View the latest safari offers from Aardvark Safaris After a successful weekend joining forces at the Clubathon in June, Aardvark Safaris is delighted to have teamed up with Wentworth Club once more to offer an auction lot for the Black Tie Ball on Saturday 10th October, and to host a talk on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on Thursday 15th October.

Kilimanjaro Climb Talk – Thursday evening 15th October

Time & Venue: 7pm to 9pm at the Tennis and Health Café

Hiker at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

Thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro? Come and get the information and inspiration you need to summit Africa’s highest mountain. African safaris expert Alice Gully from Aardvark Safaris will bring you an evening of handy hints, tips and essential advice on your Kilimanjaro challenge. Alice will share her best advice for training and what to expect on the week of your epic climb including the kit you will need for your upcoming expedition, and how to ensure your Kilimanjaro climb is enjoyable.

Black Tie Ball Safari Auction

The auction prize: A fantastic seven day luxury gorilla and chimp safari holiday for two to Uganda, worth £8,425. The seven day holiday in Uganda offers the chance to track chimps and gorillas as well as filling your camera’s memory card with stunning photos of the incredible scenery, flora and fauna for which Uganda is famous.

Mountain gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Tree climbing lion, Ishasha, QEII National Park

Accommodation at Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge

Your base for chimp tracking, game drives and boating is Kyambura Lodge, perched above the gorge at the edge of QEII National Park. The eight room luxury lodge has stunning views over the gorge and the lush savannah, with peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Further south, Volcanoes Lodge is on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, on a hillside above a river, overlooking lush rainforest opposite. It is the perfect starting point for visits to the national park and gorilla tracking, in an area which is home to half the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas. Among the holiday highlights are:

• Gorilla tracking and nature walks in the vast Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
• Experience the excitement of game drives in QEII National Park
• Visit the chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, and watch them swing overhead
• Observe the unusual behaviour of Ishasha’s tree climbing lions
• Luxury lodge accommodation
• Experienced guides to tell you all about this wonderful country, its wildlife and people

You can see full details here Uganda Safari Itinerary PDF Note that the minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years and international flights are not included. If you would like to turn this into a longer safari holiday we would be delighted to suggest various options.  The trip would combine particularly well with time in Rwanda or other areas of East Africa, such as Kenya or Tanzania.

Safari Special Offers

We’re delighted to announce the following special offers for Wentworth Club members. There are some wonderful options here, each offering great wildlife viewing from exceptional safari lodges. All are suitable for families travelling with children. Please do give us a call if you would like any further information. Kenya – new luxury lodge in the Masai Mara. Angama Mara sits high on the western escarpment of Kenya’s stunning Masai Mara with perhaps the most beautiful setting of any lodge in Africa. Angama is Swahili for ‘suspended in the air’, and the rooms do seem to float out over the edge of the escarpment, making the most of the jaw-dropping view of the wildlife rich plains below. This fabulously family friendly lodge offers daytime game drives, sundowners and walks on the escarpment. Offer: Stay four nights pay three from 5^th January to 30^th June 2016, and 1^st November to 16^th December 2016. Children under 12 pay 25{13c8d4b31df5f805556ed83a8829bbffcaa4563894948df0cae38482b102b43c} of the adult rate.

Dining and relaxing at Angama Mara, Masai Mara, Kenya

Spectacular views from Angama Mara, Masai Mara, Kenya

Tanzania – wonderful wildlife and classic safari camps For terrific wildlife viewing in remote, beautiful, peaceful and unspoilt places, this collection of charming small camps is hard to beat. Each camp has its own style, and all have bags of character, quirky pieces of decoration, attractive furniture, spacious tents, and cosy welcoming public spaces. Choose from options in the Selous, Ruaha Tarangire and Serengeti. Or combine the lot for the ultimate Tanzania safari Offer: Stay four nights pay three at Sand Rivers Selous, Kigelia Camp, Nduara Loliondo and Kuro Tarangire from 5^th January to the 16^th December 2016. Children up to the age of 21 pay 60{13c8d4b31df5f805556ed83a8829bbffcaa4563894948df0cae38482b102b43c} of the adult rate.

Accommodation at Kigelia Camp, Ruaha, Tanzania

Majestic lion at Kuro Tarangire, Tanzania

South Africa – luxury and incredible wildlife near the Kruger National Park Wonderfully eclectic in style, Chitwa Chitwa sits beside an expanse of water in the Sabi Sand Private Reserve to which numerous animals are drawn daily. Luxury in spectacular surroundings is the essence here, along with amazing guides, wonderful works of art, expansive public spaces, beautifully decorated rooms, and amazing culinary creations. The wildlife is prolific with the opportunity to see the Big 5 of rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard. Offer: Stay four nights pay three during 2016. One child under 12 stays free per family.

Giraffe in front of the lodge, Chitwa Chitwa, Kruger, South Africa

Luxury accommodation at Chitwa Chitwa, Kruger, South Africa

Seychelles – barefoot luxury on a tropical idyll North Island is an outstanding spot families looking for the perfect beach escape. Eleven exquisitely designed villas overlook the pristine beach and turquoise ocean, while natural habitats in the tropical interior have been regenerated to sustain again endemic flora and fauna. Enjoy amazing food, sea kayaking, boat cruises, shore and deep sea fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, and drinks in the price. Offer: Stay seven nights and pay six during 2016. Children under 16 (sharing with their parents) are free of charge

Meeting the local wildlife at North Island, Seychelles

Wonderful beach at North Island, Seychelles

About Aardvark Safaris

For those who don’t know Aardvark Safaris, we have been planning bespoke safaris to Southern and East Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands, for over 15 years. With the most knowledgeable and friendly team of safari experts in the business we have at our fingertips the best wildlife locations and the best-kept safari holiday secrets.  Most of us have travelled with our own children to Africa and planning family safaris is a particular speciality.

Zebra herd and game drive in the Masai Mara

Leopard

Please take a few minutes to explore our website – you can find out the best time to travel Africa, get safari planning advice, lots of information on family safaris, the wildebeest migration, climbing Kilimanjaro, and many other safari holiday highlights.  We have pulled together thousands of photos and have hundreds of videos on our YouTube channel. We’re confident the site will enthral both safari veterans and armchair travellers alike. It doesn’t matter if your planned travel is a month, a year or two years away, please call to chat about any safari holiday ideas you have.  We can offer friendly professional advice from a group of experienced consultants.  Africa is our sole destination, so we are real experts and can offer unrivalled advice on your safari holiday. Contact Aardvark Safaris

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