The classic G&T will always own the sundowner as a sacred ritual of the African bush. But there’s a quieter, equally magical moment, when wildlife drift down to the watering hole just in time for brunch. Enter the Mimosa. Bonang Matheba, founder of The House of BNG, shares her ready-to-drink reasons why you should raise a glass well before noon on your next luxury safari.
It’s Literally Written Into The Landscape
The sprawling yellow acacias of the savanna, the sweet thorn (Vachellia karroo) and the sicklebush, fondly known as the “Kalahari Christmas tree” are colloquially called mimosa trees, their fragrant pompom blooms dotting the iconic plains of Kruger, the Serengeti and the Kalahari. The mimosa, quite literally, grows here. No drink is more at home in the bush.
Effortless Luxury, By Design
Housed in a sleek, single-serve 250ml can, the Mimosa does away with glassware, fuss and the warm bottle clinking in the cooler box. It’s game-drive ready, picnic-blanket perfect and camp-deck elegant, refined indulgence that travels seamlessly with you into the wild.
Serious Craft Behind The Bubbles
This is no novelty pour. The Mimosa blends premium Stellenbosch-grown grapes with bright, zesty citrus for a refreshing balance of crisp bubbles and sun-kissed flavour. It fulfils Bonang vision of “a variant for every occasion, mimosas in the morning, Brut in the afternoon, and Nectars in the evening.” The bush, with its rhythm of dawn drives and golden dusks, is the perfect stage for that philosophy.
Proudly, Entirely South African
From grape selection and winemaking to design and packaging, The House of BNG remains 100% South African, It’s Bonang’s love letter to Africa in a can, raised in the very landscape that gives the mimosa its name. Pair it with fresh pastries, smoked salmon or citrus treats for a bush breakfast worth toasting.
A Daytime-Friendly Tipple
At 4.5% alcohol, the Mimosa is designed for easy daytime celebration with enough sparkle to feel festive, light enough to keep you relaxed and present as the herds come and go.
So this safari season, pack your cooler box with The House of BNG Mimosa for that unforgettable morning at the waterhole.
The House of BNG Mimosa can be found at Makro, Checkers/Liquor, Pick n Pay Liquor, and Takealot. For more information visit www.houseofbng.com
