Staying in a safari house, or even taking over a small safari camp entirely, is a lovely way to enjoy your own private slice of Africa.  With the undivided attention of your hosts and guides you can tailor safari activities to the wishes of your party.  If you are travelling ... Read more

Every safari camp or lodge we use has been personally tried and tested by one of our team.  It’s taken as read that they all offer magnificent wildlife viewing but some just offer that little extra which elevates them to another level.  Here are a few of our favourites. Epic ... Read more

African islands come in all shapes and forms, from palm studded jewels in the Indian Ocean to enclaves in the middle of the Okavango Delta.  They can all have the tag ‘exclusive’ attributed to them in one way or another - here are some of our hand-picked favourites. Wildlife paradise ... Read more

Safari is a rewarding holiday for anyone wanting to travel alone. Whether you want to join a small group of like-minded travellers or have a tailor-made safari itinerary planned just for you, there are hundreds of possibilities. In fact, of all the trips we organise, it’s probably only self drive ... Read more

Nobody ever forgets the first time they met a mountain gorilla face to face. The world’s largest primate is massively powerful yet amazingly gentle and caring, and remarkably we share more than 97% of our DNA with them. Even old safari hands, who have seen every country, and enough lions ... Read more

Introducing your family to the thrill of Africa family safaris is magical. Pick the right spot and you’ll have the holiday of a lifetime. We can recommend exclusive safari houses, privately guided mobile safaris and classic tented camps. All offering wildlife and cultural experiences that embrace every generation. Aardvark favourites include: Kenya ... Read more

We are big fans of great safari guides and recognise that the quality of your guide can make or break a safari holiday. When we got the chance to ask safari guide trainer Ben Coley to answer ten questions we leapt at the chance. Q1: How did you end up ... Read more

Broadly speaking, Cape Town’s climate is the reverse of our own – so in the depths of the European winter it is high summer in the Cape, just one of the many reasons it’s such a popular spot for a winter holiday! But don’t ignore the rest of the year; ... Read more

It’s only February and we are delighted to have been shortlisted for two travel awards this year. The first was Angels & Urchins Family Travel Awards where we were shortlisted for Best Adventure Family Specialist.   Thank you to all our clients who emailed testimonials on our behalf.  Although we just ... Read more

A few days on the beach complement a safari perfectly.  It’s a great way to prepare for, or relax after, the early morning safari starts.  The enormous variety in accommodation style along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline – from barefoot chic hideaways to resort-style hotels – means there is something ... Read more