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Ruvé van der Merwe: shaping a food story across the lodge collection
Food trainer Ruvé van der Merwe helped Extraordinary teams bring local ideas, practical skills and thoughtful presentation into lodge kitchens.
Extraordinary | Field notes
Life & Growth.
Meet the people behind a stay, follow a guide into the field, and explore the work of keeping a lodge running.
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Mamazana Kekana: growing confidence through kitchen craft
Clifftop chef Mamazana Kekana describes the value of mentorship, inspiration and raising the standard of a guest’s dining experience.
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Kate Davidson and the work behind hospitality’s business teams
Kate Davidson’s work connects sales, marketing and central reservations with the guest journey.
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Ivan Killian: the careful work behind a lion’s tracking collar
In 2022, Ivan Killian and the Mabula team worked with a wildlife veterinarian to replace a lion’s tracking collar.
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Isaiah Banda’s field notes: turning a month in the bush into a story
Isaiah Banda follows the light, the weather and the wildlife through a month in the Mabula bush.