Done the wildebeest migration or climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro? Looking for a quirky beach idea or prepared to chance your arm with the weather? Here’s a quick look at some less obvious but no less wonderful African activities.

Chimps, cichlids, cheetahs: how do you like your lakes? We’ve come up with a few of our favorite freshwater destinations each with eye opening wonders both above and below the surface.

New trips, camps and ideas for 2011 - from quad biking in Botswana to island hopping Mozambique.

The names of Robin Pope, Richard Bohnam and the late David Rattray will always be synonymous with Africa and superb guiding. What tends to be forgotten is that there's now a new generation coming through - they may not be the famous names of old, but we think they're every bit of good. Here's our current hotlist:

A round up of some new camps, lodges and trips that have caught our eye.

Where would an Aardvark consultant choose for a honeymoon? Africa, of course. Alice McVittie (or rather, now Alice Gully) divides three weeks into beach, bush and desert for the perfect introduction to married life.

Four countries and six locations – an epic tailored honeymoon.

Worldwide fishing specialist Aardvark McLeod opens for business.

A selection of ideas for celebratory trips in Africa.

A plea not to be led only by the glossy brochure, slick website and promise of the Big Five. John’s comments on luxury safaris.

A selection of well priced camps in Southern and East Africa.              

Following his article in our last newsletter (An African plea for visitors, not aid) we asked lodge manager and former guide, PJ Dunning, about his favorite Africa books. Here are his choices.

Alongside the more expensive safari camps are a host of excellent affordable small camps and lodges.

A Selection of new ideas for travel in 2008                                      

Francis Naumann spent around five years leading overland expeditions through Africa. We asked him to put pen to paper to describe just a few of his experiences.

Have you always wanted to go on safari but not been able to persuade the right person to share your dream with you?

Former guide and lodge manager Peter Dunning (PJ to his friends) has spent his life in the African bush. Here he argues that tourism, not aid, is what will help Africa develop without sacrificing its wildlife.

We regularly add a few nights on the beach to the end of a safari itinerary. But for something a bit different, what about a few nights sailing around the African coastline?

I love to fly, but when I spotted our six seat plane sitting on an empty runway in the middle of Kenya, my excitement jack knifed into panic. Karly reports on her recent light aircraft experiences in Kenya.

Aardvark and specialist riding safaris

Clients are often rather surprised to hear that we are very happy to come and visit them at home and it can be out of hours. We promise we won’t ask you to drop your trousers.

Introducing children to the thrill of Africa is not only great fun, but also an unforgettable and educational experience. We outline here some of the issues to consider when planning family vacations in Africa.

Family trips are the fastest growing area of our business. John visits two families to help them plan their itineraries.