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 Kenya
• Millie Musee’s journey into conservation-led hospitality and her role as General Manager
• How Borana operates as a private conservancy with wildlife protection at its core
• The range of safari activities available beyond traditional game drives
• Why rhino conservation is central to Borana’s long-term vision
• How responsible tourism supports both conservation and surrounding communities

Guest Information:
Millie Musee – General Manager at Borana Lodge

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

• How conservation, community, culture, and commerce work together at Borana
• The role of education and employment in reducing poaching
• Why Borana Lodge represents a sustainable model for the future of African tourism

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email: rael@keeptravelling.africa

Blog Post:
https://www.wildsunsets.travel/inside-borana-lodge/

Episode Number: 62

Property / Guest Name

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 Reserve
• A thoughtful conversation exploring what responsible, values-led safari travel looks like inside one of South Africa’s most carefully managed reserves
• Insight into why Madikwe operates differently from larger, more commercial safari destinations, with strict capacity control and long-term conservation planning
• How being a malaria-free safari destination makes Madikwe especially appealing for families, first-time safari travellers, and shorter trips
• The story behind Jaci’s Private Lodge, its recent rebuild, and how design, comfort, and immersion are balanced without excess
• Why ethical guiding, patient game viewing, and quieter safari experiences are increasingly important to modern travellers

Guest Information

Dane van Heteren
General Manager – Jaci’s Private Lodge
A safari professional with deep operational experience in Madikwe Game Reserve, focused on ethical tourism, sustainability, and meaningful guest experiences

Key Takeaways / Topics Covered

• How Madikwe Game Reserve delivers high-quality wildlife encounters through restraint, planning, and strong conservation principles
• Why Jaci’s Private Lodge appeals to travellers seeking a calmer, more considered safari experience rather than mass tourism
• This week’s prize giveaway: one listener will win a safari stay at Jaci’s Private Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, including accommodation and daily safari activities (terms and availability apply)

Contact Information:

Email: rael@keeptravelling.africa

Blog Post

https://www.wildsunsets.travel/jacis-private-lodge/

Episode Number

Episode 52

Property / Guest Name

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 conservancies
• Lisa Roberti’s 30+ year relationship with Africa and what keeps drawing her back to Kenya
• How land that was once farmland has been restored into a thriving wildlife corridor through community-led conservation
• The role of Enonkishu Conservancy in balancing cattle, wildlife, and livelihoods sustainably
• What makes slower, quieter safari travel more meaningful than chasing sightings
• Honest insight into travel logistics, getting to the Mara, and why first impressions of this lodge feel more like home than hotel

Guest Information

Lisa Roberti
Wildlife photographer, conservation advocate, and seasoned Africa traveller with extensive safari experience across East and Southern Africa

Key Takeaways / Topics Covered

• How House in the Wild Kenya demonstrates conservation that genuinely includes local communities
• Why northern Mara conservancies offer richer, quieter safari experiences with fewer vehicles
• How time in nature helps reset perspective, slow the nervous system, and create lasting travel memories

Contact Information

Email: rael@keeptravelling.africa

Blog Post

https://www.wildsunsets.travel/house-in-the-wild-kenya/