Ask anyone with a passing interest in Africa to name their top three safari destinations and they’ll more than likely include Botswana in their list. It has a density of wildlife almost without equal in Africa, with the Okavango Delta drawing in animals from miles around. It’s also managed to ... Read more

Simon Stevenson, together with his wife Kate, has travelled to Africa with Aardvark Safaris a number of times. Simon is a wildlife artist whose work is displayed on www.abrushwithafrica.com. We asked him some questions to find out more about the man behind the easel. Please tell us a little of ... Read more

Botswana’s wilderness areas are home to exceptional wildlife. No less exceptional are the safari camps and lodges you find there like the island lodge Kwetsani in the Okavango Delta. Here’s our selection of some of the best of Botswana's beautiful lodges. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge - Eco chic Situated on a private concession ... Read more

The Masai Mara is the place many choose for a first Kenyan holiday. It’s where Big Cat Diary was based, where BBC's The Hunt filmed stunning action shots of cheetah hunting, and where the Out Of Africa film poster got its incredible scenery. What’s more, the open plains are excellent ... Read more

The remote wilderness areas of Zambia present an unrivalled opportunity to experience Africa in all its vastness and a safari here feels like a genuine adventure. David Flatman or 'Flats', a pundit and former rugby player wanted to experience a 'grown up' friends holiday with a difference with some of his ... Read more