Explorations are unhurried safaris under canvas, exploring some of Africa’s most remote corners, yet with all the comforts and amenities. Our Exploration safaris take advantage of exclusive locations, mostly in private concessions, offering our guests a select, spectacular journey through pristine areas enjoying the most outstanding wildlife viewing in Africa. Our guides have years of experience and an extensive knowledge of, and passion for, the areas in which they work.
Designed to maximize wildlife viewing in diverse and varied habitats, every aspect is aimed at making guests feel part of the land, from innovative, newly designed tents to styled furnishings of cotton and brass, from game viewing vehicles to the cuisine, deliciously prepared on an open fire. Explorations camps are pre-erected before guests arrive in camp; the tent interiors have been redesigned to create a sense of stepping back in time.
Explorations are for small groups of up to 8 guests, or tailor-made for private groups. There are two types of Explorations, each with its own style of accommodation: Discoverer and Adventurer.
Fully serviced Discoverer safaris expertly combine luxury lodges with camping in walk-in Meru-style tents, elegantly designed in ‘old brass’ and teak, pure cotton linen, hanging canvas wardrobe and sumptuous beds. Our camp is lit by hurricane lanterns and 12v electricity with each tent enjoying en-suite and private flush toilets and hot water bucket showers. A full bar and dining area is set under our 8m x 5m dining tent, complete with teak director chairs and candlelight.
On Adventurer safaris, a philosophy of partially serviced camping exists with tin styles, thus setting the tone for an adventurous but comfortable wilderness experience. Each large 3m x 3m dome tent is fully furnished with comfortable camp stretchers and bedrolls (with pure cotton linen), a bedside table (with 12v electricity) and two small luggage racks. Each camp has two separate flushing toilet systems and two hot water bucket shower systems. Amenities and towels are also provided. Camp is lit with hurricane lanterns and has a 5m x 5m dining area, set with metal director chairs and tables with linen tablecloths.
