Drumbeat Winter 20/21

ZIMBABWE & BOTSWANA Secret season special African Bush Camps, spearheaded by CEO Beks Ndlovu who is also one of Zimbabwe’s top professional guides, has 15 tented bush camps and lodges across Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Stay at any one of his camps and you’ll experience thrilling wildlife encounters in some of Africa’s most untouched areas. Travellers between 1st December 2020 and the end of March 2021 can enjoy up to 45% off. TANZANIA North, south, wherever Nomad Tanzania operates safari camps in some of Tanzania’s most remote corners and is a firm favourite of ours. Whether you want to explore the iconic destinations of northern Tanzania, the rugged country to the south or the remote far west, they’ve a camp for you. The good news for 2021 is that you can have seven nights forthe price offive. KENYA Masai Mara without the crowds We regularly champion the private conservancies bordering the Masai Mara which allow low density tourism in this incredible wilderness. Among our regular go-to camps are those operated by Kicheche where top notch guides share the splendour and drama of the local wildlife. Try a night fly camping (safari speak for a sleep out under the stars) for an unforgettable African treat. Combine two camps for a minimum of six nights and receive a 10% discount. ZAMBIA Bush chic in the wilderness The wonderfully named Sausage Tree and Potato Bush are sister camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park and among the country’s finest. Expect an authentic safari experience in a wildlife rich and stunningly diverse national park. With activities a-plenty, from day and night wildlife drives to walking, boating, canoeing and fishing they’re both places you could easily spend a week – which makes the free internal flights and reduced nightly rates for stays of four nights or more particularly appealing. NAMIBIA Skeleton Coast and wildlife highlights Namibia is a compelling destination and gloriously different to the rest of southern Africa. This guided safari from our partners at Ultimate Safaris gives access to some of the very best parts, including the Skeleton Coast National Park and Damaraland, with some of the finest guides in Africa. Cost is from £4,620 per person for a 12 night safari – saving a whopping 40% on the usual prices. If you’re thinking of travelling to Africa over the next year, here’s a great selection of offers from some of our favourite suppliers to tempt you. We’ve more up our sleeves so call us for details. WE ’VE BEEN DIGGING t: +44 (0)1980 849 160 e: mail@aardvarksafaris.com w. aardvarksafaris.com