Drumbeat Spring 19

2019 is a big year for Aardvark Safaris as we will be 20 years old in October. We’ve come a long way since our beginnings as a two man band, but the personal ethos with which we started is still very much to the fore. Our team of experts take great delight in planning the holidays you want and the pleasure we get from lovely feedback means a great deal. Keep an eye on our website for special celebratory events and offers as the year unfolds. Our autumn travels have taken us far and wide. Lucinda and Francis have been to Zimbabwe where both reported on the upbeat mood, Louisa took a last pre-baby trip to South Africa, and Rosanna has recently returned from Botswana. Jess has added Kenya to her list of favourites, Becky has explored northern Tanzania, and Alice hosted a wonderful riding safari across the Masai Mara. Lucinda also managed a quick four days in Zanzibar, showing how well Africa works for a short break. We’ve all sorts of ideas inside which we hope will tempt you to Africa, the continent we love and know so well. As ever, we look forward to chatting to you. Welcome to Aardvark Safaris’ Spring 2019 Newsletter www . aardvarksafaris.com l P1 Richard Smith Top end Zimbabwe P14 Cracking Kenya P5-6 Highlights: South Africa’s hidden gems P9-10 Zuri Zanzibar, Zanzibar Zuri means beautiful in Swahili and this delightful new addition on Zanzibar sits in tranquil spice gardens alongside a glorious stretch of private beach. Cozy bungalows and exclusive suites provide the accommodation while water sports and a charming spa offer varied activities. Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast, Namibia Ten quirky ‘shipwreck’ style cabins hidden in the sand dunes, in the hauntingly picturesque Skeleton Coast National Park, provide the perfect getaway for desert adventures and alternative safaris. A wonderful opportunity to spot desert dwelling elephant, lion and kudu, or explore the Suiderkus and Karimona shipwrecks Constance Aiyana, Pemba, Zanzibar Perched on the north western tip of Pemba Island, this tropical retreat can be part of a multi-destination safari or a stand-alone exotic holiday. Thirty indulgent villas overlook the Indian Ocean and with diving, kayaking, snorkelling and a blissful spa there’s something for everyone. Morukuru Beach Lodge, Cape Coast, South Africa De Hoop Nature Reserve, a magical spot half way between Cape Town and Knysna, is where Morukuru Beach Lodge has recently opened its doors. Just five beautiful rooms, it’s a perfect spot to break a trip on the Garden Route and enjoy whale watching, nature walks into the fynbos, rock-pooling, beach picnics and sand boarding. Award Success We were delighted to reach the final three in the Best Specialist Tour Operator catagory in the 2018 Telegraph Travel Awards. We were just pipped at the post to finish runners-up, but very proud to have got so close out of over 70 companies. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. What’s new on the beach?