Category: Recipes

Every year on 24 September, Heritage Day invites South Africans – and visitors – to pause and celebrate the country’s diverse cultures,...

The festive season is all about bringing family and friends together to celebrate, and what better way to do that than with delicious,...

Long, lazy lunches are celebrated at Thornybush, along with delicious home-cooked meals by our chefs. Every meal is complemented by...

“Tis the season to whip up those baked goods and wow your guests with delicate pastries! We popped into the Saseka Tented Camp...

Thornybush Game Lodge will be serving this delicious salad over the festive season, it is made from aubergines with a peppadew sal...

The festive season is well underway and what better way to celebrate the end of another fantastic year than by making one of our signature...

The Easiest Health Bread Recipe All this time in and out of Covid-19 lockdowns has taught us many things and amongst that list, is...

A feud between Australia and New Zealand has been brewing since the invention of the beloved pavlova – both countries want to...

Afternoon tea at Simbambili serves a truly yummy, moist carrot cake with an icing that is the epitome of creamy decadence. Try our...

Patience, Head Chef at Saseka Tented Camp, has shared her recipe of a much loved menu item - Thai Fish Cakes. With a slight Indonesian...

We share our delicious recipe for a slightly modified version of a Lamington, ours is a Red-Velvet option and is a must try.

This delicious Chicken-noodle-stir-fry that is served at Saseka Tented Camp is so good that it will have you relooking your usual mid-week...

Try the Thornybush courgette and corn fritters, a favourite with our safari guests at River Lodge.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Milk Crumble, Strawberry Leather, Pomegranate Pearls and Beetroot Mousse.

We have put together a simple DIY spa experience, made from ingredients you can find in your kitchen, to enjoy that spa vibe in the...

Serondella Lodge’s boerie, bacon, beetroot and broccoli feast is certainly a favourite for those who stay at the lodge and is ideal...

This recipe by the River Lodge is about as South African as you can get, using one of the country’s beloved foods – biltong. You haven't...

This party-popping culinary eye candy, courtesy of Simbambili Lodge, will impress even the most difficult dinner party guests and jzeush...

This energy bar recipe comes to us courtesy of Saseka Tented Camp's pastry chef, Megan Barclay, and is the furthest thing from shop-bought...

For a recipe that’s always a crowd pleaser, try this Thai Beef Salad recipe from Monwana Lodge. This cool salad is a perfect meal or...

Although every mealtime is a celebration of fine dining during your South African safari at the Thornybush Lodges, you don't need a...

Our gourmet version of this soup from Thornybush Lodge is sure to set you up for a heart-warming success at your next dinner party....

When catering for guests during their South African safari, it pays to be versatile and this recipe from Thornybush Lodge fits the...

Guests on safari at Monwana Lodge tend to rave about our Sticky Pork lollipops once they get home. Here's how you can recreate this...

A recipe from Thornybush Lodge inspired by Asian cuisine, infused with African influences. Try it at home and share your pictures with...

This hearty oxtail stew recipe, courtesy of Chapungu Tented Bush Lodge is comfort food done to perfection. Here's how you can make...

A recipe from the kitchen of Simbambili - a refreshing and good-for-you Chilled Avocado, cucumber and mint soup.

A juicy recipe from Chapungu Lodge - Roast sirloin steak with mashed potato side. Try this recipe at home and enjoy an all-time cl...

A simple yet sophisticated dish that looks great as part of any dinner party spread - try our recipe for these tasty tartlets.

Bobotie is widely regarded as South Africa's national dish - we share the recipe to this favourite so that you can enjoy it back h...

Two summer salad recipes, made with only the freshest ingredients at Thornybush, shared with you to enjoy back home too.

The best way to start the day, apart from an early morning game drive, is a healthy breakfast. Bring a little of our Thornybush 'Good...

This is a deliciously indulgent chocolate mousse recipe from Thornybush Lodge. Make sure you see how chocolate and safari's are actually...

Get a taste of the summer with this delicious chicken and salad dish, from Chapungu Tented Camp.

At Thornybush Monwana Lodge we love to spoil all our guests while they are on safari with us, regardless of their dietary needs. Get...

When it's hot outside, a fresh, light salad goes down a treat with guests on safari with us. Check out this recipe for baby marrow...

Here are the secrets behind the delicious lamb shanks served up at Serondella Lodge, courtesy of the illustrious Chef Godsave Mnis...

Try this delicious, refreshing Lemon Posset recipe from our chefs at the Thornybush River Lodge. You will not be disappointed!