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The Great Arctic Expedition

Join Myself and William Fortescue on The Great Artic Expedition in May 2023. Will and I have teamed up with Nansen Polar Expeditions in a...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Snow Leopard Conservation Expedition

Armstrong Safaris Snow Leopard Conservation Expedition with The High Asia Habitat Fund & Voygr Expeditions I am thrilled to announce that...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Jul 11, 20207 min read

South Luangwa Late Season Special 2022: A Wildlife Photographer's Dream

After the success of The South Luangwa Late Season Special 2019, I couldn't help but put together this late season special in...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Nov 19, 20192 min read

Timbavati Trip Report

At the beginning of June my guest Heidi Crundwell and I spend 6 nights at the wonderfully rustic Umlani Bush Camp in South Africa's...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Jul 5, 20192 min read

South Luangwa Late Season Special: A Wildlife Photographer's Dream

After returning from a wonderful 9 night safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park earlier this month, I couldn't help but put...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Jul 4, 20192 min read

Svalbard

78°15 N lays the town of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitzbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, 1309 Km from the...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Jun 2, 20196 min read

Introduction To The Pride

When you work in an area for a prolonged period of time you become very aware to the goings on of the animals within your specific area,...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Mar 4, 20193 min read

A Dream Come True

Most people think that the biggest part of being a safari guide is everything animal related.This is certainly not the case, although all...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Mar 2, 20195 min read

Polar Bears Of The Arctic

Armstrong Safaris is pleased and excited to announce its first group expedition to the Arctic. I don't need to say too much, as the...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Dec 18, 20183 min read

The Big Cat Photo Safari Of South Luangwa Trip Report

This year marked the first Big Cat Photo Safari Of South Luangwa for Armstrong Safaris. 5 guests hosted by myself, spent 7 magical nights...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Nov 18, 20187 min read

The Lion And The Buffalo A Fight To The Bitter End

Many of you may have seen and even read about the famous clash between a male lion anda female buffalo in Zambia’s South Luangwa National...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

May 14, 20185 min read

Victoria Falls, With only an iPhone

I recently visited one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. This trip was slightly different to my usual trips to...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Apr 8, 20183 min read

What are the differences between The Rainy Season and The Dry Season?

When it comes to going on safari, choosing the time of year you go can make a huge difference to the overall experience. Don't get me...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Mar 22, 20186 min read

Making sure your first African Safari is one that will change your life forever

Planning your first African Safari can be a daunting experience. I guess I take it for granted, having been fortunate enough to travel to...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Mar 17, 20184 min read

LUXURY RAJASTHAN TIGER, LEOPARD & CULTURAL SAFARI WITH ARMSTRONG SAFARIS AND BESPOKE INDIA TRAVEL

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I am able to announce at 13 day Indian big cats and cultural safari in collaboration with...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Mar 12, 201813 min read

Trip Report: South Luangwa, Rivers and Rainbows

Let’s just say that this particular safari did not go according to plan. To begin with, we arrived in Lusaka and after a night...

Matt Armstrong-Ford

Feb 27, 20185 min read