Wishing You a Wild and Wonderful Holiday season!

As another wonderful year of safari adventures comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our travelers. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journeys, unforgettable memories, and African travel dreams brought to life.

From Carolyn and Alex at Tett Safaris, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with wonderful adventures!

Safari Gingerbread Cookies 

We’re sharing a little holiday cheer with our safari-inspired gingerbread cookies! Gather your loved ones and bring a touch of Africa into your kitchen this holiday season.

Prep: 20 min | Chill: 1 hr | Bake: 10–12 min 

Gingerbread Ingredients 

• 6 cups all-purpose flour 

• 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp baking powder 

• 1.5 tsp salt 

• 4 tsp ground ginger 

• 4 tsp cinnamon 

• 1.5 tsp ground cloves 

• 1 tsp black pepper 

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 

• 1 cup dark brown sugar 

• 1 cup dark molasses 

• 2 large eggs 

Cookie Instructions 

1. Sift: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl. 

2. Cream & Mix: Beat butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until a firm dough forms. 

3. Chill: Divide into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour. 

4. Cut & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough 1/8″ thick on a floured surface. Cut into safari animal shapes (elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, zebras). 

5. Bake: Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks before icing. 

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Royal Icing 

Icing Ingredients 

• 1 lb powdered sugar 

• 5 tbsp meringue powder 

• 1/2 cup water (plus extra to thin for flooding) 

• Liquid or gel food coloring (optional) 

Icing Instructions 

1. Whip: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and a scant 1/2 cup of water on low speed until fluffy and dense (7 to 8 minutes). 

2. Adjust Consistency: 

   • For Piping Lines: Use as-is for crisp outlines (elephant ears, zebra stripes, giraffe grids). 

   • For Flooding (filling areas): Stir in extra water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a ribbon of icing dropped back into the bowl melts into the surface in 5 to 7 seconds. 

3. Tint (Optional): Mix in small amounts of gel food coloring with a toothpick until you reach your desired shade. 

Where to Buy Safari Animal Cookie Cutters 

• The Cookie Cutter Shop: Metal cutters for giraffes, elephants, hippos, zebras, and camels. 

• Bakerlogy: High-detail stamp/cutter combos for lions, meerkats, hippos, and elephants