Dar Es Salaam
You’ve seen the Big Five; summited Kilimanjaro; teetered on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater; slapped dust from the Louis Vuitton; ticked all the boxes for Tanzania…but have you?
100th Destination Launch
From Abu Dhabi to Aleppo
Qatar Airways celebrates the launch of its 100th destination
With the launch of Qatar Airways’ new route to Aleppo – its 100th destination – Oryx looks back at some milestones since the start of services in 1994, while celebrating some of the world’s mostvibrant, invigorating, and fascinating cities that are now important parts of the airline’s network.
maitre d' - DW Eleven-13, Johannesburg
No. This fine restaurant is not named after a cryptic code for a magical additive – though many believe it does stand for a secret ingredient in the fare. The post-modernist moniker of one of the top restaurants in South Africa has a more simple origin – it is shorthand for the address (11–13) at Dunkeld West (DW), an upmarket mall in the suburbs.
24 hours in Cape Town
Laidback locals affectionately call it ‘the mother city’ – which says it all. Cape Town originated as a strategic calling post for the tall ships midway between west and east on the fabled spice route. The spectacular location of the city at the southernmost tip of Africa has lured settlers and travellers from around the world for centuries.
MFS - Boulevard Mohammed V, Casablanca
Boulevard Mohammed V is the art deco heart of Casablanca. Conceived and built during the protectorate as the grandest showcase of French colonial architecture outside Paris, its facades and buildings today are faded and worn. Look closely, however, and you will see graceful floral motifs, sweeping lines, and intricate ironwork: a treat for lovers of the style.
Urban Jungle
Barely out of earshot of downtown traffic, lion prides hunt zebras, wildebeest canter in front of the city skyline, and rare black rhinos lurk in the glades. It’s a jungle out there, just 20 minutes from Nairobi’s central business district.
24 hours in Casablanca
Surround yourself with magnificent Moorish architecture and luxurious décor in this oasis of calm in the busy city centre.
Entrepreneur Mac van der Merwe
The FIFA World Cup South Africa has brought more than just exciting competition to the country. Entrepreneurs like Mac van der Merwe have placed themselves to enjoy the action off the pitch, and long after the final whistle has blown.
