Escape To Africa Safaris

Swainson Francolins or swainson spurfowls. Some call them bush chickens. They have one of the most enchanting calls early in the mornings and before sunsets. You will spot them on top of the termite mounds or running along little animals trails. They're very shy birds and a little harder to photograph making it difficult to get a nice and clear picture. They're never in good books with farmers because they love digging for the seeds and thus keeping farmers on their toes chasing them off their fields. Naughty birds!

These majestic icons cannot wait to welcome you to Africa. Hopefully sooner than later. With our safari trips on hold at this point in time, we're waiting to see when international travel is appropriate as we monitor the best and safest options for our guests and partners. We may have a few trips in 2021 or continue to exercise patience for trips to commence in 2022.

The wet season brings joy to photographers. Starting in November through to February/March, the attention turns from photographing big game to wildlife babies. Every corner you turn, its likely that you'll come across one. From baby elephants, impala, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe to as little as mongoose, lizards, insects and birds. We all wish that international travel was safe right now because we are all missing these young beautiful faces. These photos were taken by our friend who is on field right now @Kennedy Manjoro in Hwange National Park.

A big Monday morning yawn! Hoping everyone is coping well in these strange times.

It takes good attention to be able to distinguish these birds of prey. Look at those beautiful beaks and eyes.

Just something different today. We normally share posts of other land animals if not Crocodiles and hippos. Meet the "Tiget fish" Native to Africa, mostly found in scores of rivers and lakes throughout the continent but more common in the Southern part of Africa. There are more than seven species of these African water predators but two species are common. The goliath tigerfish or giant tigerfish found especially in the Congo regions known to locals as mbenga, is the largest. This large-toothed, highly predatory fish grows to an average length of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) and a weight of 50 kilograms. Its teeth fit into distinct grooves along its jaws. On average each of its teeth can grow up to 1 inch.