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Field notes from a life spent in Africa.
Escape Blog
From destination guides and trip inspiration to conservation stories and field observations.
Kwita Izina 2026: Why Rwanda Names Its Baby Gorillas
Kwita Izina is Rwanda’s annual mountain gorilla naming ceremony, held each September in Kinigi on
We’ve Been Quiet. Here’s Why, and What’s Next.
We’ve been quiet for a while, and it’s because we’ve been busy doing the work:
What Does Safari Mean To Us: The Escape
If you are reading this blog, you most likely know what a safari is and
A Guideline To A Last Minute Safari
Borders have opened, wanderlust has returned, and last-minute safari trips are more possible than ever.
World Wildlife Day 2022
Every species plays a role, but some species do far more than that—they define entire
The Discovery of the African Black Leopard
For over a century, black leopards were believed to have vanished from Africa entirely. In
How To See The Great Migration: East African Seasonality
Every year, 1.2 million wildebeest and 600,000 zebra follow an 800-kilometre route through Tanzania and
Amboseli: A Place where Giants Roam
Amboseli is defined by a single geographical fact: Mount Kilimanjaro stands 50 kilometres away, yet
The Best of the Bush & Beach
A safari ends, and you’re ready to stop. But what if you didn’t have to
World Safari Day 2021
In 2020, as borders closed and travel halted, the safari industry stopped. But something else
Zambia: The Heartbeat of Africa
Zambia has been kept a secret for too long. This landlocked country shares borders with
Planning Your Next Safari: An African Travel Update
Planning an African safari now means navigating a landscape that’s still evolving. Most countries have
Best of Africa’s Star Beds
There’s a particular freedom that comes with falling asleep to the sounds of the African
The Wild Flowers of the Western Cape
For a few weeks each year, the Western Cape transforms. Fields that were brown dust
Six Sustainable Safari Lodges in Africa
Ecotourism isn’t a buzzword anymore—it’s what travellers increasingly expect. But there’s a difference between a
Escape Safari Co. partners with Swarovski Optik
What you can see changes what you understand. That’s why we’ve partnered with Swarovski Optik,
Gorilla Trekking Safaris
In 1981, only 250 mountain gorillas existed on Earth. Today, over 1,000 roam the forests
World Environment Day: Reimagine, Recreate, Restore
Biodiversity loss is costing the global economy 10 percent of its annual output. But the
Conservation Safaris at Marataba Conservation Camps
Most safaris are observational. You watch wildlife from a vehicle. At Marataba Conservation Camps in
International Leopard Day 2021: Celebrating Leopards
Every leopard sighting feels like luck. That’s partly because it is—these naturally shy, elusive cats
Earth Hour 2021
Every year on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across 180 countries switch
Escape is now in the Cape.
In 2021, we relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town—a city our guests already loved, and
Rediscover to Reconnect
Safari strips away distraction. No technology, no social media, no city noise—just your senses fully
World Wildlife Day 2021
World Wildlife Day celebrates wildlife and the ecosystems that sustain it. This year’s theme—”Forests and
Photographic E-Book: A Practical Guide to Wildlife Photography
Photography on safari can feel overwhelming—manual settings, white balance, timing, light. We created a Wildlife
The 9 Greatest Migrations in Africa
Everyone knows about the wildebeest migration. But Africa’s most spectacular migration happens in the sky
Top 10 Long Stay Destinations
Travel has changed. The future belongs to private aircraft, exclusive lodges, and extended stays in
World Oceans Day
Oceans cover 70% of Earth’s surface, generate half the oxygen we breathe, and absorb carbon
The Mother of Seven
In September 2016, two lionesses at Tswalu Kalahari gave birth within days of each other—seven
Conservation, Conservancies and Coronavirus
Wildlife tourism isn’t a luxury—it’s a conservation funding mechanism. It accounts for $343.6 billion globally
The Circle of Life
A dead elephant attracts vultures. Vultures attract hyenas—fifty of them. Then comes an old lioness,
Earth Day 2020
Earth Day marks 50 years of environmental advocacy across 193 countries. For Escape Safari Co.,
Zimbabwe, a photographer’s dream!
Nine days, two of Zimbabwe’s most different landscapes, and a single goal: better photographs. We
Mashatu: The Discovery of a New Passion
A young guest arrives on safari with no camera experience. Five days later, he’s captured
World Rhino Day
Three of the five rhino species are Critically Endangered, facing extinction. South Africa holds 80%
World Lion Day
A century ago, 200,000 lions roamed Africa. Today, only 20,000 remain. Lions have vanished from
World Elephant Day
In 1900, 3–5 million African elephants roamed the continent. Today, only 450,000–700,000 remain—a 90% decline
Abramo Family Safari
Most families fly into South Africa and head straight to the bush. The Abramo family
Londolozi Photographic Safari
A father and son arrive at Londolozi with one goal: photograph wild leopards. Five days,
Melvill and Moon Collaboration
Escape Safari Co. has partnered with Melvill and Moon, a family-owned safari outfitter with eight
Wilkens Family Safari
A family returns to Africa for their second escape, this time to Botswana. Four nights
Mandela Day 2019: “The Next Chapter”
Nelson Mandela International Day calls on the next generation to address social injustice. At Escape
Privately Guided Safari to Phinda Private Game Reserve
Two businessmen arrive at Phinda Private Game Reserve seeking escape. Five nights across two lodges—north
Welcome to Escape Safari Co.
Mike and Don spent years as safari guides and photographic guides across Africa. They tracked
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