Who owns Beyond Safaris?
Joss Kent
Joss Kent was heir apparent to his father’s travel-adventure outfit before he left to run one of its main competitors. Now he has restored a site in Kenya that was once home to the family camp—and hopes to modernize the safari experience for the 21st century.
Who owns Ngorongoro Crater Lodge?
the andBeyond portfolio
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is one of the most iconic and recognized safari lodges in all of Tanzania, if not Africa! As part of the andBeyond portfolio, the lodge sits on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater – the largest inactive caldera in the world and today, one of the most diverse and unique wildlife havens on Earth.
Where is andBeyond based?
Our Phinda Story It all started in 1991 with the creation of Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Phinda, meaning ‘the return’ in Zulu, has become the most compelling realisation of our dream to create sustainable conservation through responsible tourism.
Who is andBeyond?
andBeyond is one of the world’s leading luxury experiential travel companies, designing personalised high-end tours in 15 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America. We also own and operate 29 extraordinary lodges and camps in Africa’s iconic safari and island destinations.
Who started andBeyond?
Geoffrey Kent
Joss Kent is a born adventurer. Son of LUX columnist and Abercrombie & Kent CEO Geoffrey Kent, Joss left behind the family legacy to run luxury travel company, andBeyond.
Who is Joss Kent?
Joss Kent, CEO of andBeyond, doesn’t care for the term “luxury safari.” As the head of a company that operates exclusive safaris and tours in Africa, Asia, and South America, he makes it clear that conservation is a priority. “That term degrades what we are trying to do,” Kent says.
Is Ngorongoro under tanapa?
Tanzania Parks are run and managed by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and unlike game reserves, conservation areas like Ngorongoro and game controlled areas like Loliondo, no human habitation is allowed inside the parks.
How big is Serengeti National Park?
5,700 mi²Serengeti National Park / Area
Who started CC Africa?
“CC Africa was cofounded in 1991 by Dave Varty, whose vision was based on his and his brother John’s experience over two-and-a-half decades at family-owned Londolozi in the Sabi Sand.
What area is Phinda in?
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres) of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
When was andBeyond founded?
1991
The year was 1991 In 1991, &Beyond (then called Conservation Corporation Africa or CC Africa) was launched with the creation of Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Who owns AndBeyond travel?