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.

Outdoor Safari Field Bar | The African Touch

Min	Max	Unit Price
5	And more.	R14,130.00

Min	Max	Unit Price
5	And more.	R20,250.00

Min	Max	Unit Price
5	And more.	R10,260.00

Min	Max	Unit Price
5	And more.	R16,380.00

The Outdoor Safari Field Bar is a portable hardwood drinks cabinet built for lodges, tented camps and outdoor entertaining. It folds open quickly, carries everything you need for sundowners and handles outdoor conditions with ease.

This design is one of our most requested lodge pieces because it brings comfort and ceremony to any outdoor drinks setting. We build it in our Victoria Falls workshop using dense Zambezi teak and brass hardware, so it holds up well in the African outdoors.

Specifications
• Timber: Zambezi teak, selected for strength and durability
• Hardware: Solid brass
• Interior: 16 copartments for storage for bottles, glassware and bar accessories
• Finish: Outdoor wood furniture oil
• Transport: Optional heavy canvas zipped cover for protection in the back of vehicles
• Suitable for: Sundowners, lodge decks, tented camps, private homes
• Lead time: Stock available. Contact us if you require a large quantity.

What makes this Field Bar different
This bar is designed for mobility, durability and ease of use. The closed box is simple, the hardware is tough and the compartments keep everything organised when hosting guests outdoors. It works well in places where standard indoor cabinets cannot cope.

Is it suitable for outdoor and commercial lodge use
Yes. The hardwood frame and brass fittings perform well in heat, dust and humidity. The oil finish protects the timber and makes seasonal maintenance straightforward for lodge teams.

How it works in a lodge or camp setup
Open the bar in position, load your bottles and glasses and you have an instant sundowner point. Many lodges place these on decks, under canvas or at outdoor dining areas. It is easy to move, which helps when you want flexibility with your guest flow.

Comparison with our Luxury Safari Field Bar – The Stanley

FEATURE	LUXURY SAFARI FIELD BAR – THE STANLEY	OUTDOOR SAFARI FIELD BAR
Portability	A larger portable option with 18 internal compartments	More compact designed for utmost portability
Hardware & Materials	Solid brass fittings and handles. Zambezi teak box.	Rugged leather handles and corners for outdoor protection.
Protection for transport	Optional zipped canvas cover	Leather corner blocks and optional canvas cover for protection
Suitable for outdoor safari use	Lacquer finish for indoor use. Can be oiled on request for outdoor use.	Yes, Built for the rugged outdoors.

Expert insight
Most lodge teams tell us that a good field bar becomes part of their guest ritual. It adds a sense of occasion during or after game drives and gives a polished look without needing a permanent built-in bar. The key is choosing a version built from dense hardwood so it lasts for many seasons.

FAQs

Can it be used for game-drive sundowners
Yes. It folds easily and the cover helps with transport.
Can I customise the internal compartments
Yes, small layout adjustments can be made when ordering.
Do you ship internationally
Yes, please request a shipping quote.
What hardwood do you use
We use dense Zambezi teak selected for its strength and durability.
What is the lead time for large lodge orders
Lead times depend on production at the time of ordering. Please contact us for accurate lead times.

Related products
Safari Chairs, Folding Tables, Safari Accessories.

Weight	15 kg
Dimensions	54 × 44 × 41 cm
Field Bar Canvas Covers	With Canvas Cover, Without Canvas Cover
Tray Table	With Tray Table, Without Tray Table

Your oiled Outdoor Safari Field Bar receives two applications of The African Touch Furniture Oil prior to delivery. Our outlets carry stock, should you require it. We recommend you re-apply when the finish looks faded or dry. The recommended application procedure is as follows:

Wipe dust or moisture off the wood when needed and apply a light coat of furniture oil once or twice a year. If you use the canvas cover, rinse it with clean water now and then and let it dry fully before storing.

If a wet glass or similar is left on the surface it may leave a watermark. In this case please wipe the water off as soon as possible, and if necessary apply some more Satinwood 28 base. If the mark is still slightly visible you can rub with a little baking soda mixed with an equal part of water, wipe off with a damp cloth and re-apply the oil.

3 reviews for Outdoor Safari Field Bar

Rated 5 out of 5

Gregory Keith – January 31, 2024

Beautiful craftsmanship! Can’t wait to take it to the steeple chase for a nice gin and tonic!
Rated 5 out of 5

Charles Osborne – August 31, 2022

Hi Gift – the bar is great! It looks beautiful and is in great shape – thanks again.
Charles
Norwalk CT, 06853 USA
Rated 5 out of 5

Mike Brennan – December 11, 2020

All delivered to Lusaka this morning. Looks very very fine.

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When you make your enquiry we will discuss delivery options with you.

Camps and lodges:

For camps and lodges in Southern Africa we can quote on delivery
with our transport or you may arrange collection.
For East Africa and beyond it is often more convenient for us to
quote containerised freight for large orders and air freight to nearest
airport for smaller orders.

International Orders:

Certain knock down products can be delivered by courier direct to you.
Slightly cheaper is to organise air freight to your nearest airport.
For large orders we can quote containerised delivery by sea.

Smaller orders in Southern Africa:

We will quote for delivery by courier or our transport depending on your location.

Payment.

For orders to Africa, Europe, Australia, and North America we provide a
Certificate of Origin so that duty is not payable in your country of destination.

Orders supplied from stock we request payment in full when the order is placed.
For products made to order we request a 50% deposit on order
with the balance paid on completion.

Due to the stresses and strains that a Field Bar can be subject to, we cannot offer a lifetime guarantee on this product. However, we do offer a one year warranty against defects in construction or material.

Please note that the timber used to hand make an African Touch Field Bar is a natural hardwood that varied in colour and grain, so no two parts of a field bar will look the same nor will two field bars. Natural knots and growth cracks may be present, but these will not affect the integrity of the piece, but rather add to its charm and appearance.

The African Touch will not in any circumstances be liable for any claim which falls outside the scope of our warranty or for any consequential damages whatsoever.

We offer 10% discount for orders of 5 or more Outdoor Safari Field Bars. Professional designers and decorators can contact us for trade pricing and discounts. .

Delivery and payments

When you make your enquiry we will discuss delivery options with you.

Southern Africa

Our Southern Africa Rand pricing excludes delivery.

Camps and Lodges:

For camps and lodges in Southern Africa we can quote on delivery with our logistics partners or you may arrange collection from one of our showrooms.

Individual orders:

We will quote for door to door delivery by courier or our transport depending on your location or you may arrange collection from one of our showrooms.

International Orders:

Our International US dollar pricing includes door to door delivery to most destinations.

Should there be additional charges for remote delivery this will be communicated to you at the time of final quotation.

Depending on your location, duties and clearance fees into your country may apply and will be communicated to you by the shipping company or their local agent at the time of goods arrival.

For orders to Africa, Europe, Australia, and North America we provide a
Certificate of Origin so that duty is not payable in your country of destination.

Payment.

Orders supplied from stock we request payment in full when the order is placed.
For products made to order we request a 50% deposit on order
with the balance paid on completion.

Outdoor Safari Field Bar

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