Everyone loves mountain gorillas. They live in a landscape akin to Eden, along the Western, or Albertine Rift, in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. In this haven of rainforest endemism the most celebrated wild mammal is the iconic mountain gorilla of the Virunga Massif. Spending half of the day ... Read more
Step into a hide and you enter another world of wildlife viewing. These fabulous observation posts whether fixed, floating, up high or down low, offer an enthralling and peaceful way to spend a few hours. Some are even set up for overnight stays to catch the wildlife at dawn and ... Read more
Not all safari tour operators are the same. You want to find one with a reputation for planning excellent family safari holidays and that's where we come in, with 25 years of experience we know how to help you plan your perfect family safari. I've been planning family safaris for ... Read more
Following a life-long passion for birds of prey and after living and working with birds in the Australian outback for several years, I consider my love of birdwatching is now a very healthy addiction. I’ve been fortunate to spend time birdwatching in the Americas, Southeast Asia and on home soil ... Read more
When most avid safari-goers envisage their African adventure, it is unlikely that the animals they imagine seeing are the nocturnal creatures that emerge at dusk. However, this shouldn’t detract from their amazing survival ability in the bush at night, especially as this is when the most powerful predators are on ... Read more
Synonymous with safari, Kenya is a country that suits those looking for a few days away or a longer holiday. The Long Weekender If you're looking for a quick getaway, Kenya is the perfect destination for a long weekend safari holiday. With direct flights from Heathrow, easy internal connections, and ... Read more
This is a country close to my heart, as I worked here for a number of years before joining Aardvark Safaris, including a stint as the manager of a private house in the South Luangwa. We'll get there in a bit, but first let's look at what a safari in ... Read more
Saba Douglas-Hamilton rose to fame as an elephant conservationist and TV presenter on the BBC series This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries. Saba returns to the UK for the first time in 3 years for a brand new tour. She will travel to 22 venues around the UK. See ... Read more
Wildlife viewing is so much more than sitting in a vehicle - there are myriad activities on offer, all of which allow interesting ways to view Africa's landscapes and animal residents from a different perspective. Riding safaris - one to add to the list if you want to really feel ... Read more
Tip number two in the Daily Telegraph’s five golden rules for travel in 2022 was to ‘make packages your priority’. Editor Nick Trend pointed towards ATOL licensed companies like Aardvark Safaris as offering “the best holidays with the best protections.” Financial protection aside (although the value of that shouldn’t be ... Read more