Vivopower's Tembo Secures Definitive Order from The Safari Collection in Africa
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced that its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV, has secured an order for EV conversion kits from The Safari Collection, a luxury safari company in Kenya. The Safari Collection, established in 2009 by Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley, owns prestigious properties including Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp, and Solio Lodge.
This marks Tembo's second order from an African safari company, following Asilia Africa's order in February 2025. The Safari Collection chose Tembo's solutions after evaluating alternatives, citing superior technology and cost-effectiveness. The partnership aims to electrify their safari vehicle fleet, aligning with the company's commitment to sustainable environmental practices and conservation efforts in Kenya.
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) ha annunciato che la sua controllata, Tembo e-LV, ha ottenuto un ordine per kit di conversione EV da The Safari Collection, un'azienda di safari di lusso in Kenya. The Safari Collection, fondata nel 2009 da Tanya e Mikey Carr-Hartley, possiede prestigiose strutture tra cui Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp e Solio Lodge.
Questo rappresenta il secondo ordine di Tembo da parte di un'azienda safari africana, dopo l'ordine di Asilia Africa a febbraio 2025. The Safari Collection ha scelto le soluzioni di Tembo dopo aver valutato altre opzioni, citando una tecnologia superiore e un buon rapporto qualità-prezzo. La collaborazione mira a elettrificare la flotta di veicoli safari, in linea con l'impegno dell'azienda verso pratiche ambientali sostenibili e la conservazione in Kenya.
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) ha anunciado que su subsidiaria, Tembo e-LV, ha asegurado un pedido de kits de conversión EV de The Safari Collection, una empresa de safaris de lujo en Kenia. The Safari Collection, fundada en 2009 por Tanya y Mikey Carr-Hartley, posee propiedades prestigiosas como Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp y Solio Lodge.
Este es el segundo pedido de Tembo por parte de una empresa de safaris africana, tras el pedido de Asilia Africa en febrero de 2025. The Safari Collection eligió las soluciones de Tembo tras evaluar alternativas, destacando la tecnología superior y la rentabilidad. La asociación busca electrificar su flota de vehículos safari, alineándose con el compromiso de la empresa con prácticas ambientales sostenibles y esfuerzos de conservación en Kenia.
VivoPower International PLC(NASDAQ: VVPR)는 자회사 Tembo e-LV가 케냐의 고급 사파리 회사인 The Safari Collection로부터 전기차 전환 키트 주문을 확보했다고 발표했습니다. The Safari Collection은 2009년 Tanya와 Mikey Carr-Hartley가 설립했으며, 기린 매너(Giraffe Manor), 사사브(Sasaab), 살라스 캠프(Sala's Camp), 솔리오 로지(Solio Lodge) 등 명성 높은 숙소를 운영하고 있습니다.
이번 주문은 Tembo가 아프리카 사파리 회사로부터 받은 두 번째 주문으로, 2025년 2월 Asilia Africa의 주문에 이은 것입니다. The Safari Collection은 여러 대안을 평가한 후 Tembo의 기술 우수성과 비용 효율성을 이유로 솔루션을 선택했습니다. 이번 파트너십은 케냐에서 지속 가능한 환경 보호 및 보존 노력을 지지하며 사파리 차량을 전기차로 전환하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ : VVPR) a annoncé que sa filiale, Tembo e-LV, a obtenu une commande de kits de conversion EV de The Safari Collection, une entreprise de safaris de luxe au Kenya. The Safari Collection, fondée en 2009 par Tanya et Mikey Carr-Hartley, possède des propriétés prestigieuses telles que Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp et Solio Lodge.
Ceci constitue la deuxième commande de Tembo auprès d’une entreprise de safari africaine, après celle d’Asilia Africa en février 2025. The Safari Collection a choisi les solutions de Tembo après avoir évalué diverses alternatives, citant une technologie supérieure et un bon rapport qualité-prix. Ce partenariat vise à électrifier leur flotte de véhicules de safari, en accord avec l’engagement de l’entreprise en faveur de pratiques environnementales durables et des efforts de conservation au Kenya.
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft Tembo e-LV einen Auftrag für EV-Umrüstsätze von The Safari Collection, einem Luxus-Safari-Unternehmen in Kenia, erhalten hat. The Safari Collection, gegründet 2009 von Tanya und Mikey Carr-Hartley, besitzt renommierte Unterkünfte wie Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp und Solio Lodge.
Dies ist Tembo's zweiter Auftrag von einem afrikanischen Safari-Unternehmen, nach dem Auftrag von Asilia Africa im Februar 2025. The Safari Collection entschied sich nach Prüfung verschiedener Alternativen für die Lösungen von Tembo, da diese technologisch überlegen und kosteneffizient sind. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die Safari-Fahrzeugflotte zu elektrifizieren und entspricht dem Engagement des Unternehmens für nachhaltige Umweltpraktiken und Naturschutz in Kenia.
- Secured new EV conversion kit order from prestigious luxury safari company
- Second major African safari company order in 2025, showing market penetration
- Customer cited Tembo's solutions as superior and more cost-effective than competitors
- Order size and financial terms not disclosed
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VivoPower's Tembo secures second safari EV conversion order, showing niche market traction, though financial impact remains undisclosed.
VivoPower International's announcement represents a positive development for its wholly-owned subsidiary Tembo e-LV, marking their second order for electric vehicle conversion kits in the African luxury safari market. Following their initial order from Asilia Africa in February 2025, this new business with The Safari Collection demonstrates emerging commercial traction in a specialized sector.
The Safari Collection represents a strategic client, operating prestigious properties including the world-renowned Giraffe Manor in Kenya. This association places Tembo's technology in high-visibility luxury tourism operations where sustainability initiatives receive substantial attention. The client's explicit statement that they "evaluated a number of alternative options" before selecting Tembo because "their solutions were superior and more cost effective" suggests a competitive advantage in this niche application.
The safari industry presents distinct operational advantages for EV adoption: remote locations where fuel logistics are costly, predictable vehicle usage patterns, and environmentally sensitive settings where noise reduction enhances wildlife viewing experiences. Electric safari vehicles can potentially improve core customer experiences while addressing operational challenges.
However, the announcement lacks critical details required to assess financial significance. No information is provided about order size, monetary value, delivery timeline, or revenue impact. While securing a new customer is inherently positive, without quantifiable metrics, it's impossible to determine the material impact on VivoPower's financial performance.
For context, specialty vehicle electrification represents a distinct market segment from mass-market EVs, focusing on converting existing vehicles for specific applications rather than competing with major automotive manufacturers. Success in this safari niche could potentially create reference cases for adjacent markets with similar requirements.
The Safari Collection is a world-renowned luxury safari company and owner of the Giraffe Manor
This is another leading safari company in Africa that has placed an order with Tembo
The first order was from Asilia Africa announced in February 2025
Tembo's solutions selected to drive sustainable safari experiences across Kenya
LONDON, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tembo e-LV, has secured an inaugural order for its EV conversion kits from The Safari Collection, owner of luxury properties in Kenya, including the Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, Sala's Camp and Solio Lodge.
Established in 2009 by conservationists and safari entrepreneurs, Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley, The Safari Collection is a privately owned portfolio of distinctive luxury camps and lodges set in some of the most breathtaking locations across Kenya. Born from a deep passion for sharing the magic of Africa with the world, the company has grown into a leading name in bespoke safari experiences. With a strong focus on sustainable environmental practices and community empowerment, The Safari Collection plays a vital role in creating meaningful economic opportunities for the people of Kenya, all while preserving the extraordinary natural heritage of the region.
Tanya Carr-Hartley, Co-Founder of The Safari Collection, said: “At the Safari Collection, our commitment to preserving Kenya’s wild beauty goes hand in hand with innovation. Partnering with Tembo to electrify our vehicle fleet is a natural extension of our mission – to offer world-class safari experiences while treading lightly on the land we so deeply cherish. This is not just about mobility; it’s about sustainability, legacy, and protecting the places we love for future generations.”
Mikey Carr-Hartley, Co-Founder of The Safari Collection, said: “Our lodges are located in some of the most pristine, remote landscapes in Africa. Switching to electric safari vehicles helps ensure these extraordinary ecosystems remain intact – not only for our guests today, but for our children tomorrow. After having evaluated a number of alternative options, we decided to proceed with Tembo as their solutions were superior and more cost effective than other offerings in the market.”
Matthew Nestor, VivoPower’s Global Head of Partnerships and Sales, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with The Safari Collection, an organisation whose values of conservation, innovation, and local stewardship closely mirror our own. By electrifying their safari fleet, they’re not just leading by example in eco-tourism, but also proving that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, even in the most rugged environments.”
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Established in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focussed on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. VivoPower’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel covering Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
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About The Safari Collection
Founded by Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley in 2009, The Safari Collection is a family-run portfolio offering immersive experiences at six unique properties in the finest locations in Kenya. The Carr-Hartleys are a family passionate about adventure, the spectacular un-spoilt wilderness areas of their home country and protecting it for future generations. It is from this pioneering spirit and love for Kenya’s wildest corners that The Safari Collection was born. The energy and passion of their dynamic team flows through everything that they do. The Safari Collection's authentic, first-hand knowledge spans the entire region to create unique, cutting-edge experiences.
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