A recent beach holiday took an unexpected turn when I was presented with the opportunity to visit Kenya en-route home. I don’t need an excuse to spend longer in Africa so after a sensational week enjoying pristine beaches and luxury lodges in Mozambique, I touched down in the Masai Mara. ... Read more

Wildlife migrations are often ancient patterns of movement, and always driven by seasonal variations in climate and food supply. One of the oldest and most significant in East Africa was that of wildebeest moving from Amboseli to Nairobi National Park, now stifled by development along the southern edge of Nairobi ... Read more

We're often asked if it's possible to stay at a camp in Kenya's Masai Mara where there's a swimming pool.  Twenty years ago there were very few camps we could have suggested but today there is a lovely selection scattered across the plains of the Masai Mara and adjoining private ... Read more

Africa is wonderful right now, as recent testimonials affirm there really is no better time to travel. For many of our clients the burning question is ‘but HOW can we travel to Africa?’ With hotel quarantine on return to the UK as the first stumbling block but Mauritius on the ... Read more

Kenya is a knock-out safari country - fabulously versatile, with brilliant options for honeymoons, anniversary and birthday celebrations, families and multi-generational safaris. There’s the added bonus that you can reach a palm fringed beach on the Indian Ocean coast without having to cross a border which  makes the classic Kenya ... Read more

Seeing a rhinoceros, the two horned beast that seems to be a relic of the age of dinosaurs, in Africa's wilderness is one of life’s greatest thrills. Many of us wonder how we can help the conservation efforts involved in protecting some of the remaining rhino, and Aardvark Safaris is ... Read more

Wild – The Masai Mara’s Conservancies The Masai Mara is a must see in Kenya.   Most of us in the Aardvark Safaris’ team would make it one of our suggestions for people on their first safari. In fact, we’d probably also recommend it for those who have enjoyed a ... Read more

Astonishing wildlife mixed with a wealth of activities warrants Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s most prized destinations. A safari here offers a quintessential ‘Out of Africa’ experience to delight veteran safari-goers and new travellers alike. There's no question that Kenya is a knockout safari country, and best of all ... Read more

Great Plains Conservation has unveiled a 12 night, ultra-exclusive safari direct to Kenya’s best safari camps from New York city. This once-in-a-lifetime vacation departs John F Kennedy airport on Saturday 21st November 2020 and returns to the USA on Friday 4th December. Travel The Safari Pioneers will have exclusive use ... Read more

Aardvark Safaris has been arranging the best holidays with the very best guides and hosts in Africa for over two decades. We know them all, and can help our clients realise their dreams of experiencing Africa in the company of a true 'Old Hand'. Our favourite hosted safaris include: Fly ... Read more