Choosing just 5 Okavango Delta safari hotspots is tricky as there are so many brilliant camps to choose from in Botswana. Don’t hate me. I'm going to make some subjective decisions here. The truth is I could list fifteen safari camps in the Okavango Delta that are great for wildlife. I ... Read more
Ask anyone with a passing interest in Africa to name their top three safari destinations and they’ll more than likely include Botswana in their list. It has a density of wildlife almost without equal in Africa, with the Okavango Delta drawing in animals from miles around. It’s also managed to ... Read more
Simon Stevenson, together with his wife Kate, has travelled to Africa with Aardvark Safaris a number of times. Simon is a wildlife artist whose work is displayed on www.abrushwithafrica.com. We asked him some questions to find out more about the man behind the easel. Please tell us a little of ... Read more
Botswana’s wilderness areas are home to exceptional wildlife. No less exceptional are the safari camps and lodges you find there like the island lodge Kwetsani in the Okavango Delta. Here’s our selection of some of the best of Botswana's beautiful lodges. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge - Eco chic Situated on a private concession ... Read more
The Masai Mara is the place many choose for a first Kenyan holiday. It’s where Big Cat Diary was based, where BBC's The Hunt filmed stunning action shots of cheetah hunting, and where the Out Of Africa film poster got its incredible scenery. What’s more, the open plains are excellent ... Read more
Botswana is one of my favourite safari destinations, and regularly tops the 'holiday destinations to visit' list in the travel press. Botswana safaris offer a glittering selection of wildlife, and an equally dazzling waterworld of the Okavango Delta. With such diverse wildlife areas, incredible and dramatic game viewing is guaranteed ... Read more
It is hard not to fall in love with Kenya: most visitors, after their first holiday, want to return to further explore secret places in Kenya. These off the beaten path regions each have their own merits with unsurpassed wildlife, easy access, and diversity of holiday accommodation. They are great for ... Read more
Safari holidays were invented in Kenya, albeit that the first safaris wouldn’t have been purely photographic. The word safari means journey in Swahili and would have been used in that region for multi-day expeditions into the uncharted African bush. Safari Holidays In Kenya Kenya offers those on a safari holiday ... Read more
If you're heading to Kenya for a safari holiday, you're probably expecting to pass through Nairobi as quickly as you can. But the timings of the direct international flights from London mean a night in the city is now necessary for most visitors. So why not make the most of your Nairobi ... Read more
Taking your children on a family safari is a magical experience. But it’s quite different to two weeks in the Mediterranean. Where to stay, what to see, and the range of safari activities to choose from can seem bewildering at the start. While every safari country offers something different and special, ... Read more
