View the latest safari offers from Aardvark Safaris After a successful weekend joining forces at the Clubathon in June, Aardvark Safaris is delighted to have teamed up with Wentworth Club once more to offer an auction lot for the Black Tie Ball on Saturday 10th October, and to host a talk ... Read more

I love a pool; more for swimming in than lazing alongside, and our clients often cite a swimming pool in their must-haves for their safari holiday. Indeed, one of the most relaxing ways to spend downtime when you are on safari is to cool off for a dip in a ... Read more

With UNESCO World Heritage Sites sites scattered across the African continent, I thought I’d round up some of my favourite, together with some of the reasons I believe they're worth a visit and how you might see them on an African holiday. Okavango Delta, Botswana This is one of just a ... Read more

Viewing wildlife from an open 4wd vehicle on an African safari is great, but getting up in the air increases the thrill and there are many ways to do it throughout Africa. Light aircraft safari The quickest, most comfortable, and arguably the most exciting, way to get between safari camps ... Read more

400,000 wildebeest calves are born each year in Tanzania's Serengeti, and many are the perfect meal for the top carnivores. How do they manage to survive and what strategies help these calves grow to adulthood in the precarious African savannah? Serengeti Mara ecosystem Wildebeest is the Dutch/Afrikaans word for ‘wild ... Read more

I made a comment to a friend recently that it was only in 1999 that the ‘family safari’ was invented. The surprise on her face was palpable. Of course, African parents would have been taking their children on safari many years earlier than that but it was around then that ... Read more

We’re delighted to announce that the winners of the recent Tusk safari raffle—donated by Aardvark and friends to celebrate Tusk’s 25th birthday—are none other than Richard and Catherine Boyd from Bermuda. A big congratulation to them both—we’re all very envious! Elephants at Sarara Camp, guests overlooking them in the pool ... Read more

Until relatively recently, Botswana wouldn’t have ranked among the most family friendly destinations in Africa. But a shift in thinking over the last few years has led to a good handful of camps and lodges introducing specialist children’s guides, activity programmes and accommodation. Family guides at Kerr and Downey and ... Read more

Kenya safari activities - 10 crazy and amazing things to try on a Kenya holiday! Gallop Alongside Migrating Zebra and Wildebeest You don’t get a better front row seat to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles than this. From your saddle you’re cheek by jowl with wildebeest and zebra ... Read more

Top 10 Luxury Safaris in Africa 2015, we share our client's favourite properties offering the very best service, guiding and exclusive access to wildlife, fantastic cuisine and exciting activities. Wild Luxury in Namibia In 2015, Namibia celebrates 25 years of independence. A safari in this stunning country instantly immerses you ... Read more