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August 2nd 2015  |   Wildlife Safaris, Shop, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

The Hunt Book competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has taken part.   If you 'like' our Aardvark Safaris Twitter page and retweet the following tweet you will be entered in a competition draw to win a copy of the BBC book that accompanies the BBC series ... Read more

July 15th 2015  |   Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park is one of my favourites for a holiday in Africa. The tented camps and lodges sit alongside the Zambezi River, which allows you to enjoy amazing wildlife viewing from your room, and you're free to safari on foot, by vehicle, in a canoe or by ... Read more

June 30th 2015  |   Travel  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

View the latest safari offers from Aardvark Safaris After a successful weekend joining forces at the Clubathon in June, Aardvark Safaris is delighted to have teamed up with Wentworth Club once more to offer an auction lot for the Black Tie Ball on Saturday 10th October, and to host a talk ... Read more

May 28th 2015  |   Kenya, Travel, Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, Namibia, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Viewing wildlife from an open 4wd vehicle on an African safari is great, but getting up in the air increases the thrill and there are many ways to do it throughout Africa. Light aircraft safari The quickest, most comfortable, and arguably the most exciting, way to get between safari camps ... Read more

May 19th 2015  |   Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Tanzania  |  by   Richard Smith

400,000 wildebeest calves are born each year in Tanzania's Serengeti, and many are the perfect meal for the top carnivores. How do they manage to survive and what strategies help these calves grow to adulthood in the precarious African savannah? Serengeti Mara ecosystem Wildebeest is the Dutch/Afrikaans word for ‘wild ... Read more

April 24th 2015  |   News, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

We’re delighted to announce that the winners of the recent Tusk safari raffle—donated by Aardvark and friends to celebrate Tusk’s 25th birthday—are none other than Richard and Catherine Boyd from Bermuda. A big congratulation to them both—we’re all very envious! Elephants at Sarara Camp, guests overlooking them in the pool ... Read more

April 16th 2015  |   Botswana, Family Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Richard Smith
Family fun on Wilderness Safaris’ Bush Buddies programme at Seba Camp, Botswana. Photo Dana Allen

Until relatively recently, Botswana wouldn’t have ranked among the most family friendly destinations in Africa. But a shift in thinking over the last few years has led to a good handful of camps and lodges introducing specialist children’s guides, activity programmes and accommodation. Family guides at Kerr and Downey and ... Read more

April 2nd 2015  |   Kenya, Travel, Countries  |  by   Richard Smith
Giraffe manor with giraffes outside

Kenya safari activities - 10 crazy and amazing things to try on a Kenya holiday! Gallop Alongside Migrating Zebra and Wildebeest You don’t get a better front row seat to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles than this. From your saddle you’re cheek by jowl with wildebeest and zebra ... Read more

March 25th 2015  |   Botswana, Conservation Safaris, Malawi, Countries, Mozambique, Namibia, Miscellaneous, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Top 10 Luxury Safaris in Africa 2015, we share our client's favourite properties offering the very best service, guiding and exclusive access to wildlife, fantastic cuisine and exciting activities. Wild Luxury in Namibia In 2015, Namibia celebrates 25 years of independence. A safari in this stunning country instantly immerses you ... Read more

March 19th 2015  |   Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Countries, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Exclusive Safari Lodges A round up of ten of the most delightful places to get away from the masses, sit back and relax in tranquility in these hidden escapes in Africa. Ndomo Point House, Malawi If you’ve ever fantasised about escaping to your own private paradise then Ndomo Point House, a ... Read more

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