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I Went to Sashwa for Safari. I Left with Hippo TV.

Written by: Dotsie Bausch There are places you visit, places you remember, and then there are places that somehow work their way into your collection of stories, the ones you find yourself telling people about months later. Sashwa is one of those places. I came to South Africa expecting the extraordinary animals, the sweeping bush, … Read more

When Food Becomes Care—Reflections On The Eat To Thrive Retreat

Plant based dining Kruger National Park

Retreats are often approached through a central goal. An opportunity to explore a new modality. Entering a space that creates an environment in which we can re-centre ourselves, calm our nervous systems. Search for community, or perhaps even solitude, through reflection. It is this initial intention that shapes the experiences that we enter, and ultimately, … Read more

What Is a Vegan Safari? Inside Africa’s First Fully Plant-Based Safari Lodge

Over the past few years, the way people travel has begun to change. More travellers are asking where their food comes from, how their trips impact the places they visit, and whether the experiences they choose reflect the values they hold at home. Safari has always been one of the most powerful ways to reconnect … Read more

Beyond Green Leaves: The Flavourful World of Plant-Based Dining at Sashwa

delicious vegan meal

For many, the thought of plant-based food conjures up ideas of green leaves and soggy tofu – bland, uninspired, and all about what’s missing. But at Sashwa, it’s anything but. Here, each plate is bursting with creativity and flavour whilst celebrating our connection to the earth. Those guests who haven’t yet experienced the flavourful world … Read more