Sarah Graham and her family return to the tranquil Antelope Park after far too long. After seeing the newest additions at the lion rehabilitation center, she and her parents enjoy a lake-side brunch of Chocolatey Cinnamon Rolls, Pistachio and Coconut Granola Parfaits, and Teacup Pancakes with Quick Nectarine Jam and Sticky Maple Bacon.
Sarah Graham hosts dinner at one of her favorite spots in Antelope Park, which is dominated by a majestic wild fig tree. After they arrive on elephant back, Sarah's guests experience a spectacular feast under the stars. They enjoy Venison Skewers with Red Onion, Roasted Butternut and Whipped Feta; Roasted Corn and Chickpea Salad; Rosemary Roosterkoek; and Spiced Peach and Plum Crumble.
After a sunrise lion walk, Sarah Graham whips up a breakfast for her family. On the menu are Pumpkin Fritters with Ginger and Honey Yogurt, Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with Seasonal Stone Fruit, Grapefruit and Star Anise Lemonade, and Smoorsnoek.
Antelope Park has hosted thousands of volunteers and travelers since they were first welcomed in 2004. Sarah Graham gets busy cooking the welcome feast for the new group of volunteers. She makes Ricotta Bruschetta with Balsamic Mushrooms; Farm Fish, Lemon and Herb Butter; Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Baby Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola and Pecan Nuts; and Banana Ice Cream with Cashew Nut Brittle with a Dark Chocolate Swirl.
Before her family visit draws to a close, Sarah Graham meets with Sheila, a chef at Safari Camp. The two catch up and share cooking tips while preparing a traditional evening meal including Spicy Chicken Livers with Mushrooms; Slow Cooked Goat Stew with Beer and Bacon Dumplings; Sadza; and Rooibos and Ginger Granitas.
Sarah learns how to make warthog steak during her visit to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Later, she cooks Brie baked in phyllo pastry with sticky figs; and pear tarte tatin with white chocolate and rosemary drizzle.
Sarah visits the lion conservation center in Livingstone. Later, a dinner is made featuring peanut-sesame chicken served in rice paper rolls; grilled fish with rainbow salad and Asian dressing; coconut panna cotta with lemongrass-and-ginger syrup; and whiskey, lime and soda Popsicles with mint.
An early-morning adventure at Chundu Island Camp is followed by a meal of chicken tikka skewers; fish frikkadels with pineapple salsa; banana brûlée with dark chocolate ganache; and Zanzibari tea.
The wildlife sanctuary Bushman's Rock in Zimbabwe is the setting for a picnic with family and friends. On the menu: peppered roasted beef fillet; a salad of roasted beetroot, avocado, feta and lentil; espresso pavlova with sticky plum and sangria.
Sarah travels to the Imire Wildlife Conservancy and meets a family who are famous for their contribution to rhino conservation. It's during her visit that she makes barley-and-mushroom risotto; whiskey-glazed gammon; and green salad with toasted almonds.
After her many memorable adventures in Zimbabwe, Sarah Graham heads home to Johannesburg, South Africa. Her first stop is the JHB Culinary and Pastry School in Maboneng where she joins owner and head chef Kelvin Joel to learn his signature dish.
Sarah explores the Soweto area of Johannesburg, once home to Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Included: Lunch is at a local shisa nyama restaurant with a variety of meat cooked over the coals. On the menu: barbecue chicken with chakalaka; roasted butternut salad; amarula malva pudding mugs with dark chocolate and orange sauce.
Sarah prepares a feast for family and friends in the Season 1 finale. On the menu: linguine with pea-and-mint pesto; chili calamari and chorizo; barbecue pulled pork sandwiches with red-cabbage-and-apple slaw; salted caramel banoffee pudding pots.
