If kicking back for some barefoot luxury on a tropical beach is more your kind of thing than sleigh bells and snowballs, then Christmas 2023 could be the year to plan a fantastic Indian Ocean holiday. Where better to escape the everyday (and winter) than at one of the idyllic ... Read more
Book now for Christmas 2023: If you’re looking for a completely different Christmas, why not use the downtime over this festive period to plot an incredible adventure for 2023. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to end the year on a literal high? Africa is ripe for extraordinary wildlife experiences, ... Read more
Multi-generational holiday - book now for Christmas 2023 While we all may dream of an idyllic Christmas where the whole family is gathered to celebrate, there’s rarely the opportunity for the entire clan. Next year, why not plan a very different kind of holiday, where everyone can be together on ... Read more
We are lucky to plan many special holidays to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Each one is organised with the same meticulous care, but some - multi-generational holidays with all the family, a celebratory birthday trip with friends, or Christmas in the African bush - for example, take a little ... Read more
The beaches running along the Southern and East African coastline rival any of the best beach hotspots around the rest of the world. Whether you want to go for a fly and flop holidayor are keen to add some R&R to your safari there are options a-plenty. We’ve picked out ... Read more
Anna looks after the concierge side of things at Aardvark Safaris, working with properties to ensure clients are well looked after and generally making sure our holidays just offer that little bit extra. She and her husband used to run a lodge in Kenya and have just returned from a ... Read more
Imagine the December sun rising quickly and high into a clear sky, warming the air around you to a temperature where you're comfortable in just shorts and a polo shirt. This happens in Cape Town and all along South Africa’s southern coast, where it’s summer from November through to February ... Read more
As temperatures in the northern hemisphere drop to zero and the pressures of wrapping presents and stuffing the turkey rise, jetting off somewhere warm and relaxing can be just the ticket. If this sounds like you, may we point you in the direction of East Africa for your next festive ... Read more
The joy of a private house for Christmas safaris One of the best ways to enjoy Africa’s wilderness and beaches with a small group of friends or family is to rent a private house. These houses are always on an exclusive basis and have staff to cater to your every ... Read more
Kenya Beach Resorts Jo and Sarah sent this dispatch from the Kenyan coast while we were shivering in early December. It’s worth remembering that although inland areas of Kenya tend to get some rain in November, this is actually one of the best times to travel to the Kenyan Coast ... Read more