What types of businesses does The African Touch supply furniture to?

The African Touch supplies bespoke and standard hardwood furniture to safari camps, game lodges, boutique hotels, private residences, and hospitality venues across Africa and internationally. We work closely with interior designers, decorators, architects, lodge owners, and camp operators.

Can The African Touch create custom furniture for a lodge fitout?

Yes. We specialise in bespoke furniture fitouts tailored to each project. We work within your design brief to produce custom pieces in Zambezi teak, mahogany, and other African hardwoods, combined with leather and brass detailing.

What hardwoods does The African Touch use?

Our primary materials are Zambezi teak (Rhodesian teak) and African mahogany — both prized for their durability, grain beauty, and suitability for the African climate.

Does The African Touch ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide. Pricing is available in both USD and South African Rand depending on your project location.

How long has The African Touch been making safari furniture?

The African Touch was founded by Richard Lowe and has been crafting handmade African hardwood furniture for over 28 years, supplying lodges, camps, and homes across Africa and globally.

What is campaign furniture?

Campaign furniture is a style of portable, foldable furniture originally designed for 18th-century British military officers on expedition. The African Touch reimagines this classic style through an African lens, crafting pieces from solid hardwood, leather, and brass for use in safari lodges, camps, and homes.

How do I place an order or request a custom furniture quote from The African Touch?

To place an order or enquire about a custom furniture project, visit theafricantouch.co.za and use the Request a Quote function, or contact us directly via our Contact page. For trade and hospitality partners, register through our Trade Partners page to receive our full catalogue and pricing in your preferred currency. We recommend including as much detail as possible about your project — including dimensions, timber preferences, quantity, and any design references — so we can provide an accurate quote.

What information do I need to provide to commission a custom furniture piece or lodge fitout?

To get started on a bespoke furniture commission, it helps to share your project brief, preferred hardwood (such as Zambezi teak or African mahogany), desired dimensions, finish and upholstery preferences, quantity required, and your delivery location. If you are outfitting a lodge or camp, details about the space, aesthetic direction, and any architectural drawings or mood boards are also useful. Our team works closely with you throughout the design process to ensure the final pieces are exactly right for your project.

What is the lead time for custom or made-to-order furniture from The African Touch?

Lead times vary depending on the complexity and scale of your order. Standard in-stock pieces are available for dispatch more quickly, while bespoke and made-to-order items — particularly large lodge fitouts or custom-designed pieces — typically require a longer production lead time. We recommend contacting us as early in your project timeline as possible so we can confirm availability, schedule production, and allow adequate time for international shipping if required.

Can The African Touch match existing furniture or replicate a specific design for a fitout project?

Yes. We regularly work with interior designers and lodge owners who need new pieces to complement or replace existing furniture. Provided a design falls within our brand scope and can be executed in our hardwood materials and construction methods, we are happy to work from photographs, drawings, or detailed briefs to produce pieces that align with your existing aesthetic. Get in touch with our team to discuss your specific requirements.

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Safari Wine Cooler

Made to Order From From: R3,000.00 More options available

Camp Table

Made to Order R13,000.00

Bwindi Bed

Made to Order From From: R30,300.00 More options available

Mosi-oa-Tunya Bed

Made to Order From From: R22,500.00 More options available

Mkushi beds

Made to Order From From: R21,200.00 More options available

Camp Wardrobe

Made to Order From From: R32,700.00 More options available

Canvas Camp Wardrobe

Made to Order From From: R33,300.00 More options available

Campaign Trunk

Made to Order From From: R12,600.00 More options available

Campaign Chest

Made to Order R42,400.00

Caprivi Campaign Canvas Chest

Made to Order R22,700.00

Campaign Bedside Table

Made to Order R6,900.00

Campaign leather luggage rack with leather straps

Campaign Luggage Rack

Made to Order R9,100.00

Folding Leather Luggage Rack

Made to Order R7,600.00

Swahili Daybed

Made to Order R22,700.00

Hwange Leather Field Bar

In Stock R8,600.00

Bazaruto Double Leather Drinks Carrier

In Stock R5,500.00

Savuti Leather Scotch Case

In Stock R6,600.00

Tsavo Mini Leather Field Bar

In Stock R6,900.00

Safari Leather Cooler

Made to Order R12,000.00

Leather Crystal Glass Carrier

In Stock From From: R6,400.00 More options available

Mana Wine Carrier

In Stock R4,500.00

Safari Coffee Table

Made to Order From From: R3,800.00 More options available

Roosevelt Coffee Table

Made to Order From From: R3,185.00 More options available

custom hardwood coffee tables for safari lodge bedrooms

Hemingway Coffee Table

Made to Order From From: R8,900.00 More options available

Butler’s Tray Coffee Table

Made to Order R8,500.00

Slatted hardwood luggage rack by The African Touch

Slatted Luggage Rack

Made to Order From R6,600.00 More options available

Camp Dressing Table

Made to Order From R19,700.00 More options available

Bedside Table

Made to Order R5,500.00

Selous Sideboard

Made to Order R54,500.00

Zanzibar Safari Bookcase

Made to Order R16,400.00

Zambezi Chest of Drawers

Made to Order R28,800.00

Umwindsi Desk

Made to Order R39,300.00

Executive Desk

Made to Order R63,500.00

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Zambezi Teak Sun Lounger

Made to Order R13,500.00

Clip On Drinks Tray for director's chairs

Director’s Chair Drinks tray

In Stock R900.00

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Discover Our Range of Africa Furniture Online.

The African Touch Furniture Collection brings you exquisite hardwood furniture crafted from the continent’s most resilient timbers. Our unique finishing process coaxes out the wood’s natural, stunning beauty, creating pieces that, with a little care, only grow more magnificent over time.

Our African-inspired Safari Lodge Furniture pieces are handcrafted with generous timber thickness rarely seen elsewhere, giving each item a sense of unparalleled solidity and permanence. Our master artisans create a wide range of pieces, from outdoor and Safari Lodge Furniture to seating, living room sets, bedroom items, and even field bars.

Whether you are a Safari Lodge owner looking to furnish a new space, a homeowner seeking to bring Safari Decor and a love for Africa into your home, or a Trade Partner searching for exceptional quality, our African Wood Furniture provides the perfect blend of strength, style, and incredible value.

Inspired by traditional British Military Campaign designs and enhanced with special elements, each piece of Safari Furniture is both practical and stylish.