The South African 'Grand Tour' by luxury train One of the best ways to view this vast country is to take a luxury train journey. It’s just one country on a map, but South Africa arguably has greater diversity than many continents. You can sunbathe on the beach alongside penguins at Boulders ... Read more
Drumbeat Autumn 2015 Inside this issue of Drumbeat Autumn 2015: Francis looks at what’s on offer in Tanzania which he describes as one of Africa’s most complete safari destinations. Lucinda tracks Zimbabwe’s return to the fold. In the start of a series of interviews with our sales team we talk to ... Read more
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
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
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
Adventurous travellers looking for an alternative safari experience will enjoy the exciting new mountain bike safari in Tanzania. Starting in Tarangire National Park which is compact, beautiful and something of a hidden gem, guests ride into Lake Manyara National Park where habitat varies from grassy floodplains, acacia woodland and to ... Read more
From advanced selfie sticks to gift vouchers that aid conservation to a clip-on iPhone camera lens, we’ve pulled together our top ten gift ideas that we think will delight the African safari and wildlife fan in your life. Advanced Selfie Stick: Plymouth-based Selfie Pods have an advanced selfie stick available for ... Read more
World Food Day 2014 has given us a chance to reflect on the work many of the safari camps do behind the scenes with local communities. In some cases it’s ‘giving a man a fish’ while in others it’s more akin to ‘teaching a man to fish’. School food programmes ... Read more
It's not just the young who enjoy safari holidays. We have a number of clients who are travelling well into their eighties, and with our knowledge of literally hundreds of properties we can suggest accommodation and activities to suit all ages. If grandparents want to bring the family then that's ... Read more
The busy schedule on my recent Zambia educational trip kept me on my toes and on the move daily, taking in highlights including Livingstone and the impressive Victoria Falls, the stunning Lower Zambezi National Park and the game rich South Luangwa National Park. There was, however, one night I was ... Read more