Started as a family-run operation in Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has become one of the world's adventure travel success stories. Safaris are still a mainstay of its operation, which now includes trips in more than 100 countries.
Wildebeest, Kenya —
Started as a family-run operation in Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has become one of the world's adventure travel success stories. Safaris are still a mainstay of its operation, which now includes trips in more than 100 countries.
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"In Kenya, the Maasai Mara and Lewa Conservancy still offer that same sense of space (as in earlier days), but the growing population means that farms are encroaching on the land surrounding game reserves," says Abercrombie & Kent co-founder Geoffrey Kent.
Popular predator, Kenya —
"In Kenya, the Maasai Mara and Lewa Conservancy still offer that same sense of space (as in earlier days), but the growing population means that farms are encroaching on the land surrounding game reserves," says Abercrombie & Kent co-founder Geoffrey Kent.
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Kent has had numerous encounters with elephants, including a memorable charge by a matriarch in Tanzania. "She picked up our Land Rover with her tusks and pushed us nine or 10 meters along the ground!" he recalls.
Roadblock, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya —
Kent has had numerous encounters with elephants, including a memorable charge by a matriarch in Tanzania. "She picked up our Land Rover with her tusks and pushed us nine or 10 meters along the ground!" he recalls.
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Kent is bullish on the future of wildlife travel in Africa. "There will always be African safaris," he says. "Enlightened countries like Botswana and Zambia understand the importance of sustainable tourism and are protecting their wilderness and wildlife."
Cheetahs, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya —
Kent is bullish on the future of wildlife travel in Africa. "There will always be African safaris," he says. "Enlightened countries like Botswana and Zambia understand the importance of sustainable tourism and are protecting their wilderness and wildlife."
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Asked to pick a favorite spot, Kent names Zambia and the Galapagos Islands. "In the Galapagos you can swim, snorkel and scuba dive with sea lions and turtles and stroll through colonies of penguins and blue-footed boobies -- they have no fear of humans," he says.
Galapagos Islands —
Asked to pick a favorite spot, Kent names Zambia and the Galapagos Islands. "In the Galapagos you can swim, snorkel and scuba dive with sea lions and turtles and stroll through colonies of penguins and blue-footed boobies -- they have no fear of humans," he says.
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Once reserved for royalty and the very wealthy, luxury accommodations are now part of the safari experience for many travelers. Kent has helped bring such niceties as champagne and caviar to the bush.
Olonana safari tent —
Once reserved for royalty and the very wealthy, luxury accommodations are now part of the safari experience for many travelers. Kent has helped bring such niceties as champagne and caviar to the bush.
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At 70, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent is still planning the company's future. "More and more safaris will begin in Kenya then head into Uganda to see the gorillas and chimpanzees or explore the Omo River in Ethiopia or to southern Tanzania to experience the Selous and Zanzibar," he says.
Geoffrey Kent on safari in Namibia —
At 70, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent is still planning the company's future. "More and more safaris will begin in Kenya then head into Uganda to see the gorillas and chimpanzees or explore the Omo River in Ethiopia or to southern Tanzania to experience the Selous and Zanzibar," he says.
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