Culinary and Dining Archives - Great Plains Conservation

Great Plains Conservation Mara Nyika Recipe Raspberry Parfait

Mara Nyika Camp Recipe – Raspberry Parfait

By Chef Dominic Saningo Koya - Mara Nyika Camp Head Chef The story behind the recipe ‎Refreshing finish: Kenya's warm climate makes a chilled dessert very appealing after a rich meal. Beautiful presentation: The vibrant red raspberries create an elegant,…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer6 August 2026

Great Plains Sitatunga Private Island Corn Soup Recipe

Culinary and Dining

Sitatunga Private Island Recipe: Okavango Fire-Grilled Corn Soup

By Chef Lady K - Sitatunga Private Island Head Chef & Chef Law - Sitatunga Private Island Sous Chef Okavango Fire-Grilled Corn Soup Deep within the Okavango Delta, as the sun dips below the horizon and paints the sky in…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer3 July 2026

Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp June Recipe

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Mara Toto Tree Camp Recipe: Charred Beef Medallions, pepper cream velouté, potato fondant, grilled courgette, crispy carrot nest, and broccolini

By Chef JohnMark, known fondly as JM - Mara Toto Tree Camp Headchef “This dish is special and close to my heart because it brings together everything I love about cuisine that is both comforting and refined. The grilled beef…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer3 June 2026

Culinary and Dining

World Cocktail Day

There is a lot to celebrate at Great Plains this week. We have plans for some strategic expansion and refurbishments, leases, and life. So, making time for a cocktail on World Cocktail Day (who dreams these things up?) is appropriate.…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer13 May 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes Black Bean Brownie and vegan fish fillet

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Zarafa Camp Recipe – Okavango Vegan Bream Fish Fillet and Black Bean Brownie and Dark Chocolate Dome

By Chef Herold Gaosekelwe – Zarafa Camp Head Chef Main Dish - Okavango Vegan Bream Fish Fillet recipe: This dish began as an homage to water, to life, to the quiet elegance of the Okavango Delta. I wanted to capture…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer1 May 2026

Culinary and Dining

Mara Expedition Camp Recipe – Lemongrass and sesame wahoo fillet, comfrey butter bean irio and herbed wine sauce

By Daniel Kimani - Mara Expedition Camp Head Chef The dish was inspired by the thriving harvest in our organic kitchen garden - comfrey, leeks, and cherry tomatoes growing in full abundance. Seeing them flourish sparked the idea of bringing…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer2 April 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes Fermented Sorghum Pudding 3

Culinary and Dining

Okavango Explorers Camp Recipe: Granny’s Fermented Sorghum Pudding

By Chef Siyakhepi Moemedi known to everyone as Siya Every morning, long before the sun climbed over the mophane trees, Granny would be in the kitchen, humming a tune older than the hills. The sound of her wooden spoon scraping…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer2 March 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes ol Donyo Lodge Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce 3

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ol Donyo Lodge Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce, served with Ugali

At ol Donyo Lodge, nestled within the Chyulu Hills, Head Chef Philip prepared a dish that was a story on a plate. In a heavy pot, he began with beef short ribs, a cut that spoke of Maasai heritage and…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer1 February 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes Tembo Plains Camp Miso Mushroom Soup 3

Culinary and Dining

Tembo Plains Camp Recipe: Miso Mushroom Soup

A signature recipe that feels true to our camp - A taste of Zimbabwean Hospitality Inspired by the wild beauty of Zimbabwe, our Miso Mushroom Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that warms the heart and soul. It is…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer23 January 2026

Luxury tea wellness safari setup with bespoke cuisine

Culinary and Dining General

Wellness in the Wild: A New Great Plains Safari Ritual with 6 TWG Teas

As part of our continued commitment to wellness, sustainability, and thoughtful luxury, guests staying at our Réserve-Collection safari camps in Botswana can now indulge in a bespoke tea experience, thoughtfully curated in partnership with TWG Tea - “The world's finest luxury tea brand". This new experience introduces a…

Jamie Denton15 October 2025

Culinary and Dining

Mara Nyika Camp Recipe – Raspberry Parfait

Sitatunga Private Island Recipe: Okavango Fire-Grilled Corn Soup

Mara Toto Tree Camp Recipe: Charred Beef Medallions, pepper cream velouté, potato fondant, grilled courgette, crispy carrot nest, and broccolini

World Cocktail Day

Zarafa Camp Recipe – Okavango Vegan Bream Fish Fillet and Black Bean Brownie and Dark Chocolate Dome

Mara Expedition Camp Recipe – Lemongrass and sesame wahoo fillet, comfrey butter bean irio and herbed wine sauce

Okavango Explorers Camp Recipe: Granny’s Fermented Sorghum Pudding

ol Donyo Lodge Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce, served with Ugali

Tembo Plains Camp Recipe: Miso Mushroom Soup

Wellness in the Wild: A New Great Plains Safari Ritual with 6 TWG Teas

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