A safari is different from a ski holiday or a fly and flop on the beach in that, traditonally, there's been no discounting in a last minute scramble to fill beds. The best safari camps are small, typically accommodating fewer than 20 people, with some having only three tents. Many ... Read more
'Eco' and 'conservation' are big words in the safari industry right now, with camps and lodges keenly aware of the need to protect the delicate environments in which they operate. There are myriad interesting schemes on the ground - the following is just a small snapshot of some that have ... Read more
Jess has recently returned from a South African riding safari with Wait a Little, who run superb rides in Big Five wildlife areas adjacent to the Kruger National Reserve. She and co-owner Gerti Kusseler had a chat one evening over a sundowner. How do you choose the horses? We’ve got ... Read more
Luggage is limited on light aircraft, so safari goers generally need to pack light. However different African countries, and internal airlines, have difference weight allowances. While you will need to check your particular safari holiday, we’ve listed the main ones here as a general guide. Botswana: Luggage, including camera equipment ... Read more
Your iPhone or smartphone can be upgraded to your travel camera if you enhance it with these handy accessories. Joby GripTight ONE GP Magnetic Impulse This portable tripod can be attached to trees or posts with its flexible wrap around legs. It’s a great way to help eliminate shaky images ... Read more
A few days on the beach complement a safari perfectly. It’s a great way to prepare for, or relax after, the early morning safari starts. If you are travelling as a family, it's something we'd particularly recommend. The variety of accommodation spread along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline – from ... Read more
Africa is at its best and most fun when you share it with family or a group of friends. The increasing numbers of exclusive safari houses provide perfect accommodation for these types of holidays, and offer private guides, completely flexible activities and dining, and even specially tailored menus if you ... Read more
If you’re looking for a family holiday with a difference we’d urge you to try a safari. Yes, you might be met with the odd raised eyebrow accompanied by ‘are you sure it’s safe, won’t the children get bored’ (it is and, no, they won’t) but weather that and you’ll ... Read more
Anna looks after the concierge side of things at Aardvark Safaris, working with properties to ensure clients are well looked after and generally making sure our holidays just offer that little bit extra. She and her husband used to run a lodge in Kenya and have just returned from a ... Read more
Inside this issue of Drumbeat, Winter 2020: The pick of 2020’s new safari camp openings Ask the Expert: Becky shares her tips planning safari holidays Zambia's Zoological Delights – Jess rounds up the Key safari areas Seychelles, Mauritius and Maldives – what you will find where Northern Tanzania – but ... Read more