Keep Travelling – Your African Vacation
“Are you tired of sifting through mountains of adverts and marketing pitches trying to upsell where you should spend your next 5* African vacation packages? Join veteran tourism business owner Rael Zieve as he interviews a diverse array of role players across the African tourism industry. Listen weekly in under 30minutes, from focused questions to first-hand honest responses. Thereby, building trust and giving you confidence of where you should spend your next awesome holiday.”
Acacia is Africa
Episode Number: 29
Acacia is Africa
https://acacia-africa.com/
Episode Summary:
What is it about Africa?
What is Acacia is Africa?
Is Africa safe?
Being around animals!
The different cultures
African favourites
Conservation & education
Something funny
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Vivian McCarthy
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
The beauty of boundless Africa
Contact Information:
Should...
Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge
Episode Number: 28
Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge
https://www.evolveback.com/evolve-back-kalahari/
Episode Summary:
Where are you situated geographically?
How to get there?
The lodge itself.
Activities - The Sky Bed
Connectivity
Staff & Requirements
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Thomas Emmanuel Ramapuram
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
The Kalahari Wilderness
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact...
La Dolce Vita Guesthouse and Harties Boat Company
Episode Number: 27
La Dolce Vita Guesthouse, North West South Africa
https://ladolcevitaguesthouse.co.za/
Episode Summary:
Where are you and travellers coming through?
What happens out there?
Accessibility
Special occasions
Family Business & Activities
Staff
About Natasha
Something Funny
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Co Owner Natasha Mostert
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Cruising in Hartbeespoort Dam
Contact...
Luvhondo Lodge - Limpopo, South Africa
Episode Number: 26
Luvhondo Lodge - Limpopo, South Africa
https://www.fewandfarluvhondo.com/
Episode Summary:
Where are you?
What is the property?
About the lodge and amenities
Staff and Sustainability
The Brand
Something Funny
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Co Owner and CEO Susan Dusek
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Soutpansberg Moutains
Contact Information:
Should you want to...
Bannister Hotel
Episode Number: 26
Bannister Hotel - Johannesburg
https://bannisterhotel.co.za/
Episode Summary:
Where are you?
What made you invest in the CBD
About the CBD Johannesburg
New amenities
Is Johannesburg dangerous?
Staff and Giving back
Andrew being Mr Johannesburg
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Co Owners: Andrew Bannister and Alice Rowe
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Johannesburg CBD transformation
<...
Rhulani Safari Lodge
Episode Number: 25
Rhulani Safari Lodge - Madikwe
www.rhulani.com
Episode Summary:
Where are you and how to get there!
About the property - Rooms & Activities
Kids activities
Off grid and sustainability
Staff and Giving back
About Rolf and something funny
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
General Manager: Rolf Steiner
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Education for Staff
Contact...
Mount Camdeboo - Graaff Reinet
Episode Number: 24
Mount Camdeboo & Justin Boshoff
Episode Summary:
Where are you and how to get there!
About the property
Rooms & Activities
Pods and Beauty of the area
Predators
Star gazing and other activities.
Kids activities
Off grid and sustainability
About Justin and something funny
Guest Information:
General Manager: Justin Boshoff
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Star Gazing Spectacle
Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
...
Nkwichi Lodge Lake Malawi
Episode Number: 23
Owner: Paul Simkin
Episode Summary:
Where are you and how to get there!
Beauty of the area
Activities & safety
Lodge size
Giving back
Client base
About Paul and something to remember
Guest Information:
Owner: Paul Simkin
Nkwichi Lodge | Lake Malawi
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Prize Giveaway
About Nkwichi
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me...
Dulini Group of Lodges
Episode Number: 22
Dulini Safari Team
Episode Summary:
Where are the properties and how to get there!
Lower Zambezi
What to expect
Best Marketing Practices
Dulini Stand Out
Activities
Things for kids
Staff
Poaching
A funny story
Guest Information:
Sales Manager - Jaryd Povall
Safari Manager and in charge of digital and social media marketing - Neil Jennings
Dulini
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:<...
Zuri Zanzibar
Episode Number: 21
General Manager @ Zuri Zanzibar
Episode Summary:
Where are you based physically and how to get there!
Stay and Activities
Spices and Food
Scuba Diving
Sustainability
About Zofia and a funny story
Guest Information:
Zofia Dolnikova - General Manager
Zuri Zanzibar
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
About Zanzibar Island Paradise
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email: mailto:rael@w...
Bahia Mar Club - Vilanculos
Episode Number: 20
General Manager @ Bahia Mar Club
Episode Summary:
Where are you based physically and how to get there!
Stay and Activities and Fishing
Current Political Status Quo
Sustainability
Susana's Journey and Achievements
Hospitality Stories
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Susana Vidal - General Manager
Hotel Mozambique | Bahia Mar | Vilanculos
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Coastal Mozambique Paradise
3 night PRIZE giveaway
Contact Information:
...
Anantara Bazaruto
Episode Number: 19
General Manager @ Anantara Bazaruto
Episode Summary:
Where are you based physically and how to get there!
Stay and Activities and Fishing
Current Political Status Quo
Sustainability
Christian's Journey
Hospitality Stories
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Christian Sanchez - General Manager
https://www.minorhotels.com/en/destinations/mozambique/bazaruto-island/anantara-bazaruto-island-resort
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Island Paradise
2 night PRIZE giveaway
Contact Information:
...
Future Found Sanctuary - Hout Bay, South Africa
Episode Number: 18
General Manager @ Future Found Sanctuary
Episode Summary:
Where are you based physically
Stay and Activities
Wellness & Treatments & Safety
Clientelle
Sustainability & Organic Natural Food
Andrew's Journey & Looking After Clients
Hospitality Stories
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Andrew Rosettenstein - General Manager
https://www.futurefoundsanctuary.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Wellness in the Cape
2 night PRIZE giveaway
Contact Information:
Should you...
Shenton Safaris - Zambia
Episode Number: 17
Sales, Marketing and Reservations Manager @ Shenton Safaris, Zambia
Episode Summary:
Where are you based physically
Open season
Where are the camps situated geographically
Getting There
The different camps
How long do people stay?
Main activities
Staff and Sustainability
Alexandra's Journey
Guest Information:
Alexandra Harrison
https://www.shentonsafaris.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Safari Opportunities in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Contact...
Nile Safari Lodge, Uganda
Episode Number: 16
Director @ Nile Safari Lodge, Uganda
Episode Summary:
Where are you situated geographically
Details of The Property
Activities Offered
Getting There
Staff and Sustainability
About Nathalie
Something Funny
Prize Draw
Guest Information:
Nathalie Van Pee
www.nilesafarilodge.com
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Safari Opportunities in Uganda
2 night Prize Giveaway
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<...Newmark Hotels and Reserves
Episode Number: 15
Leisure Sales Manager @ Newmark Hotels and Reserves
Episode Summary:
Waterfront Properties
Sea Point & Mouille Properties
Hout Bay Properties
Winelands Properties
Gauteng Properties
Outside of South Africa Properties
Prize draw
Guest Information:
Stefan Hugget - Leisure Sales Manager
https://newmarkhotels.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
South African Portfolio
1 night Prize Giveaway
Enter Here: Win a Luxury Safari: Enter Our Prize Draw | Wild Sunsets<...
Baines River Camp
Episode Number: 14
Baines River Camp - Zambia
Episode Summary:
Physically Situated
Getting There
Amenities
Upliftment & Education
Property Portfolio
Something Funny
Fishing
Prize draw
Guest Information:
Scott Brown - Operations Officer
https://www.bainesrivercamp.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Lower reaches of Zambezi River
2 nights Prize Giveaway
Enter Here: Win a Luxury Safari: Enter Our Prize Draw | Wild Sunsets
Contact Information:<...
Changa Safaris, Kariba, Zimbabwe
Episode Number: 13
Changa Safari Camp - Zimbabwe
Episode Summary:
How to get there?
The property!
Where else can one go?
The Community and the National Park
Poaching
About the lake and enticing oversees visitors to visit
Something Funny
Guest Information:
Kevin Higgins
https://changasafaricamp.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Matusadona National Park
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please...
Sungani & Kulandila Camp - Zambia
Episode Number: 12
Sungani & Kulandila Camp - Zambia
Episode Summary:
Your individual roles
Where are you and ways to get there?
Photography
Working together
Prize draw
Guest Information:
Jordan Davy & Michael Davy
https://sungani.com/kulandila-camp/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
South Luangwa National Park and Surrounds
2 nights Prize Giveaway
Enter Here: Win a Luxury Safari: Enter Our Prize Draw | Wild Sunsets
Contact Information:<...
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Episode Number: Eleventh
Royal Zambezi Lodge - Zambia
Episode Summary:
Where are you?
Ways to get there.
All inclusive.
Chilapila trek
Local community
Sustainability
Something funny about Chileya
Prize draw
Guest Information:
Chileya Kasuba Ndeke - Sales and Marketing Manager
https://www.royalzambezilodge.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Lower reaches of Zambezi River
2 nights Prize Giveaway
Enter Here: Win a Luxury Safari: Enter...
Baines River Camp
Episode Number: Thirteenth
Baines River Camp - Zambia
Episode Summary:
Physically Situated
Getting There
Amentities
Upliftment & Education
Property Portfolio
Something Funny
Fishing
Prize draw
Guest Information:
Scott Brown - Operations Officer
https://www.bainesrivercamp.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Lower reaches of Zambezi River
2 nights Prize Giveaway
Enter Here: Win a Luxury Safari: Enter Our Prize Draw | Wild Sunsets
Contact...
Flat Dogs Camp - Zambia
Episode Number: Tenth
Flat Dogs Camp - Zambia
Adrian Coley - Managing Director
Episode Summary:
Where are you?
Ways to get there.
What is a flatdog?
About the camp
Food glorious food
Local Community
Where does Adrian holiday
Guest Information:
Adrian Coley
https://www.flatdogscamp.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
South Luangwa
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me di...
Erinvale Golf Estate
Episode Number: Nine
Erinvale Golf Estate
Golf Manager: Brian Wessels
Episode Summary:
Where is the estate
A little history of Brian
Members
American golf travellers
Managing the course
Enter the prize giveaway
Guest Information:
Brian Wessels
https://erinvale.co.za/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Playing at Erinvale
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email: mailto:rael@wildsunsets.tra...
Beachcomber
Episode Number: Eight
Beachcomber SA
Sales Executive: Taryn Landropoulos
Episode Summary:
What does a Sales Executive do?
About Taryn
Educationals and Inspections
Beachcomber Family
Size of Beachcomber
Importance of Travel Agents
Kids Clubs
Guest Information:
Taryn Landropoulos
www.beachcomber.co.za
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Mauritius as a year round destination
Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, pl...
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate
Episode Number: Seven
Pinnacle Point
Director of Golf: Quintin Byleveldt
Episode Summary:
Where is Pinnacle Point
What is a golf director
Membership
Louis 57 Academy
Climate Change
A Masters experience
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Quintin Byleveldt
www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Golf at Pinnacle Point
Prize Giveaway
Entry Details:
Enter the draw to win the following priz...
Ilita Lodge - Garden Route, South Africa
Episode Number: Six
Ilita Lodge
Brother and Sister Team: Jannes Buys and Willa Benade
Episode Summary:
Introduction to Ilita Lodge
Luxury Amenities and Versatile Accommodation
Activities and Attractions Nearby
Personalized Guest Services
Growth Post-COVIDFocus on People and Sustainability
Personal Stories and Fun Moments
Prize Giveaway
Guest Information:
Mrs Willa Benade
Mr Jannes Buys
Co-Owners and Managers
https://www.ilitalodge.co.za/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
...
Shongwe Lookout Victoria Falls
Episode Number: Five
Shongwe Lookout and Oasis
Co-Owner and Manager Jaime Henson
Episode Summary:
1.) Introduction
3.) Service
4.) Hiring and Firing Staff
5.) Conservation
6.) How long should someone visit
7.) Safety
8.) Something Funny
9.) Future plans
10.) Giveaway and Prize
Guest Information:
Mr Jaime Henson
Co-Owner and Manager Jaime Henson
https://shongwelookout.com
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Safety and Length of Stay
Prize Giveaway
Ent...
Fancourt Golf Resort and Spa, George, South Africa
Episode Number: Four
Fancourt Golf Resort and Spa
Interview with the Director of Sales and Marketing, Fancourt Golf Resort and Spa, George.
Episode Summary:
1.) Welcome
2.) Introduction
3.) Why Visit?
4.) Conservation
5. ) Staff
6.) Golf Development
7.) Tourism South Africa
8.) Something Funny
9.) Giveaway and Prize
Guest Information:
Mr Leroy Ferreira
Director of Sales and Marketing, Fancourt Golf Resort and Spa, George, RSA
www.fancourt.co.za
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:<...
Dune Ridge Guest House
Episode Number: Three
Dune Ridge Guest House
Interview with the Owner
Episode Summary:Full description of the Guest House facilities
Fantastic 2-night giveaway prize
Guest Information:Mrs Sara Jane Love
Owner: Dune Ridge Guest House
St Francis Bay, South Africa
Dune Ridge Country House – Top Rated Guest House in St Francis Bay
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:About the boutique Guest House, why people should visit and the area
Prize Giveaway
Ent...Trailer Season One
A brief snippet of what you can expect during the weekly podcast episodes and what prizes can be won!
African Fly Fishing
Episode Number: Two
African Waters - Fly Fishing Charter Company
Interview with co owner Keith Clover
Episode Summary:Full description of company's offerings & conservation efforts
Fishing Memorabilia giveaways
Guest Information:Mr. Keith Clover
Co Owner
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:How it started
Offerings in Africa
Operating in Africa
Sustainability projects, conservation, and job creation
Prize Giveaway
Entry Details:To enter the draw to win the following pr...
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Episode Number: One
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Interview with the Sales and Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:Full description of the resort’s facilities and the iconic falls
Fantastic 2-night giveaway prize
Guest Information:Mr. Anald Musonza
Head- Sales & Marketing | Africa Albida Tourism
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
https://victoria-falls-safari-lodge.com/
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:About Anald
30th Anniversary celebrations
Sustainability projects, conservation, and job creation
Water levels
