St Valentine's Day - surely the day for rose petals spread across bedclothes, corny anonymous cards professing love, and an overpriced steak dinner for two. Not at Aardvark Safaris. It's the day to declare our love for our namesake and share the story of how Adam Bannister at House In ... Read more
Experience the beauty of the De Hoop Nature Reserve on foot. This is a mix of coastal walks, sea life, fynbos, comfortable accommodation and wonder. Follow the spectacular nature walks along the scenic trails and footpaths, secluded beaches, secret coves and rugged fynbos covered coastline of De Hoop Nature Reserve, ... Read more
If you’ve been on one or multiple African safaris you’ll be familiar with the adrenalin rush of a close encounter with a leopard and the heart-stopping sounds of the bush outside your tent at night. But there are other ways to enjoy a natural high on holiday in Africa. Whether ... Read more
Too often these days travelling is seen as a necessity for going on holiday rather than an experience in and of itself. Sometimes it’s easy to forget the pleasure that can be taken when we make the journey an integral part of the trip. This year, why not take a ... Read more
This is a safari where action and adventure meet. The first cycling safari of its kind in the Okavango Delta, you’ll get to explore the ancient elephant paths that have shaped the Botswana landscape for centuries, by bike. With two professional cycling safari guides, one at the front and one ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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