Riding in Africa's wilderness is unlike any other safari and probably takes you as close to nature as you’ll ever get. Your horse acts as the best 4x4, covering the ground effortlessly and accessing areas way beyond any motorised safari. It’s an exhilarating, peaceful and entrancing way to explore some ... Read more

Step into a hide and you enter another world of wildlife viewing.  These fabulous observation posts whether fixed, floating, up high or down low, offer an enthralling and peaceful way to spend a few hours.  Some are even set up for overnight stays to catch the wildlife at dawn and ... Read more

With so much incredible scenery and wildlife, an African safari goes hand in hand with a desire to capture the experience on camera. Those moments on “film” are the ultimate way to share the story of your safari, and there’s no better way to experience the thrill of great wildlife ... Read more

Riding safaris are a wonderful way to view Africa’s scenery and wildlife.  Experienced riders can enjoy exhilarating safaris, riding at speed alongside plains wildlife or quietly tracking elephant and buffalo.  For the less experienced  who would still like some riding during a safari, there are plenty of options for shorter, ... Read more

How to plan the perfect riding safari 1. Plan ahead The best riding safaris take only a few riders at a time and fill up quickly so you need to be booking well ahead of your proposed holiday.  Riding safaris that run on scheduled dates are usually launched a year ... Read more

As one of the volunteers and key fundraisers at Kivuli Trust Kenya, I’d like to take the opportunity to share our story. Kivuli Trust was established to support children with mental and physical disabilities who attend Gilgil Special School alongside a mainstream neighbouring school. These “forgotten” children receive specialist education ... Read more

Kenya offers some really special places to stay that can be taken on an exclusive basis whether you are two people or twelve, on safari or at the beach. With its amazing wildlife and pristine white sand beaches, the country has plenty to offer including superb camps that cater for ... Read more

We all know travelling with teens comes with its unique set of challenges: they operate in a different time zone to other humans, can have the attention span of a goldfish and really only like hanging out with other teens—much less Mum and Dad. So is it mad to plan ... Read more

An African safari is a trip of lifetime and a family holiday many believe is best experienced when children are older and can really appreciate all that it offers. We have over 25 years' experience organising family holidays here at Aardvark Safaris, that's a statement we would heartily dispute.  Safaris ... Read more

Following a life-long passion for birds of prey and after living and working with birds in the Australian outback for several years, I consider my love of birdwatching is now a very healthy addiction. I’ve been fortunate to spend time birdwatching in the Americas, Southeast Asia and on home soil ... Read more