Under Canvas

Anderson Wheeler’s quintessential East African camping experience - blending an unrivaled intimacy with nature, with superb hospitality, great food, and Edwardian comforts.
What distinguishes our Under Canvas experience from all others is not just our Edwardian décor and vintage style tents, but the professionalism and enthusiasm of our camp crew, the quality and delightful variety of our food, and our meticulous attention to every detail.
While staying true to our origins as a classic East African camp, we provide the superb service of a fine boutique hotel: your laundry done every day by your personal valet, your shoes brushed and cleaned every night, your private tent cleaned and beds made every morning while you are out on your game drives, and many spontaneous kindnesses. Our guests often comment that getting to know our friendly and professional staff was one of the unexpected pleasures of their safari.
Each of our roomy vintage-style tents is insect-proof, and have large windows hung with heavy curtains easily opened to enjoy the pure air of Africa, or closed for complete privacy. A curtained doorway leads from your sleeping area to a well-lighted dressing room, furnished with campaign washbasin and chair, mirrors, and a vintage steamer trunk wardrobe for your clothes. Two adjoining curtained compartments contain an old-fashioned bucket shower in one section, and a modern flush loo in the other. Our specialty is bringing all the personal touches of a fine hotel to the heart of wild Africa.