Away from the Masai Mara, the Rift Valley lakes and Amboseli National Park in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, Kenya has some little known parks away from the gaze of the majority of visitors. Meru National Park Meru National Park is a little visited gem which ought to be better known; ... Read more

Wildlife migrations are often ancient patterns of movement, and always driven by seasonal variations in climate and food supply. One of the oldest and most significant in East Africa was that of wildebeest moving from Amboseli to Nairobi National Park, now stifled by development along the southern edge of Nairobi ... Read more

We're often asked if it's possible to stay at a camp in Kenya's Masai Mara where there's a swimming pool.  Twenty years ago there were very few camps we could have suggested but today there is a lovely selection scattered across the plains of the Masai Mara and adjoining private ... Read more

Africa is wonderful right now, as recent testimonials affirm there really is no better time to travel. For many of our clients the burning question is ‘but HOW can we travel to Africa?’ With hotel quarantine on return to the UK as the first stumbling block but Mauritius on the ... Read more

Seeing a rhinoceros, the two horned beast that seems to be a relic of the age of dinosaurs, in Africa's wilderness is one of life’s greatest thrills. Many of us wonder how we can help the conservation efforts involved in protecting some of the remaining rhino, and Aardvark Safaris is ... Read more

Astonishing wildlife mixed with a wealth of activities warrants Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s most prized destinations. A safari here offers a quintessential ‘Out of Africa’ experience to delight veteran safari-goers and new travellers alike. There's no question that Kenya is a knockout safari country, and best of all ... Read more

Aardvark Safaris has been arranging the best holidays with the very best guides and hosts in Africa for over two decades. We know them all, and can help our clients realise their dreams of experiencing Africa in the company of a true 'Old Hand'. Our favourite hosted safaris include: Fly ... Read more

Private conservancies are areas of land set aside for wildlife habitat and conservation. Often landowners choose to do this themselves or, as in the case of the Masai Mara Private Conservancies, tourism operators lease land from Masai landowners. Conservancies differ from national parks and reserves in that they are not ... Read more

Kenya is one of the most popular destinations for our clients’ holidays. It is incredibly versatile, with brilliant options for honeymoons, anniversary and birthday celebrations, families and multi-generational safaris. It is well known to many British because of our colonial and military associations, and the large ex-pat community that lives ... Read more

“One can get in a car and see what man has made. One must get on a horse to see what God has made." Riding safaris are among the most popular holidays we plan so we were wondering what our loyal safari steeds are up to during this worldwide pandemic. ... Read more