EMAIL SIGNUP CONTACT AGENT LOGIN About Abercrombie & Kent Abercrombie & Kent began on the plains of Africa, where Geoffrey Kent and his parents, Valerie and Colonel John Kent, pioneered a new style of luxury adventure travel in 1962. From modest beginnings, A&K grew into a globe-spanning network of companies, opening destinations previously inaccessible to visitors and establishing a new benchmark for experiential travel. Today, we are the world’s premier luxury travel company, with an unrivaled legacy of creating memorable, inspiring adventures in more than 100 countries on all seven continents. Our approach combines singular service, authentic local expertise and beyond-the-guidebook insider access, all of which come together to create a journey of a lifetime, every time you travel with us. Unparalleled Global Reach A&K has over 55 offices in more than 30 countries, a global family consisting of more than 2,500 dedicated travel experts. Chief among them are the Resident Tour Directors® who lead each group departure, providing unmatched on-the-ground expertise with A&K local guides contributing along the way. We offer everything from inspiring small-group journeys to Luxury Tailor Made Travel, Luxury Expedition Cruises and Private Jet journeys, and we are consistently recognized as the gold standard for luxury travel by professionals and guests alike. With incomparable expertise and a passion for authentic discovery, Abercrombie & Kent reveals every destination from a true local perspective — and with a level of style and service beyond the reach of any other travel company. Geoffrey Kent, Founder, Co-Chairman and CEO Geoffrey Kent was born on safari and grew up on his family’s farm in Kenya. At 16, he became the first individual to motorbike between Kenya and Cape Town. After serving in the British Army, Geoffrey returned to Kenya and established Abercrombie & Kent with his parents, building it over the years into the world’s premier luxury travel company. Geoffrey was a founding member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), serving as Chairman for six years. In 2021 he was awarded the WTTC Global Icon Award and named an Honorary Member. He was named to the British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame in 2012 for inventing the concept of experiential travel by bringing the same sense of adventure found on safari to destinations around the world. He continues to travel the world interviewing guides, scouting locations and ensuring that the standards he and his parents established nearly 60 years ago remain in place on each and every A&K journey. Safari: Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer Safari tells the story of Geoffrey Kent’s remarkable life in his own words and is an essential addition to any traveller’s bookshelf. Learn more about the book here. Learn More About Abercrombie & Kent Recognized Worldwide as a Leader in Luxury Travel Abercrombie & Kent sets the standard for luxury and service in the travel industry, recognized by guests and travel professionals, year after year. See Our Awards Committed to the Industry's Highest Standards Abercrombie & Kent maintains active memberships with many associations and adheres to their standards of excellence. See Our Affiliations Changing Lives through A&K Philanthropy Established in 1982, A&K Philanthropy (AKP) is dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods in the communities where our guests travel. Learn More SERVICES Agent Services A&K Brochures Marco Polo Club Guest Protection Program Passports & Visas Guest Information Form Terms and Conditions Fly with A&K Travel Store Gift Certificates EXPLORE MORE Press Room Request Photos Blog Videos Webinars ABOUT A&K About Us A&K Philanthropy Awards Affiliations Careers Contact Us OTHER A&K SITES A&K Villas A&K Philanthropy Geoffrey Kent Safari Store The Americas © 1996-2021 Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC. All rights reserved. CST#2007274-20 | Phone: 630 725 3400 Legal Cookie Preferences Privacy Notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information