An african safari is a trip of lifetime and a family holiday many belive is best expereinced when children are older and can really appreciate all that it offers. We have over 25 years' experience organising family holidays here at Aardvark Safaris, that's a statement we would heartily dispute. Safaris ... 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
The best safari camps are those which have been designed in harmony with nature. Although wildlife drives are a fantastic way to experience the richness of African wildlife, there is something very special about relaxing in the comfort of the camp and seeing what wildlife comes to you, and it’s ... Read more
Africa’s Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the world’s longest and most extensive feats of wildlife endurance and probably the best known. However, let’s not forget the lesser-known migrations from the fabulously flamboyant carmine bee-eaters to the colossal southern right whale. Africa’s animal migrations, the big and the small, offer ... 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
Make this a year to remember This 17-day ultimate safari and beach holiday itinerary combines the best safari and beach destinations with beautiful upmarket camps and lodges that will blow your mind. Soak up the buzz and vibrancy of Cape Town, explore the water channels of the Okavango Delta by ... Read more
The latest at Aardvark to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is Francis. It is the second time he's reached the summit of Africa's highest mountain and this trip was a VIP Lemosho route trek led by mountaineering experts Summits Africa. Some people undertake the climb to prove they could conquer Africa's highest ... Read more
You don’t have to be a mountain goat to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. With the right planning and a bit of training, the summit of the world’s tallest free standing mountain is entirely accessible to anyone. We share our 5 top tips for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: Go with a reputable company ... Read more
Nothing beats drifting off to sleep to the sounds of the African bush: the nocturnal grunts and growls of the lion, the honks of hippo, or the mournful howls of a hyena reverberate deep within you. Waking up in a star bed to the warm glow of sunshine and a ... Read more
Exploring Africa by air offers a whole new perspective on a safari and is not to be overlooked when planning a trip. Swapping out an afternoon siesta for a journey in the air is a great addition to your holiday adventures. Experiencing vast landscapes and wildlife from above offers a ... Read more