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On the Ground in Africa Since 1992

"The business of life is about the acquisition of memories.
In the end that's all there is"

"The best way to predict the future is to create it"

Founded in 1992 the Malcolm Ainscough Collection represents a collaborative partnership of the finest private safari guides and pilot-guides in Africa. Exploring this vast and enchanting continent is our life’s work and joy and each member brings with them significant experience and a genuine love of Africa’s wild places.

We believe in ethical ecotourism as a crucial component in both conservation and economic growth. Most importantly, we are all linked by the common thread that is the pleasure we take in sharing Africa, in all its myriad guises, with our guests.

Be it your first or your fiftieth, every African safari is a special experience. We understand just how deeply profound these experiences can be, and are in a unique position to ensure that every bespoke itinerary we design maximizes every moment you share with us in Africa.

With up to 20 experienced guides constantly exploring the African continent, we always have access to current first-hand information from every safari destination across this great continent.

We do not offer set departure date tours, but carefully design every individual safari with dedicated personal attention.

Whether travelling with a private guide or in a personal capacity on one of our itineraries, every guest leaves our shores a friend and returns as part of the family.

Safaris

Partners

Raison d'Etre

“We have worked closely together for twenty years and the professionalism of this team is surpassed only by their humanity.”

Keith Vincent

CEO, Wilderness Safaris

“We have really enjoyed getting to know and understand the Malcolm Ainscough Collection as a business, but more importantly as people. Their clients want the best, often using private aircraft and private guides throughout their safaris to ensure smooth point to point logistics and a peerless field experience. This sits well with us at &Beyond, working in partnership with the Malcolm Ainscough Collection to maximise the benefits to the guest of our tour operating and ground handling capabilities seamlessly integrated with great lodges and world class local guides.”

Joss Kent

CEO, &Beyond

“We are proud to have worked closely with the Malcolm Ainscough Collection for many years now – a partnership that shares our passion for Africa, its people and the conservation of its magnificent landscapes and wildlife.”

Liz Biden

Owner, Royal Portfolio

“We have been welcoming Malcolm and his team to MalaMala for over 25 years and are always impressed by their attention to detail, devotion to their guests and overall professionalism. We look forward to continuing this special relationship.”

Alison Morphet

Managing Director, Mala Mala

“Singita has worked with Malcolm and his team for many years, and we believe that their
business model supports the future of safari travel professionals. It takes personal commitment
and careful planning to craft an unforgettable safari experience, and to design itineraries that
seamlessly suit the needs of clients. Malcolm’s team is dedicated to conservation in Africa and their thorough understanding of the experiences they plan on behalf of their clients honours the beauty of this continent. They are undoubtedly among those that I regard as real professionals in the safari business.”

Greg Dogan

CEO, Singita