u00e9s look as if they\u2019ve fallen straight from heaven\u2026. And that\u2019s just the lunch menu.<\/p>\n

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2. Chinzombo Safari Camp<\/h2>\n

Zambia<\/em><\/p>\n

Designed by Zambian head chef Jason Njobvu, the menu at Chinzombo<\/a> in Zambia\u2019s South Luangwa<\/a> is as downright tasty as the lodge is beautiful. After a day of game drives, surprises like peppered beef carpaccio (made from locally sourced Zambian beef nonetheless), homemade ravioli and delectable triple chocolate mousse cakes await, accompanied by harrumphing hippo and splashing elephant in the river below.<\/p>\n

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Chinzombo Safari Camp<\/div>
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3. Kaya Mawa<\/h2>\n

Malawi<\/em><\/p>\n

Days at Kaya Mawa<\/a> are spent snorkelling the translucent waters of Lake Malawi<\/a> and relaxing aboard your private catamaran. So, how do you top that? By dining on chef Richard Greenhall\u2019s fabulous creations, of course. Think fresh salads of seared tuna, homemade flatbreads and spicy dips, and Asian-style grilled chambo. Oh, and perhaps you\u2019d like a traditional dawa <\/em>(honey, mint & vodka cocktail) with that too\u2026 The incredible view is complementary.<\/p>\n

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Kaya Mawa<\/div>
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4. Ellerman House<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

Dining at Cape Town\u2019s Ellerman House<\/a> is an exquisite journey of art and food, storytelling and wine. The signature experience is a pairing of the finest South African wines with tapas bites or a three-course feast, celebrating the rich culture of the Cape. Expect everything from barbequed mealies to glorious Cape Malay curries, and don\u2019t forget to feast your eyes on the glorious views over the Atlantic Ocean either.<\/p>\n

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Ellerman House<\/div>
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5. Giraffe Manor<\/h2>\n

Kenya<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not so much about the taste of the food at Nairobi\u2019s<\/a> Giraffe manor<\/a> (but we can confirm it\u2019s rather delicious), but about your fellow dining companions \u2013 and they would be the herd of gregarious Rothschild giraffe, often to be found poking their long necks through the windows of the breakfast room. Now that really does bring a whole new meaning to \u2018How would you like your eggs in the morning?\u2019! It’s a safari lodge for foodies – heaven.<\/p>\n

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6. Singita Lebombo<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019re not saying we\u2019re saving the best until last or anything, but what if we told you that uber-lodge Singita Lebombo<\/a> had enlisted the help of top Cape Town<\/a> chef Liam Tomlin (of Chef\u2019s Warehouse fame) to redesign their menus? Expect his trademark tapas dishes to make an appearance, cooked using only the freshest of fresh ingredients, and snack fridges full of mini terrines and pots of parfait to nibble on.<\/p>\n

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Singita Lebombo Lodge<\/div>
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7. Royal Malewane<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

At Royal Malewane<\/a>, the food certainly isn\u2019t something to be devoured before falling into bed. Eating is a delectable, sensory adventure, designed to complement every aspect of your safari. Think Afternoon Tea, served on delicate floral plates on the veranda, overlooking the bushveld; an aromatic Moroccan banquet under the billowing Bedouin Tent; or a six-course fine dinner, accompanied by the sounds of the African night. A must on our safari lodges for foodies – list.<\/p>\n

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Royal Malewane<\/div>
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8. Babylonstoren<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

On a farm with a magnificent eight-acre kitchen garden, stuffed to the brim with giant orange pumpkins and curly courgettes, glossy mulberries and pink pomegranates, you know the food\u2019s going to be good. And at Babylonstoren<\/a>, it\u2019s phenomenal, with dishes bringing a new meaning to the term \u2018farm-to-fork\u2019: straight-from-the-veggie-patch salads and fresh juices (pear, basil and green pepper anyone?!), meaty mains and lip-smackingly brilliant desserts, all served in a converted cow shed.<\/p>\n

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9. Jack\u2019s Camp<\/h2>\n

Botswana\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

For a camp in one of the most remote places on earth, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking lunch might consist of a jam sandwich. Well, at Jack\u2019s Camp<\/a>, the only jam you\u2019ll find is for ladling on to freshly-baked scones at Afternoon Tea! And that\u2019s only a part of the sumptuous treats in store \u2013 start your day with the best Eggs Benedict in Botswana<\/a>, and end it with a three-course, damask table-clothed feast under the stars.<\/p>\n

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10. Jamala Madikwe<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

Recently voted the best lodge in Africa for its cuisine in the\u00a02015 Safari Awards, Jamala is the baby of native chef Nico Verster, whose innovative creations are influenced by time spent in the UK, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.\u00a0Dine alfresco beneath Africa\u2019s ink-rich skies, cut with the brilliance of a million stars. Food aficionados can indulge in modern gastronomic treats served with the chic colonial charm and grace that is unique to Jamala Madikwe<\/a>. And very well deserved finish to our safari lodges for foodies – list.<\/p>\n

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