Our travel experts regularly explore Africa, gaining access to the newest lodges, tracking complex migration patterns, and, most importantly, testing the continent’s most exclusive and exciting activities. From private helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta to important conservation work, our team have done it. A truly tailored safari demands a ... Read more
Every year, over a million wildebeest and zebra embark on an incredible circular journey between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara. This Great Migration is fuelled by the relentless pursuit of fresh grazing and water, following the seasonal rains. A riding safari during this time offers an unparalleled and exhilarating ... Read more
Our team of Travel experts have mapped out what a full year on safari could look like with their guide to an African safari - where to visit and when to go. Africa and the Indian Ocean offer sunny skies and incredible wildlife no matter the season. Here, we share ... Read more
Fraser and Carrie-Ann took their sons, Aaron and Jake, on a three-week family safari to Tanzania. Their journey started high on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and finished on the savannah, where the family was rewarded with epic wildlife sightings, including the extraordinary spectacle of the wildebeest migration. Fraser shares ... Read more
Each summer, Aardvark Safaris welcomes an intern to the team, offering valuable insight into the workings of the travel industry from tailoring safaris to operations and marketing. This year, we were delighted to have Louisa (CC for short) join us in the office. Below, she shares her reflections on life ... Read more
In May, I travelled to Malawi for the first time, eager to see what the ‘warm heart of Africa’ was all about. The adventure to Malawi begins long before you set foot on its red earth. Flying Ethiopian Airlines turned out to be a pleasant surprise – on time, friendly ... Read more
Last year Jo arranged a Botswana safari for Marc, a client who wanted to combine riding, wildlife, and time to relax with his wife. The journey brought together one of the country’s finest riding safari camps, from which Marc has written a fabulous account. What began as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, ... Read more
When most people picture a safari, they imagine golden savannahs bathed in sunlight, herds of wildebeest on the move, or elephants lumbering towards a water hole. This is only half of the safari. In fact, nightfall in the wilderness opens the door to an entirely new adventure. A night safari ... Read more
Julia Cassels is an artist known for her vivid paintings and sculptures of African wildlife. She developed a deep understanding of her subjects while living in Zambia and Tanzania for a decade, which enables her to capture the essence and movement of the animals in her work. At the start ... Read more
A holiday in Madagascar offers an exotic mix of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, famous for its enchanting lemurs and idyllic beaches. It’s a magical destination but one that requires some careful research and planning due to its limited infrastructure. Our top tip is to not cram too much in, and ... Read more
