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Big Five: Splendid Isolation
When other people and the frenetic pace of life get too much, we dream of escaping to a place where the scenery envelopes us and there’s barely a soul in sight. Read more
River, Beach and Bush
Combine thrilling safaris with waterside relaxation at Sanctuary Retreats’ new Saadani lodges in Tanzania, and receive 4 nights for the price of 3. Read more
Around the World by Private Jet
Experience some of the globe’s most spectacular highlights in comfort and style on this epic around-the-world journey aboard A&K’s exclusive private jet, which accommodates just 50 passengers. Read more
Out and About
A round-up of current and upcoming events which celebrate travel, the arts and world history. Read more
Mexico: A Revolution in Art, 1910-1940
A new exhibition at the Royal Academy explores 20th Century artists' perceptions of Mexico Read more
Imagine the World, Hay Festivals
This year's Hay Festivals celebrate culture around the world. Read more
Life and Death - Pompeii and Herculaneum
The British Museum's excellent exhibition brings to life the Italian cities buried in AD 79. Read more
Tropical Jazz
During April and May, the tropical island of St Lucia comes to life with the sounds of jazz. Read more
Big Five: Wildlife Encounters
Our planet is jam-packed with incredible nature which it would take a lifetime to see. After much deliberation, here are just five of our favourite Wildlife Encounters. Read more
Big Five: Family Adventures
Set off on one of our favourite family adventures for a trip, which will leave the whole family with wide eyes and everlasting memories. Read more
Big Five: Restaurants
From fine dining to street food, a country’s cuisine often becomes a core part of the travel experience. We have dozens of recommendations up our sleeves; here we present just five favourites. Read more
Big Five: Short Breaks
Positioned as we are in Blighty, we’re simply spoilt for choice when it comes to places to escape to for a long weekend. Here’s a little help to narrow down this year’s list. Read more
Abercrombie and Kent sponsor classic car Peking to Paris rally
A&K sponsor the coolest Ford V8 and two rookie drivers in the fifth classic car Peking to Paris rally Read more
Abercrombie & Kent City Store to host Jon Nicholson book launch
The 21st of March will see our award-winning City of London store host the book launch of Seaside Polaroids by acclaimed photo journalist Jon Nicholson. Read more
The Abercrombie and Kent Penguin Webcam is now live
A&K continues to reinforce its on-going commitment to Antarctica with a new penguin research webcam and sponsorship of weather monitoring equipment. Read more
Abercrombie & Kent launches the A&K Lifestyle Club
Abercrombie & Kent, the world’s leading luxury travel company, is launching the first Global Lifestyle Club specifically dedicated to discerning travellers providing its members with... Read more
A&K wins Travel innovation of the year for City Store
We are delighted to tell you that Abercrombie & Kent has won the Travel Innovation of the Year award for our beautiful City store. Read more
Abercrombie & Kent appoints Kerry Golds as new UK Managing Director
A&K is delighted to announce its appointment of Kerry Golds as Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent UK. Read more
Clipper Odyssey voyage with Geoffrey Kent
We are therefore delighted to announce that A&K has chartered the Clipper Odyssey for a special, one-off cruise of Japan and Korea, accompanied by Geoffrey Kent. Read more
Jorie Butler Kent Honored With World Tourism Award
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Founder Recognized for Innovation and Commitment Read more
A&K British Travel Awards 2012 success
We are delighted to have won both the categories we were nominated for at last night's prestigious British Travel Awards. Read more
NIYAMA to broadcast Tinie Tempah live from the launch of Subsix
NIYAMA have teamed up with global superstar Tinie Tempah to launch the world’s first underwater music club, Subsix on October 27th 2012. Read more
The Great Migration is one of safari’s greatest spectacles
Experience the spectacular sights of the migration at it is expected to remain in and around the Mara throughout November and into early December. Read more
Abercrombie & Kent opens Flagship Travel Store in City of London
Vintage luxury combined with state-of-the-art technology: A&K opens its first stand-alone store in London. Read more
Natural Phenomenon at Abu Simbel
Occurring twice a year on October 22nd and February 22nd, the Sun Festival of Ramses II takes place at the awe-inspiring Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt. Read more
Historic find in Burma: 60 of Britain's most iconic Spitfire fighters
We were intrigued by the fascinating discovery of dozens of British Spitfire planes in Burma earlier this year. Read more
A&K opens new office in Saigon
Adding to its plethora of Destination Management Companies around the globe, A&K has just opened an office in Saigon, Vietnam. Read more
Specialist real estate agency for luxury residential properties around the world.
Specialist real estate agency for luxury residential properties around the world. Abercrombie & Kent, the world’s leading luxury travel company, is delighted to announce the launch of a new venture, Abercrombie & Kent International Estates. Read more
Congratulations Sunday Times Travel Photo Winner
Congratulations to the overall winner of The Sunday Times travel photography 2012 competition, Monika Mukherjee, who is currently enjoying an expert led trip for two in the holy city of Varanasi in India, courtesy of A&K. Read more
Meet our new Islands and Retreats Duo
Early summer saw the arrival of a new department at A&K: the 'Islands & Retreats' team. Read more
A&K Connections Launch
If you enjoy travelling with a group, not only getting under the skin of a new destination but getting to know like-minded people and forging new friendships, we have some exciting news... Read more
The Melbourne Ring Cycle
In November & December 2013 in conjunction with Opera Australia we invite you to share in a journey through one of the greatest achievements in western music - Richard Wagner’s monumental four opera Ring Cycle. Read more
SUMMER BEACH OFFERS
Discover more about our excellent summer beach offers to some of the most relaxing destinations we feature, including Maldives, Antigua, St Vincent & Grenadines, Mauritius Read more
Rob Caskie At The RGS Commemorating Scott's Centenary
Historian and storyteller, Rob Caskie, best known for his spell-binding accounts of the Anglo-Zulu battles, will once again be enthralling an audience at the Royal Geographical Society. Read more
Unique opportunity to enter a volcano in Iceland this summer
This summer, visitors to Iceland will be able to experience the country’s incredible volcanic activity from a different perspective. For a period of only six weeks – between June 15th Read more
Geoffrey Kent inducted into Travel Hall of Fame
Geoffrey Kent, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent, has been inducted into the British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Abercrombie & Kent's... Read more
Joseph Ole Koyie of Sanctuary Olanana Camp wins the Safari Guiding Award 2012
The Safari Guiding Award aims to recognise and reward best practice in responsible safari guiding in order to encourage the protection of the Masai Mara. Read more
PETER DROS IN CHELTENHAM - SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA
On Tuesday 24th April, we will be hosting a special Africa event at the Hotel Du Vin in Cheltenham with a talk by A&K's Peter Dros from our South Africa office. Read more
Christmas In Antartica
Our 21-day 'In the Wake of Shackleton' expidition on board Le Boreal, departs on 16th December 2012, which means you could spend this Christmas and New Year in Antartica. Read more
The Cheltenham Cricket Festival
The Cheltenham Cricket Festival has been brought forward this year to avoid clashing with the London Olympics. Two weeks of cricket will take place from the 11th July in the glorious setting of Cheltenham College. Read more
New 'Islands & Retreats' Team
While A&K has always been able to organise a total-relaxtion holiday to a sun-drenched paradise, demand is such that we have recently formed a new team who specialise in this kind of holiday. Read more
Spotlight On South Africa
On Tuesday 24th April, we will be hosting a client evening in Cheltenham, with a talk by A&K's Peter Dros from our South Africa office Read more
New Faces At Harrods
Business has boomed since we opened a travel agency in Harrods three years ago. Not only does it have the ability to sell through the companies, it is also a welcome space should you wish to plan your holiday face to face with a travel consultant. Read more
New Wildlife Brochure
In addition to the new-print demand brochure service, we continue to offer pre-printed brochures showcasing collections of holiday ideas around a particular theme or special interest. Read more
NEW TOUR - WHITE DESERT OF ANTARCTICA FROM CAPE TOWN
We are pleased to add to our portfolio a brand new and unique journey to Antarctica. From Cape Town, South Africa embark on your adventure to the ‘White Continent’ of Antarctica. A landscape so rarely visited and unlike anywhere else on the planet... Read more
BRAND NEW WELL IN CAMBODIA
The Orient sales team in the UK A&K office has contributed funds for a brand new well in Prei village, twenty miles north-east of Siem Reap... Read more
WEST LAKE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN HANGZHOU MADE A WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO
We are delighted to announce that UNESCO has announced the award of World Heritage Status to the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou. The inscribed landscape has inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. Read more
VIETNAM AIRLINES TO PROVIDE FIRST EVER DIRECT SERVICE LINKING THE UK AND VIETNAM
Following the establishment of a bilateral agreement between the UK and Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has confirmed the launch of a new direct service to the UK, with the inaugural flight set to depart Hanoi for London Gatwick on December 08 2011. Read more
GOLDEN EAGLE OPERA & BALLET TOUR OF RUSSIA
Developed in association with the Mariinsky Theatre Trust, this brand new tour on board the Golden Eagle is an absolute must for all theatre-goers... Read more
HOT AIR BALLOON
We are delighted to have launched the inaugural flight of the hot air balloon sponsored by Abercrombie & Kent from Pittville Park on the morning of 10th June, in association with local operator, Ballooning in The Cotswolds Ltd Read more
IN THE SHADOW OF MAN WITH DR JANE GOODALL, DBE, FOUNDER - THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE AND UN MESSENGER OF PEACE
Abercrombie & Kent and Duncan Lawrie are delighted to host a talk by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, to celebrate 50 years of Jane Goodall's pioneering chimpanzee research and inspiring vision for our future. Read more
THE HUMAN PLANET WITH BRIAN LEITH
On Thursday 14th July, A&K is hosting a lecture at Bristol Zoo's Clifton Pavilion with Brian Leith, Executive Producer of the award-winning Human Planet series. Read more
REASONS TO GO TO JAPAN WITH US NOW
1. Support for the victims of the earthquake relies mainly on the Japanese economy and a very real way to help their economy is to visit Japan.
2. You can enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere at all the sights and accommodation, as there are very few Read more
CHELTENHAM CRICKET FESTIVAL
First staged in 1872, The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is the oldest in the world. This year, Gloucestershire CCC return to take on Kent, Nottinghamshire, Essex, Surrey and Lancashire over 12 days from 20 July. Read more
DRAGON BOAT RACE
A&K sponsored the Dragon Boat Regatta at Gloucester Docks on 15th May 2011 in aid of CLIC Sargent. Read more
CHEATING DEATH
As I was enjoying a gin and tonic, regaling my audience with tales of derring do, I noticed, from the corner of my eye, a female cheetah stalking us from the other side of the perfectly manicured lawns of Sirikoi. Read more
AN INSIGHT INTO PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAVEL WITH JON NICHOLSON
Award-winning Photojournalist Jon Nicholson shares his tips, techniques and experiences of capturing the essence of a country while travelling. Exclusively at Abercrombie & Kent at Harrods. Read more
FRIENDS REUNITED
Max Horsley, our Managing Director in Myanmar, surprised himself in December when he met up with an old school friend and his mother, who just happens to be... Read more
SIGHTING OF LEOPARD'S CUBS IN OKAVANGO DELTA
The photo of the leopard cubs, taken by Rory and Jade, the camp managers at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp. There is one male and one female cub – Rory and Jade were the first... Read more
EARTH HOUR 2011
Show your support for Earth Hour 2011 and join one billion people around the world who will be switching off their lights for one hour on Saturday 26 March Read more
OUR TOP 5 FAVOURITE PROPERTIES WITH SEA VIEWS
We have selected our top five favourite properties from around the world which we consider to have the best sea views; sit back, relax and enjoy the collection... Read more
BABY ELEPHANT BORN AT LITTLE GOVERNORS' CAMP TODAY!
A beautiful baby elephant was born right in front of Little Governors’ Camp bar this morning. The mother elephant wandered into camp followed by a group of other elephants. Read more
TWINS ARRIVE IN RWANDA!
We’ve recently read about the fantastic news that twins have been born among rare mountain gorilla in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Read more
JON NICHOLSON REVEIW OF YUNNAN AND FUTURE TRIPS
My review of my Yunnan photography trip is out in their magazine, this coincides with the advent of our 2011 calendar. We shall be visiting India, Tibet, Bhutan, China, it all kicks off with a short trip with Telegraph Journalist Kieran Meeke... Read more
UPCOMING FESTIVALS
Why not be a part of one of these world-renowned festivals taking place across the globe in the next few months, each completely unique and unforgettable... Read more
ANTARCTICA EVENT, 24TH FEBRUARY
On 24th February, Abercrombie & Kent in association with Neil Gayler Associates is hosting a special Antarctica event at Cheltenham College, to commemorate the forthcoming centenary of the ill-fated Scott expedition with historian Dr David Wilson... Read more
SUMMER CONCERT ON THE SLOPES OF TABLE MOUNTAIN
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Cape Town. The open-air amphitheatre concerts cater for all music tastes, from jazz, folk and rock, to big band Swing... Read more
YOUR MAASAI WEDDING?
For any couple planning the most important day of their lives, renewing their vows or even following Prince William and getting engaged, no destination is more romantic than Kenya. Read more
SAVE THE RHINO AT THE RGS
Join BBC presenter Mark Carwardine who will be talking about his most memorable encounters with rhino in the course of his travels, to raise funds for Save the Rhino. Read more
SAFARI SIGHTING AT LION SANDS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Never seen before! One of the larger territorial male leopards resident on Lion Sands kills a baby elephant. See the sequence of images... Read more
JONATHAN SCOTT TALK AT THE RGS - 14TH DECEMBER
A&K will be sponsoring a talk by Big Cat Diary presenter Jonathan Scott on lions fight for survival at the RGS on 14th December in aid of Friends of Conservation. Tickets are £15; to book, visit www.foc-uk.com/events Read more
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO - BY BEN HARRISON
"The snow will stop soon and some snow on the ground will insulate it making it warmer for the final ascent". Our guide's revelation prompted a moment of quiet contemplation. We had no reason to doubt Dismass' logic; his guidance had got us this far. Read more
NEW YEAR AT THE FOUR SEASONS LISBON
The elegant Pedro Leitao Ballroom will be the venue for the hotel's New Year's Eve dinner. You will firstly enjoy canapés, cocktails and champagne in the Almada Negeiror lounge, before sitting down at 9.00pm to a 6-course... Read more
THE MEN OF MOVEMBER
Now in its 8th year, Movember is being wholeheartedly embraced by A&K. Each year Movember, the month formerly known as November, sees the sudden sprouting of moustaches on hitherto clean shaven men around the world... Read more
INFANT WILDEBEEST RESCUED....BY A HIPPO!
Moments like these are so special that Abdul, the head guide at Sanctuary Olonana, a luxury camp in the Masai Mara, just had to share this story with us. Read more
LION KEEPS HIS PRIDE
Driving through the Masai Mara as the sun was rising and enjoying the fresh morning air blowing through the open vehicle, guests at Sanctuary Olonana were on an early morning game drive when they spotted the ‘Out of Africa’ lion pride. Read more
CAMBODIA'S OTHER ANGKOR WAT - FT WEEKEND, CLAIRE WRATHALL
Angkor Wat is one of the world’s outstanding monuments, one of dozens of sites to explore Khmer architecture, mythology and the dynamic between Buddhism and Hinduism. Even recent Cambodian history makes its presence felt… Read more
WHY NOT EAT, PRAY, LOVE?
Thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert's bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, just released as a film, Italy, India and Indonesia are enjoying their moment in the spotlight. Read more
BEST ROOM WITH A VIEW - HARRODS MAGAZINE, JULIAN ALLASON
“Travellers now want the experience of being right there in the landscape.” The trick, though, is to enjoy somewhere spectacular, like Machu Picchu, without being crowded out. Difficult, perhaps, but not impossible. Read more
A GORILLA THRILLER: GETTING CLOSE TO THE GREATEST OF THE APES IN INCREDIBLE UGANDA - DAILY MAIL, CHARLOTTE WILKINS
It's not every day that I get to have lunch with a family of mountain gorillas. But then, the Gorilla Forest Camp in Bwindi, Uganda, is full of unusual visits from delightful and surprising guests. I had just finished the remains of my picnic lunch... Read more
INDIA U-TURN ON TIGER TOURISM
Following on from our recent news item we are pleased to confirm that India has made a u-turn regarding its policy preventing tiger safaris, this comes after protests from the tourist industry, even Justin joined the debate... Read more
WELCOME TO THE HOTEL MAHARAJA
‘Are those bagpipes playing?’ I ask shortly after we’re shown to our room. ‘Yes, and drums,’ says my wife. ‘Let’s go look,’ says our daughter, wide-eyed. In the courtyard we find four bagpipers and five drummers... Read more
A SHORT FEAST OF AMALFIAN SPLENDOUR
Reaching the peak of the winding road that leads up over the Amalfi Pass is liberation in itself; the bird's eye view of the dry, crowded Neapolitan plain below is recklessly abandoned in favour of the lush wooded... Read more
SANCTUARY SWALA CAMP REOPENS AFTER £1M REFURBISHMENT
Set to become one of Tanzania’s most iconic retreats, Sanctuary Swala Camp is now fully open following a US$1.5 million rebuild. The camp offers guests a completely new safari experience of ”luxury, naturally” whilst causing minimum impact on the... Read more
THE END OF TIGER TOURISM?
The decision by India's National Tiger Conservation Authority to phase out tourism in its 37 tiger reserves is the wrong answer to the desperate problem of the plight of the Tiger. Tourists are not the biggest threat to tigers. Read more
CHILE: AN UPDATE
One of the best ways we can support Chile and its people is to keep travelling to this stunning country. Through Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy and our office in Chile, we have been collecting and donating food... Read more
UGANDA INCREASES AVAILABLE GORILLA TRACKING PERMITS FROM 7 TO 9 GROUPS
The Uganda Wildlife Authority have added two new gorilla families into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The new families, Orugonzo and the Kahungye have been fully habituated and tracking them begins from June 2010. Read more
SWIM WITH MINKE WHALE ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
An experience that truly defines “once in a lifetime - Australia is the only place on Earth, where you can swim and dive with Minke whales. Each year, during the months of June and July, the Minke whales Read more
GEOFFREY KENT'S WORLD OF BIG ADVENTURES - THE QUARTERLY, SPRING 2010
Natural wonders, the adventure-seeking Geoffrey Kent is a compelling ambassador for his company Abercrombie & Kent, creating luxury, life-changing travel experiences that he can recommend first-hand. Read more
JOSS KENT: HOW I PACK MY BAG
Joss Kent, 40, is president and chief operating officer of Abercrombie & Kent, the luxury experiential travel provider founded by his father, Geoffrey Kent, in 1962. He is responsible for 2,500 employees in 60 offices in 32 countries... Read more
THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME
Last Saturday (20th of March) around midnight, the skies of South-East Iceland were lit up by a blood-red shimmer from the lava spurting out of a rift that had suddenly opened up in the ice-capped ground next to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. Read more
ABERCROMBIE & KENT SUPPORTS EARTH HOUR 2010
Earth Hour brings together local communities and businesses to focus on climate change by inspiring consumers and organisations to turn off their lights for one hour. Read more
TRAVEL IS BACK
Geoffrey Kent, interviewed on CNBC’s “Street Signs” about trends in travel.
It’s official: travel is back. According to A&K’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Geoffrey Kent: "These are exciting times, people want to travel - it is non-negotiable". Read more
A&K PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTS EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN CHILE
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) is supporting relief efforts to build 20,000 emergency homes to assist those displaced by the earthquake and tsunami in Chile, working in partnership with Fundación Un Techo Para Chile Foundation (A Roof for Chile). Read more
A&K INDIA WINS NATIONAL TOURISM AWARD - FEB 10
At this week’s Incredible India Awards evening in New Delhi, Abercrombie & Kent India were the proud recipients of the National Tourism Award. Read more
A LITERARY TOUR OF MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG
Sipping vodka, eating blinis and traditional borsch with slivers of smoked venison in the library of a 19th century mansion; the antique bookcases barely visible through the flickering candlelight, the snow falling outside... By Anna Pasternak. Read more
A&K PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTS KIWI FOR A SECOND SEASON - FEB 10
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has confirmed its support of the National kiwi trust and Kiwi Encounter for the second time. Kiwi Encounter currently hatches over 100 eggs a season and is thrilled to announce Abercrombie & Kent’s renewed support. Read more
A LIFE IN THE DAY OF TOBY FENWICK-WILSON, AN A&K SAFARI GUIDE.
Cockerels wake me at dawn — if they haven’t been attacked in the night by genets. My four-year-old, Sita, jumps into bed with my wife, Polly, and I throw open the shutters to watch the dawn break and listen to the birdsong. Read more
GORGES TO BEHOLD, PETER HUGHES
China's enchantments catch you when you least expect them. For me it happened on the Yangtze. I was one of the world's classic river journeys through the deep granite gorges of the Wushan mountains, on a three-night cruise... Read more
WHICH WAY, MY SON? COUNTRY LIFE
How people holiday has changed hugely since the economy fell off a cliff. Travel magnate Geoffrey Kent tells Melanie Cable-Alexander his predictions. Read more
ROLL ON RIO! DAILY MAIL
Midnight in Rio de Janeiro's hippest samba club and it's sultry and sensual - just as you'd expect. All around me young Cariocas (the nickname Indians gave to the white Portuguese settlers) are dancing in ways that would get them arrested in Britain. Read more
CHARLES DARWIN FUNDRAISING CRUISE
Oceanadventures is very pleased to announce that the Official Charles Darwin Foundation and Galápagos Conservation Trust fundraising cruise, which took place in October on board the MV Eclipse in Galapagos Read more
THIS WEEKS DREAM: THE IGUACU FALLS
'Poor Niagara!' exclaimed Eleanor Roosevelt on first beholding the awesome Iguacu Falls. And poor Victoria, she could have added... Read more
CLEAR SKY ECLIPSE, MYANMAR, JANUARY 2010
There can be few more spectacular sights in the world than witnessing a solar eclipse over one of Asia's most awe inspiring medieval Buddhist sites. On 15th January 2010 at 3pm there will be an 8 minute Annular Solar Eclipse taking place in Myanmar. Read more
NEW BIO GAS PROJECT AT SANCTUARY OLONANA CAMP
The introduction of a bio gas project has made the lives of the women of the Maasai people a little easier as they no longer have to go out to fetch wood. Read more
A NEW LUXURIOUS CAMP - SANCTUARY SWALA
After a multi-million dollar renovation Swala Camp re-opened on 29th June 2009 and is looking fantastic! The new tents are larger and now include a living area, extremely spacious... Read more
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN ANTARCTICA WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF LE BOREAL
We are proud to introduce the World’s Finest Expedition Ship, MV Le Boreal. Abercrombie & Kent has chartered the spacious new MV ‘Le Boreal,’ an all-balcony expedition ship for the 2010/2011 Antarctic season. Read more
COSMIC SAFARIS AT SANCTUARY KUSINI CAMP
Most visitors come to Africa looking for the wildlife, yet strangely one of the most spectacular sights of all is hardly ever mentioned - the African night sky. Read more
MAHARAJA: THE SPLENDOUR OF INDIA'S ROYAL COURTS
V&A Museum from 10 October 2009 until 17 January 2010. As the grandeur of India’s royal courts comes to London this Autumn with the Victoria and Albert Museum’s highly-anticipated exhibition, we are delighted to support the exhibition with a... Read more
SURPRISE VISIT AT SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP
An A&K client was staying at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, located deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Read more
PROTECTING NAMIBIA'S CHEETAHS BY COLIN BARRACLOUGH
By the time I spotted Portia’s approach, she was already upon us. Perfectly camouflaged amid central Namibia’s scrub-covered plains, the cheetah had slunk silently through thigh-length grasses to materialise a few feet from our safari truck. Read more
EGYPT IS A LIVING MUSEUM, WITH PRIVATE ACCESS TO ITS SECRETS
Egypt is a living museum, with private access to its secrets, says Julian Allason. Better kept than the secrets of the Sphinx is the possibility of gaining admittance to the interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza... Read more
GATEWAY TO ARABIA BY CHARLOTTE METCALF
Oman is a charming introduction to the Middle East, says Charlotte Metcalf. My five year old daughter was already complaining of tiredness and her father was looking thunderous. Read more
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
We were delighted to celebrate Marion Davies’s 25 years with Abercrombie & Kent. A much-loved character, renowned for her candour, big smile and hearty laugh, Marion is the heart and soul of the company... Read more
YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE?
To coincide with this, we have put together a series of suggested itineraries that enable you to visit the same countries as the presenters and enjoy some of the same wildlife experiences Read more
CHARLES DARWIN ANNIVERSARY CRUISE, GALAPAGOS
October 24th is now just one month away and Abercrombie & Kent is very pleased to announce that the renowned British actress and conservation campaigner Miranda Richardson has also confirmed her participation on the cruise. Read more
ABERCROMBIE & KENT IN MYANMAR
Abercrombie & Kent’s office in Myanmar was founded in 1997, with over twelve years of operating experience within the country they are one of the oldest private travel companies in Myanmar. Read more
OMAN'S FIRST GOLF COURSE - MUSCAT HILLS
Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club is the first of its kind in the region and will be the ‘home of golf ‘in Oman. Built by Southern Golf Oman to the very highest international standards.
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ICELAND, THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE
Glaciers, icebergs, geo-thermal wonderlands and active volcanoes. Few countries can showcase the activity of Mother Nature better than Iceland. Read more
WHERE'S THE PARTY? CAP D'ANTIBES - TATLER
Plus ça change.... The Riviera's on the slow shift again. Cap Ferrat's gone all hush-hush. The Lloyd Webbers have fled, Norman Foster's sold up... Read more
AA GILL'S COLD FLUSH - SUNDAY TIMES TRAVEL MAGAZINE
One man's middle-aged pursuit of his animal passions in the Arctic.
‘It's as cold as rejection, as cold as infidelity, as cold as loneliness. This is all we have. In this wilderness, this is all we are.’ Read more
AN 11 MINUTE WORKOUT PROGRAMME
by Angus Watson for FT.com In the late 1950s a man named Bill Orban created a worldwide fitness phenomenon. He had been asked to build a workout programme for members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. His solution was 5BX... Read more
BILL AND MELINDA GATES AFRICAN ADVENTURE
The president & COO of Abercrombie & Kent on the joys of camping, and taking Bill and Melinda Gates to Africa. We had a home at Kichwa Tembo, now a luxury camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara... Read more
FIRST TERRACOTTA WARRIORS DIG IN 24 YEARS
The excavation of the 1st pit of the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xian started for the third time on June 13, 2009. The excavation work will last for about 5 years. Read more
A&K SPONSOR ANGLO ZULU WAR TALKS
Abercrombie & Kent are proud to be sponsoring a series of talks on the Anglo Zulu War in June 2009. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust are organising the talks in collaboration with Rob Caskie who will be lecturing throughout this period. Read more
GOING TO EXTREMES - MATS FORSBERG
"Only the failures, such as Scott and Franklin, are well-known." says Mats Forsberg. He's talking about the great explorers that inspired him to become an expert on the last two places on earth that are still relatively undiscovered. Read more
ICE SHELF BREAKS OFF FROM ANTARCTICA - APRIL 2009
The Wilkins ice shelf has now broken off from Antarctica. As an effect of global warming several ice shelves have shrunk in the past 30 years and six of them have collapsed completely. Read more
EARTH HOUR
On 28 March 2009 millions of people in over 4080 cities and towns in 88 countries worldwide showed their commitment for the world once again and turned off their lights for Earth Hour. Read more
ELLE MACPHERSON TRAVEL TO EGYPT FOR A LITTLE NILE IN STYLE
Elle's Egypt - Supermodel Elle Macpherson has been almost everywhere, but there was a once in a lifetime trip she hadn't tried, so she set out to do the Nile in Style with Abercrombie & Kent, a journey that would become 'one of her best' family holidays. Read more
YEAR OF THE GORILLA 2009
2009 is The Year of the Gorilla and Abercrombie & Kent are proud to be sponsoring this important year. Read more
LORD HURD VISITS CUBA WITH A&K
The former Foreign Secretary Lord Hurd visits Cuba with A&K and finds a country on the cusp of change. Read more
A TASTE OF SYRIA, CHRISTINA PATTERSON
There are treats at every turn in Damascus, from colourful souqs to dramatic architecture, Christina Patterson travels to Syria with A&K and indulges her sweet tooth. Read more
SERENE DREAM - RUBY WAX EXPLORES THE WONDERS OF THAILAND AND LAOS
The landscape of Laos is glorious to behold - and its inhabitants radiate inner calm. Ruby Wax travels to Laos with A&K to discover her spiritual side, by way of northern Thailand, a disobedient elephant and a George Clooney lookalike! Read more
Big Five: Family Adventures
Set off on one of our favourite family adventures for a trip, which will leave the whole family with wide eyes and everlasting memories. Read more
Big Five: Wildlife Encounters
Our planet is jam-packed with incredible nature which it would take a lifetime to see. After much deliberation, here are just five of our favourite Wildlife Encounters. Read more
Big Five: Wildlife Encounters
Our planet is jam-packed with incredible nature which it would take a lifetime to see. After much deliberation, here are just five of our favourite Wildlife Encounters. Read more
Guest Testimonial
We would like to express our thanks for what we have called the best holiday we have had with A&K…. Everything was incredible, we have never experienced service like this.
- SW, London
Peking to Paris Rally
Spirit of Adventure Lives On
Follow Michelle & Mike on their incredible adventure in the Peking to Paris rally and enter our competition.
A&K Philanthropy
Elephant Outreach Programme, Botswana
Sanctuary Stanley's and Sanctuary Baines' Camps introduce the children of Ngamiland to their natural heritage through positive interaction with a trio of orphaned elephants.
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