South Africa, Jan. 28 -- From baobab fruit to Bambara groundnut, these ingredients are shaping menus, spa rituals, and guest experiences in ways that connect guests to Africa's ancestral knowledge.

Wellness before it was a trend

Long before industrialisation, African communities relied on wild botanicals, ancient grains, and medicinal plants not just to survive, but to thrive.

Rooibos harvested by the Khoisan, sorghum brewed into nutrient-rich beers, and marula fruit used for food and skincare were part of a holistic approach to wellness.

Today, these ingredients are being rediscovered in culinary and wellness contexts, not as trends, but as part of a lineage of knowledge that offers tried and trusted benefits for health and wellness....