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melaniejanevanzyl

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2018

I'm an adventurous travel photojournalist with a soft spot for responsible travel and sharing the environment sustainably with the wild world. Some of my proudest work is about South Africa's best night-sky destinations, how to see the best of Botswana in 10 days, Mauritius' foodie backstreets, the Ultimate Guide to Addo Elephant National Park, 4x4ing across the Namib Desert, sailing by dhow in Mozambique's Bazaruto and tripping over elephants on a wild journey through the Zambezi Region in northern Namibia.
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Marula Beer

Drinks

Marula Beer

In South Africa, women transform a tart fruit into a celebrated sour brew.

Biltong

Meats & Animal Products

Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

A Gatsby piled high with calamari and chips.

Prepared Foods

Gatsby

This Cape Town sandwich is as extravagant as a certain literary character.

Amarula Cream Liqueur

Drinks

Amarula Cream Liqueur

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."

Conveniently, bunny chow is its own to-go bag.

Prepared Foods

Bunny Chow

This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.

A piece of fallen marula at Kruger National Park.

Fruits & Vegetables

Marula

The intoxicating South African fruit is beloved by humans and elephants.

Melktert

Sweets

Melktert

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.

Mandazi

Sweets

Mandazi

Across East Africa, these cardamom-flavored doughnuts are the perfect pairing for chai.

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