Vast, untamed, and relatively undiscovered, Zambia is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. It’s a favourite of the Aardvark Safaris team, with several members having spent time working in the stunning South Luangwa Valley. Along with very beautiful and fertile wildlife habitats, it has some fantastic geographical features, such as ... Read more
Exploring the African wilderness on horseback is a magical experience. No vehicle, no noise – just you and your horse crossing the landscape. If you are an accomplished rider, you may already have done a multi-day riding safari, covering many miles while following the wildlife. It’s an exhilarating option and ... Read more
Capable of living in any habitat with a plentiful supply of food and water, the elephant is native to 37 African countries. Although most of their range is in protected land, habitat loss and poaching pose long term threats, and with numbers currently around 415,000 the species is on the ... Read more
Africa is home to an incredible array of primates, ranging from baboons and monkeys commonly found across various countries, to those with much more restricted habitats, like lemurs, which are native only to Madagascar. These primates with limited ranges often top wildlife enthusiasts' 'must-see' lists. In this article, I'll explore ... Read more
In this latest blog Dereck Joubert, a pioneer film maker and CEO of Great Plains Conservation shares his top tips on how to level up your photography skills and make the most of your safari. Sitting amongst a pride of lions recently, I could feel their energy, the steady breathing ... Read more
Riding safaris are a popular and exciting way of viewing Africa’s incredible scenery and wildlife. There’s nothing more memorable than cantering alongside a giraffe or galloping amidst the great wildebeest migration. The quality of your guide plays a crucial role in shaping your safari experience and is the foundation for ... Read more
Having a father working within the travel industry means I have been incredibly lucky to experience some truly wonderful things. This self drive trip to South Africa to celebrate finishing high school was no exception. (view my condensed itinerary here.) We began our three-week adventure at Ants Hill just above ... Read more
You can’t get any further west in Tanzania than the shores of Lake Tanganyika. It is so remote that the light aircraft that takes you from the safari hub of Arusha needs to stop and refuel halfway. The airstrip ends at the lake shore, so I was mightily relieved when ... Read more
Safari has long been synonymous with the ‘Big Five’ but what, you ask, is the Northern Five? At Aardvark Safaris we like to encourage people to visit more than one region when on safari, for a change of landscape, habitats, and biodiversity. A visit to northern Kenya might just reveal ... Read more
Samara is widely regarded as one of the best places on the continent to view cheetah in the wild. A once thriving, biodiverse ecosystem of grasslands, South Africa’s Great Karoo dwindled into a dry and desolate landscape, losing most of its wildlife to farming, fences and firearms. Over the past ... Read more
