The Best Safari Holidays in Africa
Abercrombie & Kent was born in Kenya more than six decades ago, when our founder Geoffrey Kent pioneered the world’s first luxury safari. Today we create extraordinary safari holidays all across Africa.
Ten African countries, 10 iconic safari destinations. From close encounters with mountain gorillas to jaw-dropping Big Five moments, here’s where to head for the most sensational and responsible safari experiences in Africa.
Kenya
This is the land where the concept of safari – and A&K – began. Kenya is loved for the astonishing diversity of its people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, all showcased at A&K Sanctuary lodges in key locations across the country: Olonana Lodge, in the Maasai Mara; Tambarare Camp, in the shadow of Mount Kenya; and, from 2025, Kitirua Plains Lodge, in elephant-rich Amboseli.
Tanzania
The Serengeti and the Great Migration, snow-capped Kilimanjaro, the astonishing Ngorongoro Crater, the palm-fringed sands of Zanzibar and the sparkling Swahili coast – Tanzania is blessed with some of the continent’s most iconic natural spectacles. Whether at Kichikani, Swala or Ngorongoro Crater Camp, A&K Sanctuary will make sure you’ve got the best seats in the house.
South Africa
For sheer variety and accessibility, South Africa is hard to beat. Kruger National Park is justly famous for its Big Five safaris; the country’s private game reserves provide some of the continent’s best game-spotting and most luxurious accommodation; while the cultural vibrancy, scenic beauty and gastronomic delights of Cape Town and the nearby Winelands are world-class and irresistible.
Botswana
Deserts, wetlands, savannah, the world’s largest inland delta and the continent’s highest density of elephants – these are just a few of the reasons to embrace Botswana. A&K Sanctuary’s four camps – three of them in different parts of the Okavango Delta, one in Chobe National Park – provide perfect points of entry into one of Africa’s most pristine and varied wilderness destinations.
Nambia
Towering sand dunes so substantial they have names, the shipwreck-dotted Skeleton Coast, desert-adapted lions and elephants – Namibia, home of the Himba, the Damara and the San Bushmen, is unlike anywhere else on earth. Set forth and discover its wonders from Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, an oasis of Himba-inspired luxury amid otherworldly wilderness.
Rwanda
Towering sand dunes so substantial they have names, the shipwreck-dotted Skeleton Coast, desert-adapted lions and elephants – Namibia, home of the Himba, the Damara and the San Bushmen, is unlike anywhere else on earth. Set forth and discover its wonders from Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, an oasis of Himba-inspired luxury amid otherworldly wilderness.
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to more than half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. It is home, too, to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, the top spot in Uganda for gorilla-trekking. Also not to be missed are the nearby Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest – and further north, Murchison Falls, where the Nile plunges spectacularly towards Lake Albert.
Zambia
Victoria Falls – Mosi-Oa-Tunya – The Smoke That Thunders. The largest curtain of falling water on the face of the earth. It is understandable that Zambia is so strongly identified with this miracle of nature; but there is more, much more. Your adventure begins just upstream from the Falls at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma.
The Best Safari Camps and Lodges in Africa
A&K Sanctuary is our own collection of boutique wilderness retreats. Set in stunning wilderness locations in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Uganda, Botswana and Zambia, each lodge and camp is beautifully designed in harmony with its natural surroundings, and offers a chic, serene escape from the wilds, with front-row seats at nature’s greatest wildlife shows. Our guides are wonderful, warm people with unsurpassed knowledge. Excellent food and wine has always been a trademark of an A&K safari – as have our thrilling, next-level private wildlife experiences.
Africa is where our philanthropic work began; and today, our A&K Sanctuary lodges play a key role in supporting A&K Philanthropy initiatives which positively impact local communities, wildlife and wilderness.
EXPLORE A&K SANCTUARY
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Kaokoland, Namibia • 7 suites
Seven luxurious suites and a private villa with stunning desert views and a spectacular infinity pool.
Sanctuary Olonana
Masai Mara, KENYA • 6 suites
Riverside suites with glass walls, private decks for hippo spotting, and an inviting pool.
Sanctuary Kichakani
Serengeti National Park, TANZANIA • 6 suites
Luxurious mobile tents with immersive 19th-century explorer charm, following the Serengeti migration.
Sanctuary Olonana
Masai Mara, KENYA • 6 suites
Riverside suites with glass walls, private decks for hippo spotting, and an inviting pool.
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Bespoke Safari Adventures
We have been crafting bespoke safari adventures in Africa for more than six decades and can create any safari you want. With our deep-rooted knowledge and connections, we will find you the best safari lodges with brilliant guides, charter private planes or trains to whisk you from one sensational wilderness to another, and arrange the kind of thrilling immersive experiences you will never forget.
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A&K Philanthropy in Africa
We believe that the best way to protect our planet’s remaining wilderness is to invest in the communities who live there. For decades we have forged a community-first approach to conservation, and today our A&K Philanthropy nonprofit initiatives span 24 countries. Ask you travel advisor about visiting A&K Philanthropy projects on safaris in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda and Tanzania, and beyond.
Chipego Bike Shop
An all-female start-up in Nakatindi Village, beside Victoria Falls National Park in Zambia, is taking the whole community to new places.
Safe Water for Schools
We believe everyone deserves the right to clean water, and as part of this commitment we have partnered with LifeStraw to provide water filters in schools across two continents.
