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December 23rd 2022  |   Christmas Safaris and Holidays, Beach, Maldives, Countries, Miscellaneous, Seychelles  |  by   Alice Gully

If kicking back for some barefoot luxury on a tropical beach is more your kind of thing than sleigh bells and snowballs, then Christmas 2023 could be the year to plan a fantastic Indian Ocean holiday. Where better to escape the everyday (and winter) than at one of the idyllic ... Read more

December 20th 2022  |   Christmas Safaris and Holidays, Miscellaneous  |  by   Lucinda Rome

Book now for Christmas 2023:  If you’re looking for a completely different Christmas, why not use the downtime over this festive period to plot an incredible adventure for 2023. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to end the year on a literal high? Africa is ripe for extraordinary wildlife experiences, ... Read more

December 12th 2022  |   Family Safaris, Christmas Safaris and Holidays, Kenya, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

Multi-generational holiday - book now for Christmas 2023 While we all may dream of an idyllic Christmas where the whole family is gathered to celebrate, there’s rarely the opportunity for the entire clan. Next year, why not plan a very different kind of holiday, where everyone can be together on ... Read more

December 5th 2022  |   Family Safaris, Countries, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous, South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands  |  by   Becky Thomson

A family Christmas to remember - book now for Christmas 2023 With schools and many offices shutting shop for the Christmas holidays, the seasonal break provides the perfect excuse to swap the depths of winter for adventures in sunnier climes. It’s a magical time to be exploring Africa, whether that’s ... Read more

November 17th 2022  |   Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, Tanzania  |  by   Jo Ainscough

One of the archetypal safari destinations, Tanzania has long loomed large in the imaginations of those searching for the best that Africa has to offer. However, thanks to the array of activities now on offer at many of the camps, there’s more than enough to justify staying in one place ... Read more

November 11th 2022  |   Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, South Africa  |  by   Tansy Shingleton

With many African countries offering a wonderfully rich variety of experiences, it’s easy to plan an incredible safari holiday in one destination. Maximising your precious holiday time by minimising your travel once you reach Africa makes a lot of sense, especially if you are travelling with children. Many lodges are ... Read more

October 28th 2022  |   Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, Zambia  |  by   Robyn Wauchope

With many African countries offering a wonderfully rich variety of experiences, it’s easy to plan an incredible safari holiday in one destination. Maximising your precious holiday time by minimising your travel once you reach Africa makes a lot of sense, especially if you are travelling with children. Many lodges are ... Read more

October 19th 2022  |   Family Safaris, Kenya, Travel, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Richard Smith

With many African countries offering a wonderfully rich variety of experiences, it’s easy to plan an incredible safari holiday in one destination. Maximising your precious holiday time by minimising your travel once you reach Africa makes a lot of sense, especially if you are travelling with children. Many lodges are ... Read more

September 30th 2022  |   Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

Inside this issue of Drumbeat, Autumn 2022 It’s been a busy summer at home and abroad as clients have finally travelled and enjoyed trips that have been long awaited. Guides are excited to be back guiding clients and it seems, from the photographs clients have shared with us, that the ... Read more

September 22nd 2022  |   Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous, Zambia  |  by   Lucinda Rome

This is a country close to my heart, as I worked here for a number of years before joining Aardvark Safaris, including a stint as the manager of a private house in the South Luangwa. We'll get there in a bit, but first let's look at what a safari in ... Read more