Keep Travelling | Travel Stories & Cultural Experiences
Keep Travelling offers premium, tailored journeys for the globally adventurous. Rooted in credible relationships and guided by storytelling, we connect discerning travellers with the people, places, and perspectives shaping Africa’s most meaningful experiences.
Forever Resorts South Africa: The People, Places and Memories
Episode Number: 11
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Sterna van der Berg & Vusi Maseko — Forever South Africa
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, I speak with Sterna van der Berg and Vusi Maseko from Forever South Africa about a collection of resorts that offers travellers very different ways to experience the country.
Sterna shares how growing up around tourism eventually led her into the industry and explains why Blyde Canyon has become such a special place for her personally. Together, Sterna and Vusi in...
Nimali Africa: Luxury Safari, Conservation & Private Travel in Tanzania
Episode Number: 10
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Harjot Mann — Director & Co-Founder, Nimali Africa, Tanzania
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, I speak with Harjot Mann, Director and Co-Founder of Nimali Africa, about the story behind a family-built collection of safari properties across Tanzania’s northern circuit.
Born and raised in Tanzania, Harjot grew up with safari, wildlife and the landscapes of East Africa as part of everyday life. That connection eventually helped shape Nimali Africa, which began with a piece of land bord...
Epupa Falls Namibia: Inside One of Namibia’s Most Remote Camps
Episode Number: 9
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Epupa Camp – Deane Spall
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In the far north of Namibia, where the Kunene River forms the border with Angola, lies one of the country’s most remote and fascinating destinations — Epupa Falls.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Deane Spall from Epupa Camp about what it takes to reach this extraordinary corner of Namibia, what travellers can expect when they arrive, and why Epupa offers such a different experience from the countr...
Safari Life in South Luangwa with Fred Phiri - Puku Ridge vs Chichele Presidential
Episode Number: 8
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Fred Phiri — Puku Ridge & Chichele Presidential, Zambia Luxury Lodges Collection
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, I continue our Zambia Luxury Lodges Collection series with Fred Phiri, who manages Puku Ridge and works across Chichele Presidential in South Luangwa.
Born and raised in Mfuwe, Fred has spent 27 years in the safari industry, working his way up from the bottom to lodge management. His connection to South Luangwa is both personal and professional, and that comes th...
Namibia - Moon Mountain Lodge | Where to Stay Near Sossusvlei
Episode Number: 7
Episode Description:
Discover Moon Mountain Lodge, a luxury desert retreat at the foot of Namibia's Naukluft Mountains, offering spectacular views across the Namib Desert and convenient access to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, host Rael Zieve welcomes Frans du Raan from Travel Weavers, who shares his journey from South Africa to Namibia and his experience of nearly three decades in African tourism.
Located approximately 30 kilometres from Solitaire and 56 kilometres before Sesriem, Moon Mountain Lodge offers elevated timber-and-canvas accommodation designed...
Sashwa Greater Kruger | Safari, Wellness & Conservation
Episode Number: 6
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Sashwa – Peter Eastwood
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Peter Eastwood shares how a lifelong connection with Africa, rhino conservation and fundraising eventually led to the creation of Sashwa in the Greater Kruger. Discover Sashwa’s slower safari philosophy, with 12 rooms, a wellness focus and facilities including massage, infrared sauna, yoga, meditation, a saltwater pool and creative spaces. Hear how the unfenced Greater Kruger setting allows wildlife such as rhino, leopard, lion and wild dog to move freely through the area. Learn why lower vehicle...Zambia Safari | Lolelunga Private Reserve, Conservation & Night Drives
Episode Number: 5
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Lolelunga Private Reserve – Wesley Hartmann
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Wesley Hartmann shares what makes Lolelunga Private Reserve such a distinctive Zambia safari experience, from its remote setting north of Kafue National Park to its private charter access from Lusaka. Discover the lodge itself, including its seven rooms, family-friendly layout, gym, spa and position overlooking the Lunga River. Hear how the Lunga River has been restored from a heavily depleted waterway into a protected fish nursery supporting multiple species. Explore Lolelunga’s safari activities, including game drives...Jao Reserve Botswana | Luxury Safari in the Okavango Delta
Episode Number: 4
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Jao Reserve – Ryan Kays
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Ryan Kays shares what makes Jao Reserve such a distinctive part of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Discover how the reserve’s six camps offer different experiences across wetter and drier parts of the Delta. Learn how guests reach Jao Reserve from Maun and why flying is the most practical way into this remote wilderness. Explore the wide range of activities available, including game drives, night drives, mokoro trips, bush walks, boating, fishing and birding. Hear the Kays family sto...Tanzania Safari with Siringit: Serengeti, Great Migration & Tarangire
Episode Number: 3
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Siringit Collection — Peter Bruins
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Peter Bruins introduces Siringit Collection and its collection of distinctive safari properties across northern Tanzania. Discover how Siringit Villa, Serengeti Camp, Migration Camp and Tarangire Camp each offer travellers a different experience. Peter explains how Siringit Migration Camp follows the Great Migration between the southern Serengeti calving season and the northern Mara River crossings. Hear why Tarangire, with its elephants, baobabs, woodland and river, deserves a place alongside Tanzania's better-known safari destinations. Rael and Peter discuss foo...Shandrani Resort Mauritius: Inside the Beachcomber Experience
Episode Number: 2
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Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa – Rico Paoletti
www.beachcomber-hotels.com
Episode Summary:
Rael Zieve speaks with Shandrani General Manager Rico Paoletti about what makes the Mauritius resort different.Rico explains the advantages of Shandrani being only minutes from Mauritius International Airport.They explore the resort’s 327 rooms, large peninsula setting and its different beaches and coastal landscapes.Rico discusses Shandrani’s family-friendly atmosphere, adults-only areas and six different dining experiences.The conversation looks at staff training, attention to detail and Rico’s...Big Five Safari, Biodiversity & Bush-to-Beach Experiences
Episode Number: 1
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Kariega Game Reserve – Lindy Sutherland
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Discover Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, close to Kenton-on-Sea and well placed for a Garden Route itinerary. Compare Kariega’s five different lodge experiences, from family-friendly Main Lodge to five-star Settlers Drift and the private Homestead villa. Learn what guests can expect from the food, hospitality and different dining styles across the reserve. Explore Big Five game viewing alongside seven different biomes and remarkable Eastern Cape biodiversity. Discover walking safaris, river cruises...End Of Season One
After 88 weeks of bringing different properties to life, we have now finished season 1.
Keep listening for the start of season 2 on the 2nd of September 2026
Luxury Safari, Zulu Heritage and Big Five Wildlife
Episode Number: 88
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Mfulawozi Private Game Reserve – Wendy Dold
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Discover Mfulawozi Private Game Reserve on the southern boundary of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Compare the relaxed, family-friendly Mthembu Lodge with the bold and modern Biyela Lodge. Learn what guests can expect from the reserve’s five-star, all-inclusive safari experience. Explore Big Five game viewing, cheetahs, wild dogs, black and white rhinos, and rich birdlife. Hear how Zulu heritage, community ownership and conservation shape the guest experience. Find out why KwaZulu-Natal works so well for a bush, beach...St Francis Bay: The Perfect Garden Route and Safari Escape
Episode Number: 87
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The Harbour Club – Wendy Dold
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Discover Harbour Club overlooking the Port of St Francis. Learn how easily guests can travel from Port Elizabeth Airport. Explore the studio apartments, two-bedroom units and penthouses. Hear about canal cruises, whale watching, golf and seafood. Learn how St Francis Bay fits into a Garden Route itinerary. Discover why the coast works so well after an Eastern Cape safari.Guest Information:
Wendy Dold
Sales and Marketing Manager
Harbour Club
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Greater Kruger National Park Big 5
Episode Number:
Episode 86
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Moditlo River Lodge – Christiaan van den Berg
Episode Summary:
Discover Moditlo River Lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger region. Learn how easily guests can reach the lodge from Hoedspruit Airport. Explore the luxury chalets, private villas and personalised safari service. Hear why an authentic safari should go beyond simply seeing the Big Five. Discover walking safaris, wildlife tracking and nearby experiences. Learn how to combine a Greater Kruger safari with Cape Town and the coast.Guest Information:
Christi...
Mozambique, Why It Should Be Your Next Beach Holiday
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Episode 85
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Sentidos Beach Retreat – Ines Ferreira and Ria Doorgachurn
Episode Summary:
Discover Sentidos Beach Retreat on Mozambique’s Inhambane coastline.Learn how guests can reach the retreat from Maputo, Vilanculos and South Africa.Explore the beach villas, nature villas and private-pool ocean villas.Hear about whale shark safaris, scuba diving and mangrove kayaking.Discover Mozambican food, fresh seafood and local cultural experiences.Learn why Mozambique can offer a rewarding holiday throughout the year.Guest Information:
Ines Ferr...
Babanango Game Reserve: A New Safari Story in Zululand, South Africa
Episode Number: 84
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Darryl Erasmus – Babanango Game Reserve
Episode Summary:
Discover Babanango Game Reserve in the heart of ZululandLearn about its lodges, camps and luxury safari staysHear how the reserve is restoring wildlife and habitatsExplore Big Five game drives and walking safari experiencesUnderstand the role local communities play in the reserveFind out why Zululand deserves more safari attentionGuest Information:
Darryl Erasmus
Chief Commercial Officer
Babanango Game Reserve
www.babanango.com
Key Takeaways / To...
Safari in Ruhua, Southern Tanzania
Episode Number: 83
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Julia Bishop – Hodi Hodi
Episode Summary:
Rael Zieve speaks with Julia Bishop, Director of Hodi Hodi in southern Tanzania.
Julia explains the meaning behind the name Hodi Hodi and the warm African welcome it represents.
She shares how international guests can reach the camp through Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.
The conversation explores Hodi Hodi’s location near Ruaha National Park, its rooms, facilities and relaxed safari atmosphere.
Julia talks about the camp’s farm-to-table food, wildli...
Serengeti Safari in Tanzania
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Episode 82
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Nancy Ngotea – Tanzania Wild Camps / Serengeti Safari Lodge
Episode Summary:
Rael Zieve speaks with Nancy Ngotea from Tanzania Wild Camps.
Nancy shares why Kilimanjaro International Airport is a strong gateway for northern Tanzania safaris.
She explains why Serengeti National Park remains one of Tanzania’s standout safari destinations.
The conversation explores Serengeti Safari Lodge, its central location, luxury tented rooms and guest experience.
Nancy talks about wildlife, game drives, balloon safaris and why three nights in the...
Gorillas, Rivers and Rainforest with Kamba
Episode Number: 81
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Kamba – Republic of Congo Safari Experience
Guest: Glance Eloye-Nzoutani
Episode Summary:
The Republic of Congo is one of Africa’s quieter safari stories. Not because it lacks wildlife, beauty, or depth, but because many travellers have simply not discovered it yet.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Glance Eloye-Nzoutani from Kamba, Africa’s first trained wilderness guide in the Republic of Congo.
Their conversation opens the door to a very differ...
Kamba Africa: Deep Into the Congo Rainforest
Episode Number: 80
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Kristina Plattner
https://kambaafrica.com/
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Kristina Plattner, Managing Director of Kamba African Rainforest Experiences, about one of Africa’s most unusual and powerful safari journeys.
This is not the classic open-plains safari many travellers already know. Kamba takes guests deep into the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest on earth, where safari becomes slower, quieter, wetter, wil...
Climbing Kilimanjaro: What It Really Takes to Reach Africa’s Highest Summit
Episode Number: 79
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Climbing Kilimanjaro – Tanzania
Brian Raffio – Senior Account Manager
Episode Summary:
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa’s great adventure travel experiences. It is not a technical climb, yet it asks something real from every traveller who takes it on.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Brian Raffio, Senior Account Manager at Climbing Kilimanjaro. Brian shares the story of a company that began with a porter on the mountain, grew through guiding...
Morocco Travel Organizer: A Luxury Morocco Journey
Episode Number: 78
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Morocco Travel Organizer – Morocco
Siham Lahmin – Owner and Curator
Episode Summary:
Morocco is often spoken about as if it is one simple destination. Yet, as Siham Lahmin explains in this episode, it is much more layered than that.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Siham Lahmin, owner and curator of Morocco Travel Organizer. Together, they explore the real rhythm of Morocco, from ancient cities and mountain communities to the Sahara Desert, coastal life...
Royal Mara Safari Lodge Kenya
Episode Number: 77
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Royal Mara Safari Lodge – Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
Martin Ndamwe – Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:
There are some safari lodges where the experience begins on the game drive. Then there are places where the wild feeling starts before you have even left your room.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Martin Ndamwe, Marketing Manager at Royal Mara Safari Lodge in Kenya’s Mara North Conservancy. Martin shares what makes this intimate riverfront lodge so spe...
A Luxury Safari won at Dulini Leadwood: Johan’s Sabi Sands Story
Episode Number: 76
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Dulini Leadwood – Sabi Sands, South Africa
Johan Adriaanse – Keep Travelling Prize Giveaway Winner
Episode Summary:
Every now and then, a travel story feels different. Not because it is louder or more dramatic, but because it comes from someone who has actually lived the experience.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Johan Adriaanse, the recent winner of the Keep Travelling prize giveaway to Dulini Leadwood. Together with his wife, Nicola, Johan travelled to t...
Tripoli Libya Travel Guide: A Refreshing Look At Africa’s Most Misunderstood City
Episode Number: 75
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Diana Yu, Publisher of Just Wanderlust
https://justwanderlustblog.com/
Episode Summary:
Some destinations arrive with a story already written for them. Libya is one of those places. For many travellers, the country is still linked to old headlines, uncertainty, and questions about whether it belongs on a serious travel wish list.
But in this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, host Rael Zieve speaks with travel blogger and publisher Diana Yu about a very different...
5* Polana Serena Hotel - Mozambique
Episode Number: 74
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Polana Serena Hotel – Maputo, Mozambique
Osvaldo Inguane – Sales Manager
Instagram: @SerenaPolana
Instagram: @Ozzy_Ingwe
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve speaks with Osvaldo Inguane, Sales Manager at Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique. Set in one of the capital city’s most established diplomatic and business areas, Polana Serena offers guests a refined city stay with sea views, warm Mozambican hospitality, and easy access from Maputo International Airport.
This is a conve...
Hiking in the Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Episode Number: 73
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Mambo Viewpoint – Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Herman Erdtiek – Co-Owner
Episode Summary:
Some places are built for speed. Others are built for stillness. High above the plains of northeastern Tanzania, Mambo Viewpoint offers something many travellers never realise they are missing — silence, space, culture and perspective.
Set on the edge of the spectacular Usambara Mountains, this is a stay where sunrise views stretch towards Mount Kilimanjaro, rainforest trails begin at your doorstep, and village life remains warm, welcoming and deeply...
Botswana Safari Tips, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls
Episode Number: 72
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Cary Costello – Director of Sales, Off the Beaten Path
Episode Summary:
Botswana has a way of changing how people think about safari. In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Cary Costello from Off the Beaten Path to unpack a first-hand journey through one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why Botswana stood out as a lower-impact, higher-touch safari destination for Off the Beaten Path. How startin...Beach, Land and Marine Safari Holiday - Mozambique
Episode Number: 71
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Sky Island Resort & Ponta Membene Lodge – Mozambique
Sean Wookey – Owner
Episode Summary:
Some parts of Africa still feel wonderfully under the radar. Southern Mozambique is one of them.
In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Sean Wookey, owner of Sky Island Resort and Ponta Membene Lodge, to explore a part of Mozambique where beach, safari, marine life and adventure all come together in one journey. Sean shares how accessible the region is from...
Nigeria Beyond the Headlines: The Africa You’ve Never Seen
Episode Number: 70
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Rory Okoli – Founder & CEO, Trip Zap (Nigeria)
Episode Summary:
There are destinations that remain misunderstood, not because they lack experiences, but because their stories have never been properly told. Nigeria is one of those places — a country rich in culture, landscapes and energy, yet still largely absent from the global tourism conversation.
What emerges in this conversation is a completely different perspective. One that moves beyond headlines and into lived experience — from vibrant coastlines and cultural festivals to evolvi...
Victoria Falls Safari Stay | What Makes Masuwe Lodge Different?
Episode Number: 69
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Masuwe Lodge – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Cassius Tembo – General Manager
Episode Summary:
There are places in Africa where the experience is shaped not only by what you see, but by how a place makes you feel.
Masuwe Lodge is one of them.
Set just outside the bustle of Victoria Falls town, Masuwe Lodge offers something many travellers are quietly searching for — the chance to enjoy the energy of one of Africa’s great destinations while still feeling surrounded by nature, calm, and space.
Private Safari in Malaria Free Waterberg, South Africa
Episode Number: 68
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Ant Africa Safaris – Waterberg, South Africa
Taryn Erasmus – Reservations & Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:
In South Africa’s Waterberg region, a landscape of ancient mountains, open savannah and rich biodiversity, safari experiences often feel deeply personal. This is a part of the country where family history, conservation and hospitality have grown together over generations, shaping the way travellers experience the African bush.
Ant Africa Safaris is one such story. What began with a vision to restore land to its na...
Safari in Laikepia, Kenya at the foot hills of Mount Kenya
Episode Number: 67
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Mutara Camp – Laikipia, Kenya
Illa Kaveke – Sales & Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:
There are places in Africa where space, silence, and wildlife come together in a way that feels deeply personal — where the experience is not about crowds or schedules, but about connection.
Mutara Camp is one of those places.
In this episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Illa Kaveke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Mutara Camp, to explore this intimate safari r...
Safari at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Episode Number: 66
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Mwamba Lodge – Tarangire, Tanzania
Amos Wekesa – CEO, Great Lakes Collection
Episode Summary:
There are places in Africa where landscape, wildlife, and community intersect in powerful ways — where remoteness is not isolation, but privilege.
Mwamba Lodge is one of them.
In this episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Amos Wekesa, CEO of Great Lakes Collection, to explore Mwamba Lodge — a hilltop retreat on the boundary of Tarangire National Park, set within...
Safari on the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe
Episode Number: 65
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Chundu Island – Zambezi River, Zimbabwe
Dardley Tafaruka – Concession Manager
Tutu Moleya – Apprentice Guide
Episode Summary:
There are places where the rhythm of the river shapes the day, where sunrise belongs to the water, and where safari feels personal rather than performative.
Chundu Island is one of them.
In this episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, Rael Zieve visits Chundu Island, a private island sanctuary on the Zimbabwean side of the Zambezi River, and sits...
Safari in a Private Game Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa
Episode Number: 64
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Mapesu Private Game Reserve – Limpopo, South Africa
Quentin Knipping – Managing Director
Episode Summary:
There are places in Africa where wildlife moves freely across unfenced borders, and where ancient kingdoms once traded gold with the world.
This is one of them.
In this episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Quentin Knipping, Managing Director of Mapesu Private Game Reserve, to explore the wild northern edge of Limpopo — where South Africa meets Botswana and Zimb...
Safari in Kenya's Laikipia region
Episode Number:
63
Property / Guest Name:
Borana Lodge
Episode Summary:
An introduction to Borana Lodge and its setting in Kenya’s Laikipia region, on the foothills of Mount KenyaMillie Musee’s journey into conservation-led hospitality and her role as General ManagerHow Borana operates as a private conservancy with wildlife protection at its coreThe range of safari activities available beyond traditional game drivesWhy rhino conservation is central to Borana’s long-term visionHow responsible tourism supports both conservation and surrounding communitiesGuest Information:
Millie Musee – General...
Safari in Madikwe Private Reserve, South Africa
Episode Number: 62
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Dane van Heteren
General Manager – Jaci’s Private Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Episode Summary
In the latest episode of Keep Traveling: Your African Story, host Rael Zieve sat down with Dane van Heteren, General Manager of Jaci’s Private Lodge in Madikwe Game ReserveA thoughtful conversation exploring what responsible, values-led safari travel looks like inside one of South Africa’s most carefully managed reservesInsight into why Madikwe operates differently from larger, more commercial safari destinations, with strict capacity control and long-ter...Safari in Kenya
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Episode 52
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House in the Wild
Featuring: Lisa Roberti
lisamroberti.com
Episode Summary
Why House in the Wild offers a very different safari experience within the northern Mara conservanciesLisa Roberti’s 30+ year relationship with Africa and what keeps drawing her back to KenyaHow land that was once farmland has been restored into a thriving wildlife corridor through community-led conservationThe role of Enonkishu Conservancy in balancing cattle, wildlife, and livelihoods sustainablyWhat makes slower, quieter safari travel more meaningful than...