Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is a luxury travel company founded in 1962 by Geoffrey Kent in Nairobi, Kenya. Kent organized his first safari at the age of 16, using a modified Land Rover. The company grew from its East African safari roots into a global luxury travel operator with over 55 offices in more than 30 countries. A&K pioneered the concept of luxury tented safaris, introducing en-suite bathrooms, fine dining, and generator-powered electricity to bush camps in the 1960s and 1970s.
The company offers a wide range of travel experiences beyond traditional safaris, including small-group journeys, private jet expeditions, river cruises, family trips, and tailor-made itineraries. A&K operates in over 100 countries and has been a leader in expedition-style luxury travel, running trips to destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, and remote Pacific islands. The company also operates luxury expedition yachts.
A&K established its philanthropic arm, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP), in 1982. AKP focuses on education, healthcare, enterprise development, and conservation in the communities where A&K operates. The organization has funded over 40 projects worldwide, including schools in Kenya, clean water initiatives in Tanzania, and conservation programs in Botswana.
The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and maintains significant operations in the United States, Australia, and across Africa. A&K's safari offerings span East and Southern Africa, with properties and partnerships in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. The company was acquired by Heritage Luxury Group in 2019.