Few people can name anywhere they might want to holiday in Namibia, except perhaps the dunes at Sossusvlei and Etosha’s mighty salt pan. Maybe then the remainder of this huge country is a secret, and to a degree that’s true. Namibia still gets far fewer visitors than its neighbours, South ... Read more
Short break If you are keen to experience some of the best Namibia has to offer but have only a few days to spare we'd highly recommend a Skeleton Coast flying safari. The Schoeman family has been operating these extraordinary flying safaris along Namibia’s wild Skeleton Coast region since the ... Read more
Namibia’s haunting landscapes have long captured travellers’ imaginations. Incredible scenery, wonderful light, surprisingly varied wildlife, exceptional guides and superb places to stay make Namibia an absolute pleasure to visit and a truly spectacular place to enjoy a dream safari. Activities are as varied as you’ll find anywhere with self-drive safaris, ... Read more
Wild – Sossusvlei Safari in Namibia and you will come away raving about the landscapes, the colours and the changing hues. The most famous of all is, perhaps, the incredible landscape of Sossusvlei where the wind constantly sculpts and re-sculpts the majestic dunes, their other-worldly beauty standing vivid against the ... 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
As part of a series of hosted trips led by some of the most experienced in the Aardvark Safaris' sales team, Alice will be co-hosting a riding safari in Namibia in September 2021. Full itinerary details can be found here and if you are considering joining Alice on this trip ... Read more
Namibia, reopened to visitors in September, is a remarkable country in so many ways. With ever-changing landscapes, wonderful light, and incredible scenery, it is far from a barren wasteland or a one-trick pony; it has desert adapted wildlife aplenty, rich seas along the Atlantic coast, and a surprising variety of ... Read more
Namibia is a remarkable country in so many ways, not least its size and small population. Around two million people are scattered across a land mass larger than France and Spain combined, so it’s no wonder that settlements are few and far between, and the locals are always pleased to ... Read more
Some of the camps below are known beyond the safari world, others are the hidden gems we love that lift a safari from 'good' to 'exceptional'. What they all have in common is the exclusive nature of their set up which means they fill quickly. If you’ve got your heart ... Read more
The dust hangs in the air as we wait to make our way through the cool early morning to the gate into Sossusvlei National Park, home to Namibia’s famously huge and scenic dunes. The sun crests a ridge behind us, though without the heat it’ll bring later in the day ... Read more