Our Story
Our path to becoming an exclusive tour operator
It all started in the desert
Between endless sand dunes, under a sky full of stars – where the world becomes quiet and only the essential remains. Here, in the midst of the Omani desert, our first idea was born in 2014: to create journeys that are not just seen, but felt.
What began as a single tent in seclusion became the origin of Take Memories. No standardized luxury product, no pre-packaged experiences – but a place where time doesn't matter and real memories are created.
This philosophy has accompanied us to this day: journeys that begin with you. With what moves you. With what you are truly searching for.
We pursue one goal
Luxury is not what shines – but what remains. We believe that true exclusivity lies in experiencing the right thing at the right time in the right place. Whether silence or adventure, vastness or intimacy, solitude or encounter – we curate experiences that suit you.
From private desert camps under the starry sky to intimate gorilla encounters in the misty forests of Rwanda – our journeys are as unique as you. We work with experts who know the extraordinary because they have experienced it themselves. With hosts who not only show you their home but share it with you. And with a sense of detail that makes the difference.
Our journeys do not tell stories – they write yours.
The beginning: Canvas Club
2014, somewhere in the vastness of Oman. Two travelers, one idea, and a few tents they set up by hand. Philip Eichkorn and Stefan Ullsperger did not want to build a classic luxury hotel – but a place that feels different. Canvas Club Glamping was born: a mobile camp that connects travelers with the magic of the Orient without distorting it.
Here, between sand and silence, we realized what truly makes a journey. Not the comfort – but the feeling. The feeling of having arrived. Not feeling like a tourist, but as part of an experience that remains.
From that moment on, we knew: Every journey should be like this. Tailored. Authentic. Touching. The idea for Take Memories was born.
From the desert to the world
What began in the dunes of Oman should not end there. The idea of shaping journeys in a new way led us further. In 2015, we founded Take Memories – a brand that is not oriented towards destinations but towards emotions.
From Bhutan to Botswana, from hidden mountain huts to private islands – our journeys follow no fixed plan. They follow a feeling. Your feeling.
Take Memories: Tailored expertise
We have learned: Some experiences deserve special attention. That's why we have created specialized brands that focus on individual destinations.
Canvas Club – for authentic adventures in the land of deserts and oases.
Safari Memories – for journeys that take you deep into the heart of the wilderness.
Gorilla Memories – for unforgettable encounters in the misty forests of Africa.
Each of these journeys is thoughtfully designed – with deep knowledge, genuine passion, and the aim to create memories for a lifetime.
Today: A world full of possibilities
Take Memories today stands for handpicked experiences, expert knowledge, and journeys that last. We are always on the lookout for the extraordinary – and often it lies not in the obvious.
Our journey is far from over. Where does yours lead?
Tell us what you are looking for – we will create a journey that is exactly what you need.