Inside this issue of Drumbeat, Spring 2025 Last year, Aardvark Safaris celebrated 25 years of crafting unforgettable safari and beach getaways, marking a significant milestone in Africa's evolving travel landscape. Today, safaris offer far more than traditional wildlife drives. From walking and canoeing to biking and aerial adventures like hot ... Read more
This Christmas, trade snow for sand and enjoy Africa's sunshine. Kenya and South Africa provide diverse options for an extraordinary holiday, catering to all group sizes. With a selection of gorgeous private homes, lodges, and camps perfect for family celebrations, set against a backdrop of exceptional wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. ... Read more
Set in the vast 850,000-acre Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Sarara offers a harmonious blend of luxury, cultural heritage, and conservation in Northern Kenya. This remote landscape is home to the Samburu people whose age-old traditions are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife. Sarara Camp ... Read more
Women across Africa are actively rewriting the narrative, demonstrating their resilience, strength, and capacity for leadership. They are a powerful force for positive change, shaping a more inclusive and prosperous future for the continent. In this latest blog, we highlight just a handful of the ways in which women are ... Read more
Hwange National Park is a vast expanse of excellent wildlife habitat in northwest Zimbabwe close to the border with Botswana. Much of it is open grassland on Kalahari sand while other parts are woodland and varied savannah. The Ngamo plains in the east are fantastic wildlife country and have an ... Read more
How do you go about planning a spectacular safari holiday? Africa is a big place - so are the numbers of styles, prices, and types of safari holiday. While it’s relatively easy to book a European beach break using Google etc., a safari is a whole different kettle of fish. ... Read more
The Sands Chale Island I like my beach lodges like my safari camps: varied activities with knowledgeable guides, very comfortable, good food, and some quirky designs and unexpected extras. The Sands Chale Island delivers this and much more as I found during a visit to Kenya in January. This private ... Read more
Phinda Private Game Reserve, from the &Beyond portfolio of properties, is a 23,000 hectare private game reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region. It lies between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the St. Lucia Wetland Park. Formed in 1990, the reserve’s diversity of habitat with seven distinct ecosystems is key to its richness ... Read more
Africa’s often been seen as a destination for a grand adventure, one that requires at least a fortnight away to explore the diverse natural beauty. A year-round destination with minimal time-zone difference, Africa lends itself to a long weekend escape or short break away. Vibrant Cape Town, the picturesque Winelands, gorilla ... Read more
Aardvark Safaris senior travel expert Sophie has handpicked a selection of Africa's most exclusive safari lodges in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. If you’re a large family or group of friends planning a safari together but are unsure where to begin, this blog is just what you need. ... Read more
