My journey through Botswana and Zambia was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life, filled with unforgettable moments, breathtaking scenery, fascinating wildlife, meaningful cultural encounters, and adventures that constantly reminded me how incredible the world truly is. From watching hundreds of wildebeest stretch across the horizon and seeing lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, and the rare brown hyena in their natural habitats to riding safari vehicles through deep water, sleeping beneath the stars on the Ntwetwe Pan, flying over the Okavango Delta in a helicopter, fishing on the Zambezi River, and experiencing the immense power of Victoria Falls, I enjoyed every moment. My favorite experience was meeting the San people because learning about their traditions, history, connection with nature, music, language, and way of life gave me a completely different perspective on happiness and what truly matters in life. Throughout the journey, I found myself slowing down and appreciating things I often overlook, from a beautiful sunrise or sunset to a quiet breeze in a hammock, a conversation with someone from another part of the world, or simply watching animals live freely in their natural environment. I had never experienced nature on such a magnificent scale, and the vast landscapes of Africa taught me that life is not a race and that taking time to pause, recover, explore, and enjoy the world around me is just as important as working toward the future. I returned home with countless memories, a deeper appreciation for nature and different cultures, a greater understanding of the world, and a renewed sense of excitement about life and everything still ahead of me.

I have now had the pleasure of three trips booked through Aardvark Safaris (Kenya/Seychelles, Maldives, and SA/Zambia/Malawi/Botswana) and every time they have been absolutely brilliant.

They always take time to understand what you are looking for so they can tailor their trips to suit your family. We have done this through interactive Teams meetings that my son can be involved.

The camps we have stayed at have always been brilliant, well chosen and exactly the values and ethos we are looking for. The trips have always been perfectly planned and executed and the team are always available to answer queries.

I’d have no hesitation in recommending them. They have been recommended twice already to friends who have also had wonderful experiences.

We will be back in two years to go to Namibia and Zimbabwe and will absolutely be in touch again!

Thanks to Jo and Christine

We enjoyed another fantastic African adventure organised brilliantly by Aardvark Safaris. Robyn Wauchope was amazing, right from the first enquiry, with advice on where to travel in Tanzania from her experiences and we had the most incredible experience in Ikuka camp in Ruaha National park - what a place! We then had a lovely stay in Emerson Spice hotel in Stone Town which was a wonderfully decorated boutique hotel right in the centre with the most amazing roof top terrace for breakfast. We finished our trip with a relaxing time at Seacliff resort in Zanzibar which was perfect with the most beautiful sunsets. We cannot recommend Aardvark safaris enough - there were a few last minute flight cancellations and they sorted it all out giving us invaluable peace of mind! We are already planning our next trip! Thank you so much to Robyn and all the team at Aardvark - they know how to do Africa!

100% recommend Aardvark Safaris. Lucinda planned us our dream safari to South Africa followed by Mauritius. From the very first call to enquire about budgets and potential destinations, Lucinda listened to all of our requirements and totally understand what we wanted from this special trip. She tailor made an itinerary which allowed for rest days giving us several options for lodges and hotels in both destinations for different budgets. Once booked she was always available to answer any questions and offer advice. The holiday itself was simply superb, the hotels and lodges were all exceptional and the holiday ran so smoothly thanks to all the planning. This is a holiday which we will always remember, just amazing from start to finish.

Aardvark is a fantastic team of organized, friendly and professional travel experts with flawless communication, who listened to our wishes and needs and came up with great suggestions adding to the adventurous spirit my daughter and I had in mind when we decided to travel to Botswana. We were met by a great network of local experts to insure an unforgettable African holiday. Highly recommend the mobile safari, it allows for the full immersion experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, the food delicious and the animal spotting amazing. Best trip ever!

We had a fantastic time. The Staff at Aardvark Safaris were very helpful. We stayed at Speke camp in the Masai Mara and Safari Cottages in Ol Pejeta. Both places were fantastic and everyone took excellent care of us. We have made many wonderful memories that will last us a lifetime.

This was a trip of lifetime for my family and created wonderful memories. I had no idea what to expect but Aardvark Safaris exceeded all expectations with their careful organisation and eye to detail from the very minute we landed in Kenya to the site chosen for our safari and then onward to Malindi and our departure from Kenya.

Lucinda and team were always on hand to answer the various questions we had prior to the trip.

We then spent time on the east coast in Malindi talking about our experience and reminiscing about what we saw and the wonderful people we met.

Incredible!!

Aardvark safaris took excellent care of us and crafted an itinerary that was tailored for our family traveling with an 11 year old daughter. We explored diverse landscapes including the dunes in Namibia to the remote Hwange national park in Zimbabwe. The transitions were seamless and the lodges took extra care to make the experience unforgettable. The Imvelo properties were the perfect mix of rustic and luxury and allowed for great wildlife sightings. We were lucky to see the African painted dogs twice! Thanks to Jo at Aardvark safaris for her attentive care and service! We are already thinking about our next adventure!

Staying at the Elephant Watch Camp in Samburu National Park was out of this world. The day trips on Safari in an open jeep were magnificent, with our guides William & Peter who were Samburu tridesman. They managed to find all the animals we wished to see. The accommodation was far better & completely different than expected. It was welcoming, spotlessly clean & so relaxing. Brilliant showers - the best ever!!
The food was outstanding, plentiful using fresh local produce. Evening meals were sometimes served by the river with log fires.
The Samburu tribe people were an absolute joy to be with. They were friendly, informative, very humorous & went out of their way to help us. All the staff in the camp led by Bernard were wonderful & helpful people.
One of our highlights of our camp stay was watching the sun going down after a walk to the top of a hill & where we were greeted with a big open fire & the Samburu tridesman dressed in their fabulous local clothes singing & chanting songs.

After leaving the Elephant Watch Camp reluctantly we headed south to Chale Island & again we were certainly not disappointed. The Hotel room was very spacious with a balcony & stunning views.
Gorgeous beach & pools should you prefer. Towels were given for the beds & also a rolled up for your neck. Really first class
There were several restaurants serving delicious foods with local fresh fish & other local produce. The breakfast served gorgeous fresh fruit including Prosecco.
If you wanted there was lots of activities. We went on a great Kayaking experience which was a two hour guided kayaking tour through the Mango Forest. It was lots of fun, tranquil & we spotted lots of bird life.
Unfortunately again our fantastic stay came to an end but It’s something we will never forget !!

We would like to say a huge thank you to Aardvark Safaris for the meticulous & thoughtful planning of our holiday.
There choice of location, accommodation were First Class & there recommendation of VIP meet & greats at the airports was hugely beneficial. We never had to worry about any aspect of travelling as all our needs were taking care of.
A holiday of a lifetime!

We have just got back from a truly amazing Safari in Botswana bookend through Robyn at Aardvark Safaris. Initially we were recommended to them by a friend of ours. Well what a recommendation that was, it was so easy to book, Robyn took care of everything for us and it worked out perfectly from start to finish. Her knowledge was amazing which I think made our holiday so amazing and stress free.
The only downside is that it was so good, we are both so in love with Botswana and can’t wait to go back and do it all over again. The best holiday we have ever had and we have travelled all over the world.