There is somewhere in Africa and the Indian Ocean with sunny days and great wildlife year-round. If you are looking for inspiration, here are some of our favourite places to visit on safari month by month. January – A magical time to enjoy superb wildlife in Kenya’s extensive reserves. The ... Read more

With its stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife, and some of the most romantic accommodation anywhere on the planet, Africa is a superb honeymoon destination. Each country offers something unique and the African coastline is home to some of the world’s prettiest beaches. We know that a honeymoon is an incredibly important ... Read more

This is certainly one of the questions we are often asked about gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda. It’s closely followed by “How long are the gorilla treks?” While we cannot give a definitive answer, we’ve set out our expert opinion below to give you a good idea as to ... Read more

We can still plan you a magnificent safari in 2022 but do get in touch soon - time is of the essence. If you’re looking a little further ahead, this is the perfect time to start planning for 2023 (or beyond). Get everything in place now then sit back and ... Read more

If you are looking to reconnect, restore your soul and rejuvenate after a challenging couple of years then we’ve got some great ideas to inspire you. These family safari suggestions combine adventure, superb wildlife experiences, charismatic guides and beautiful lodges. All you could possibly want on your next holiday. Zambia ... Read more

Safari works on so many levels as a celebratory holiday and is a wonderful choice as a last hurrah before children flee the nest. So well in fact, that my own children – who at 26 and 27 are well past the nest fleeing stage - will still drop everything ... Read more

Escaping the reaches of WiFi or a mobile phone signal is quite a challenge these days. For those keen to enjoy a holiday without interruption there are still pockets of Africa where you can – though even here, evading the mobile is becoming increasingly difficult. Here are some of the ... Read more

When we added Maldives to the Aardvark Safaris’ portfolio in 2017, I spent a happy few weeks sourcing images and writing descriptions for a plethora of idyllic sounding tropical island resorts. By the time I’d finished I had written ‘barefoot luxury’ so many  times I confess that I did wonder ... Read more

Bucket list experiences come thick and fast on safari and it's easy to tick off several in a single day.  Whether it's riding with the wildebeest, meeting remote tribes, viewing a particular animal species or taking a mokoro through the Okavango Delta, just let us know and we can arrange ... Read more

We’ve put together several, bucket list-amazing, sabbatical holidays and thought we should share how brilliantly a jaunt to Africa can activate the re-set button.  From two weeks to two months (or more), these trips can be planned as part of a worldwide holiday or stand alone, and for couples, families ... Read more