What is it?

Africa Under Canvas

SEE THE ELABORATE DANCE OF NATURE’S BALLET AS A PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS STALKS A HERD of nervous wildebeest across the vast golden savannahs of the Serengeti. Join us on our Mobile Safaris and soon you’ll be wearing khaki to your next board meeting and driving a Land Rover to the corner store. Our Mobile Safaris are designed to take you into the heart of Africa with all of the romantic trappings of your Out-of-Africa-daydreams but none of the inconveniences of having the experience spoiled by crowds of other people. Forget about the mass-market, mini-van based parking lot experience that most unwary travellers end up with - we design our safaris so that you have nobody for company but expert guides, worldly companions, and the occasional pride of hunting lions. We have segmented our Mobile Safaris into different categories in order to offer a full spectrum of experiences. Visit our website for a more complete list of our available safaris. PRIVATE SAFARIS - If you are only going to go on safari once in your life, then this is the only way to go – on your own under canvas or in luxury lodges with complete freedom and total privacy. Every itinerary is entirely flexible and each day’s activities can be discussed and arranged to suit your particular interests. Private Safaris are fully supported by local staff and expert guides and are designed for 2 or more travellers. GREAT JOURNEYS - These safaris explore some of Africa’s most remote corners without sacrificing any of the comforts and amenities. The itineraries take advantage of exclusive locations, mostly in private concessions, offering travellers a spectacular journey through pristine areas with outstanding wildlife viewing. Great Journeys are supported by experienced local guides, have fixed departure dates and prices and are designed for up to 8 travellers. GREAT EXPLORERS - These safaris are designed to follow in the footsteps of the legendary explorers of Africa. The itineraries offer an intimate experience of the African wilderness and wildlife while accommodating travellers in East Africa-style safari tents and unique lodges. Great Explorers safaris are supported by seven staff members, have fixed departure dates and prices, and are designed for small groups for up to 7 travellers. LODGE-BASED SAFARIS - We also offer many different lodge-based safari itineraries throughout Africa, so please visit our website or call us for assistance in choosing the right itinerary. Roll up your sleeves and come join us in the kitchen.

Where Do You Go?

Wherever You Want

	BOTSWANA Explore the crystal clear waterways of the legendary Okavango by ancient makoro canoes before stepping onto an overgrown island to view its abundant wildlife. Discover a breathtaking diversity of habitats, see a dazzling diversity of wildlife, sample a mouth-watering array of bush cuisine, and sleep in romantic luxury tented camps. Click here for a detailed itinerary DATES YEAR-ROUND PRICE PP FROM $3,995
	Itinerary: Maun | Moremi | Chobe | Victoria Falls

	KENYA Explore the dramatic landscapes of Samburu National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Masai Mara National Reserve by plane and jeep. Encounter a rich abundance of wildlife (big and small), view a wide variety of indigenous bird species and visit the Maasai who live alongside nature in a unique co-existence of humans and wildlife. Click here for a detailed itinerary. DATES YEAR-ROUND PRICE PP FROM $3,995
	Itinerary: Nairobi | Samburu | Lewa | Masai Mara | Nairobi

	NAMIBIA Wedged between the heat of the Kalahari and the waters of the South Atlantic, Namibia's vast landscape embodies the desolate beauty of Africa. Experience the awe-inspiring dunes of Sossusvlei, the big-game wildlife of Etosha, the legendary desert elephants of Damaraland, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the charms of Waterberg. Click here for a detailed itinerary. DATES YEAR-ROUND PRICE PP FROM $4,850
	Itinerary: Windhoek | Etosha | Damaraland | Sossusvlei

	TANZANIA From private chefs at a mobile tented camp in the remote reaches of the Serengeti to the treetop luxury of Lake Manyara and the sheer opulence of the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, this trip is incredible even without the richest concentration of predators & wildlife in the world. Join us in the shadow of Kilimanjaro as we traverse the great plains. Click here for a detailed itinerary. DATES YEAR-ROUND PRICE PP FROM $5,995
	Itinerary: Arusha | Manyara| Serengeti | Ngorongoro

	MALAWI From the tranquil shores of Lake Malawi to the lush forests of the Nyika Plateau and the dramatic gorges of the Great Rift Valley, this safari takes us into the true spirit of the country known as the "warm heart of Africa". Click here for a detailed itinerary DATES APR-OCT PRICE PP FROM $5,750
	Itinerary: Viphya | Vwaza | Nyika | Lake MalawI | Zomba | Liwonde | Lilongwe

MADE TO MEASURE TRAVEL Taking one of our Made to Measure trips is like going to a bespoke tailor on Jermyn street. The best tailoring springs from a relationship of intimacy and trust between the client and the tailor (not surprisingly, given that you will be asked to stand naked before us). The first stage of building this relationship is a get-to-know-you consultation with our personal travel planners, and once we have ascertained that what you want is within our competency, we start to delve deeper. We use a detailed questionnaire as a tool to distil the essential elements, and then we begin a dialogue to understand the motivations that lie behind the answers. The process is dynamic, and often requires multiple fittings, but the end result is a genuine understanding of who you are and what you are seeking. Click here to download the Private Trip Application Form