Wild – The Serengeti The Serengeti is one of the best known wildlife habitats on the planet thanks to numerous film and TV documentaries and the efforts of some immensely dedicated conservationists. It is truly wild, with one of the world's greatest populations of large mammals strewn across an area ... Read more
Wild – The Timbavati Spreading luxuriantly over much of north eastern South Africa, the Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves, a treasure trove of wildlife in a region of exceptional natural beauty and an essential part of any South African safari. The Kruger stretches for over ... Read more
The final episode of David Attenborough’s BBC series ‘A Perfect Planet’ looked at the role humans play in the changes to the earth’s weather, oceans and living world. The alteration of these ‘life support systems’ and the impact this has on the natural world is described in vivid detail. From ... Read more
Safari activities come in many guises, with plenty more ways to enjoy the wilderness and wildlife than the traditional 4x4. Walking, riding (horses, camels and bikes), canoeing, boating, fishing - the list goes on, are all on offer if you know where to look. Mix it up a bit and ... Read more
Botswana is an exceptional safari destination, a rare combination of desert and delta, coupled with staggering amounts of wildlife. If you want a classic safari amid Africa’s iconic animals, with wonderful guiding and lovely accommodation then look no further than this irresistible paradise. Zip between safari areas by light aircraft ... Read more
If you think you’ve ‘done’ Africa, but haven’t been to Namibia you still have so much to look forward to. This phenomenally beautiful county of spectacular landscapes and unique culture is home to more wildlife than you might imagine. With nearly half the country conserved in parks or community run ... Read more
Perhaps not so widely known outside the safari industry as some of her neighbours, Zambia holds a special place in Aardvark Safaris’ history as the country where many of us fell under Africa’s spell. Remote bush camps scatter the fabulous wilderness, elegant safari houses overlook elephant-filled rivers, the walking here ... Read more
During six years' guiding in Tanzania I travelled across much of this superb safari destination. Roughly four times the size of the UK, and twice the size of California, Tanzania is a very big place, and one of the most complete safari destinations on the African continent, with phenomenal wildlife ... Read more
Perhaps best known for presenting Masterchef, it was inevitable that part of the focus for ITV’s South Africa With Gregg Wallace would be food. While it was veterinary work on a leopard in the Amakhala Reserve that made him most emotional in the first episode, his taste buds were clearly ... Read more
Current estimates suggest that there are approximately 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild. The gorillas live in family groups in the Virunga Mountains which straddle Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Visitors wishing to track these magnificent animals can do so in ... Read more