Newsletter Articles

Flying is Fun?
Author: Karly Short

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 light aircraft experiences in Kenya.

New for 2008

A Masai on an American safari

When we go on safari and leave behind our familiar surroundings, we are often surprised, amazed, delighted and sometimes taken aback by what we see. What does a Masai guide make of his first visit to the USA?

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?

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

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.

A selection of well priced camps in Southern and East 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.

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

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 holidays in Africa.

Riding Safaris

Aardvark and specialist riding safaris

Have you ever thought of having a party in Africa?

A selection of ideas for celebratory trips in Africa

New cure for Flyfish Fever

Worldwide fishing specialist Aardvark McLeod opens for business.

Four countries and six locations – an epic tailored honeymoon.

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.

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.

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.