So you travelled long haul pre-children and maybe even backpacked somewhere adventurous. But since the little ones came along you’ve graduated from Center-Parcs to Mark Warner, and now you're ready for more. Can a family safari really be a sensible ambition? And if it is, why is it so good? ... Read more
Escaping the reaches of WiFi or a mobile phone signal is quite a challenge these days. For those keen to enjoy a holiday without interruption there are still pockets of Africa where you can – though even here, evading the mobile is becoming increasingly difficult. Here are some of the ... Read more
Heading off as a family in the summer and at Christmas is obvious, but there are plenty of other school holidays to use for a safari, and lots of places with great wildlife and weather to use them. Here are some great family holiday ideas you've probably never thought of: ... Read more
Bucket list experiences come thick and fast on safari and it's easy to tick off several in a single day. Whether it's riding with the wildebeest, meeting remote tribes, viewing a particular animal species or taking a mokoro through the Okavango Delta, just let us know and we can arrange ... Read more
We’ve put together several, bucket list-amazing, sabbatical holidays and thought we should share how brilliantly a jaunt to Africa can activate the re-set button. From two weeks to two months (or more), these trips can be planned as part of a worldwide holiday or stand alone, and for couples, families ... Read more
Back in 2000, soon after we started, the Aardvark Safaris’ team had nine children between the five of us. It was natural therefore for us to want to know the best countries and lodges for family safaris. Since then we’ve travelled many times ourselves, and planned many more family holidays ... Read more
Travel to Africa is back and many of our favourites have space until the end of the year. If you fancy some winter sunshine and can get away in the next few months there are deals to be done. If you can book now, it's a great time to go ... Read more
Short break Access to Victoria Falls is terrific nowadays, and carriers such as Ethiopian and Kenya Airways make it easy to get there well within 24 hours of leaving home. With the Falls themselves and fabulous wildlife viewing on offer within easy reach of the international airport, it’s a great ... Read more
The first episode of The Mating Game, David Attenborough’s latest BBC wildlife series captured some intriguing details of, among others, the private lives of ostrich, zebra and topi. The scenery where these antics were filmed is no less captivating with the spectacular plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti on ... Read more
One of the most enjoyable parts of working at a bespoke safari company is talking to clients when they come home. These chats often last an hour or more and are real highlights of our job. It’s lovely to see photos and hear about unique animal interactions, as well as ... Read more
