Stories from Africa

2024 was an extraordinary year of adventure and unforgettable memories. From exploring 13 African countries to hosting 502 guests across 111 safaris, we celebrated countless special moments. Here are some of our favourite highlights and insider tips from an incredible year on this remarkable continent.

Our private camps offer front row seats for some of the best wildlife encounters on earth: tented havens tucked away in Kenya’s best conservation areas, without another soul in sight.

We get a lot of questions about what life is like in our luxury safari Mobile Camps and what a typical day looks like for those joining our ultimate safari adventure. So, we thought we’d give you a sneak peek into a day in the wild, sharing some fun highlights of camp life and what you can expect!

From helicopter safaris, quad biking, mountaineering and gorilla trekking to kite surfing, swims with whale sharks, releasing turtles and sailing dhows, we’ve some fantastic summer memories with friends, old and new.

Tsavo is an unbelievably special corner of Kenya. It is one of the world’s largest - but least populated - wildlife sanctuaries, particularly well known for its vast herds of elephants, and one of our favourite spots for those guests that really like to travel with purpose.

Imagine a place so remote and untouched that the hustle and bustle of everyday life feels like a distant memory. Miavana is nestled on the secluded island of Nosy Anko, surrounded by pristine beaches and natural beauty. Here, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where the only sounds are the gentle lapping of waves and the rustle of palm trees in the breeze.

Eating is a serious business at Africa Born HQ. We’re all keen foodies and - on any given trip - we immediately head off to check out the local cuisine.

Lamu's unique blend of Swahili traditions, vibrant markets, and the gentle lapping of the Indian Ocean waves charms all who set foot in this quiet corner of Kenya.

Very few people know what a pangolin is; fewer still (including some of Africa’s best guides) have seen one. But - take it from us - these quirky-looking beasts are absolute ninjas.

An Africa Born mobile camp is the ideal wilderness adventure for kids. Every day in the bush sparks an adventure. Stage your very own Maasai Olympics, take on the camp crew in a game of volleyball, build campfires and toast marshmallows, find ‘the little five’ or play Poo Dunnit: the ultimate (stinky) way to track wildlife.

Nothing comes close to a night under canvas in a luxury private safari camp pitched just for you. Africa Born's mobile camps aren't (as their name might suggest) West Coast tech conventions for start-up whizz-kids! In fact, they're quite the opposite.

ForRangers is a cause close to our hearts. Not only do they support thousands of wildlife rangers, who risk their lives every day protecting Africa's most endangered species, but they do so by organising truly epic expeditions and adventures.