There's a particular kind of magic in galloping across an open plain with the people you love most, the dust billowing up behind you, a dazzle of zebra in the distance. Going on a group riding safari with your friends or family isn't just a holiday; it's a shared adventure ... Read more

Dreams of a safari in Africa evoke images of iconic wildlife, epic landscapes, and sundowners against a stunning backdrop of the setting sun. A safari is the perfect multi-generational family holiday with something for everyone from tiny tots to grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Whether celebrating a big birthday, a retirement, ... Read more

If you can ride and you're looking for your next adventure, a mobile riding safari in Africa should be at the top of your list. The choice can feel overwhelming, and finding the right ride through your own research isn't easy. That's where we come in. Once we know a ... Read more

I’ve always been drawn to the world from above. As a child, I remember hiking mountains, following cliff paths and loving school and Brownie PGL adventure trips. I suppose my head for heights began there. At university, I spent my summers as a high ropes instructor, swinging through the trees ... Read more

The annual floodwaters are sweeping into the Okavango Delta, and the transformation is simply spectacular. Elephant swim between islands, leopard watch from the branches above, and red lechwe bound through the shallows as the plains transform into a shimmering, lily-filled wilderness. In Botswana, the word pula means both 'rain' and ... Read more

Luggage is limited on light aircraft, so safari goers generally need to pack light. However different African countries, and internal airlines, have difference weight allowances. While you will need to check your particular safari holiday, we’ve listed the main ones here as a general guide. Botswana:  Mack Air Luggage allowance, ... Read more

Older than the dinosaurs. Tougher than an asteroid. Built to cross entire oceans on nothing but instinct and the Earth's magnetic field. Sea turtles are, by any measure, extraordinary reptiles and five of the world's seven species call the coastlines of Africa and the Indian Ocean home. Meet the ancient ... Read more

The golden rules of safari dressing, before you zip your bag, remember the "Three L’s": Layers, Linen, and Landscape-tones. Stick to light tones like khaki, green, blue, and oatmeal to blend in with the bush. Remember that light aircraft require soft-sided bags to fit into small holds. The ultimate 2026 ... Read more

For those who love horses, the question is never just where you're going; it's who you're going with. At Aardvark Safaris, we believe that a truly exceptional riding safari isn't just about the landscape you ride through or the wildlife you encounter along the way; it's about the horses beneath ... Read more

Nothing beats drifting off to sleep to the sounds of the African bush: the nocturnal grunts and growls of the lion, the honks of hippo, or the mournful howls of a hyena reverberate deep within you. Waking up in a star bed to the warm glow of sunshine and a ... Read more