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July 4th 2018  |   Kenya, Travel, Countries, Zanzibar and islands  |  by   Alice Gully
Herd of rhino, Solio Lodge, Laikipia, Kenya

Combining wonderful wildlife viewing in Kenya with a few nights on the idyllic island of Zanzibar is a classic safari and beach holiday combination. Kenya safari There are many great safari areas in Kenya but if you had to choose just a couple to visit then you won’t go far ... Read more

July 3rd 2018  |   Botswana, Travel, Countries, Zambia  |  by   Francis Naumann
Sunrise at Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

There can be little more satisfying than combining world class scenery and adventures with spectacular wildlife viewing in an expanse of pristine wilderness. That’s exactly what we can offer you if you combine a holiday to Victoria Falls with a safari in Botswana. Because the distances between the Falls and ... Read more

June 22nd 2018  |   Family Safaris, Travel, Countries, Experiences, Zambia  |  by   Alice Gully

Zambia offers a huge range of activities tailored to family safaris, there is masses to see and do in Livingstone, known as Afica's adventure captial, boating and canoeing in the Lower Zambezi as well as walking safaris. Accommodation choices are good, ranging from simple bush camps to luxury as well ... Read more

June 22nd 2018  |   Travel, Countries, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Fabulous wildlife, beautiful accommodation and wonderful scenery are the hallmarks of this Zambian itinerary.  Wildlife hotspots explored in the company of expert guides, a stunning combination of classic safari camps offering all the creature comforts you could wish for ensure you’ll see the best of Zambia on this nine night ... Read more

June 14th 2018  |   Malawi, Countries, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

We’ve always got an ear tuned to what’s happening in Africa – filtering out the good from the less good.  Sifting through new camp openings is one of the great perks of the job and visiting a new gem is always a buzz.   Among the recent safari additions here are ... Read more

June 14th 2018  |   Botswana, Travel, Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, South Africa, Zambia  |  by   Charlotte Opperman
Zebra migration, Jack's Camp, Makgadikgadi, Botswana

76 years – that’s the combined experience of the Aardvark Safaris sales team.  And that’s just ‘selling’ experience, not counting the number of years lived in Africa.  It’s no wonder then, that they’re a mine of information on all things African – and have at their finger-tips lots of clever ... Read more

June 12th 2018  |   Wildlife Safaris, Travel, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Alice Gully

Listen to a gathering of African safari experts chat and you’ll likely hear the word ‘fundi’ banded around.  Translated from Swahili it means 'expert' or 'learned' and is a great word to describe our sales team.  While information on the more mainstream safari offerings is easy to come by, they ... Read more

June 6th 2018  |   Travel  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

Ten Aardvark Safaris Facts & Figures 1. Despite years of trying by many of the team, only Alice and Roxy at Aardvark Safaris have actually seen one of these shy, nocturnal animals. We chose the name to appear at the top of lists and catalogues. 2. Along with bespoke safaris, ... Read more

May 30th 2018  |   Countries, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, South Africa  |  by   Richard Smith

Sabi Sabi’s Earth Lodge is in a private area alongside Kruger National Park in South Africa. It is built into a natural slope of the earth, making it blend into the hillside. Elephants often drink from the various water sources around the lodge and love the fruits from the marula ... Read more

May 29th 2018  |   Botswana, Travel, Countries, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania  |  by   Francis Naumann
Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia

We work with hundreds of safari camps and lodges – well over 600 at the last count - throughout Southern and East Africa.   In the nearly 20 years since Aardvark Safaris started, we’ve seen plenty come and go, but there are some that have featured on itineraries almost constantly over ... Read more