Blog articles by John Baumann

John Baumann

John lives in Cape Town and is the Content Manager at Asilia. In addition to a love for wildlife and travel, he is passionate about sharing stories on the legacy and heritage of Asilia, both documenting and preserving its history.

Free time is spent with family and friends, exploring the mountains, or enjoying the excellent food and wine available in Cape Town. He dabbles in community theatre and is never one to shy away from a fancy-dress theme

Female staff members, Dunia Camp, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Female staff members, Dunia Camp, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
People of Asilia, Our Camps | July 2026

Dunia Camp | Redefining What a Safari Looks Like

The exterior of a guest suite, Erebero Hills, Bwindi, Uganda. The exterior of a guest suite, Erebero Hills, Bwindi, Uganda.
Our Camps, Destinations | July 2026

Back to the Beginning – Unpacking the Story of Erebero Hills

The Asilia Edit - The Primate Edition The Asilia Edit - The Primate Edition
Our Camps, Planning Your Trip | July 2026

The Asilia Edit – The Primate Camps

A wildebeest, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. A wildebeest, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Uncategorised, Planning Your Trip, The Great Migration | June 2026

Understanding the Great Migration: A Year-Round Wildlife Spectacle

A river crossing, Mara River, Tanzania A river crossing, Mara River, Tanzania
Our Camps, The Great Migration | June 2026

In Preparation for the Migration

A banana tree, Erebero Hills, Uganda. A banana tree, Erebero Hills, Uganda.
Destinations, Our Camps | June 2026

Creating the Flavours of Erebero Hills

A lone vehicle on the plains at sunset, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya A lone vehicle on the plains at sunset, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya
Planning Your Trip | June 2026

Secret Season: Why We’re Changing the Way We Talk About Safari’s Most Rewarding Time of Year

Sunset reflected off the waters of Nyerere National Park, Tanzania. Sunset reflected off the waters of Nyerere National Park, Tanzania.
Experiences, Destinations | June 2026

June is for Boating in Nyerere National Park

Guest in the swimming pool at Namiri Plains, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Guest in the swimming pool at Namiri Plains, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Our Camps, Planning Your Trip | June 2026

The Asilia Edit – The Signature Camps

The Asilia Edit - The Signature Edition The Asilia Edit - The Signature Edition
Our Camps, Planning Your Trip | May 2026

The Asilia Edit – The Untamed Camps

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Our Camps, Planning Your Trip | May 2026

The Asilia Edit – The Classic Camps

The jaws of a soldier ant, East Africa. The jaws of a soldier ant, East Africa.
Wildlife & Conservation | April 2026

Safari Ants – Small, Fearsome, and Useful