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 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. 

  1. 5d ago

    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 to minimise environmental impact while providing panoramic views of the surrounding desert. Frans explains what guests can expect from the lodge, including its luxury rooms and executive suites, dining facilities, the Cosmos Bar and outdoor deck. He also discusses the lodge's approach to desert accommodation, using natural airflow, fans and water coolers rather than conventional air conditioning. The conversation explores the experiences that make Moon Mountain Lodge a memorable part of a Namibia itinerary. These include early morning excursions to Sossusvlei, picnic breakfasts in the desert, guided sunset walks, stargazing and wildlife viewing at the lodge's waterhole. Guests may encounter oryx, springbok, wildebeest, hartebeest and mountain zebra, while seasonal rainfall transforms the surrounding plains with fresh grass and wildflowers. Frans also shares practical advice for international visitors, including travelling from Windhoek or Walvis Bay, choosing a reliable rental vehicle, preparing for Namibia's gravel roads and understanding the country's different travel seasons. Whether you're planning a self-drive adventure, a privately guided tour or a luxury holiday near Sossusvlei, this episode offers valuable insights into Moon Mountain Lodge and the remarkable landscapes of southern Namibia. Guest Information: Frans du Raan Travel Weavers Featured Property: Moon Mountain Lodge, Namibia Key Takeaways: Location and accommodation: Moon Mountain Lodge is approximately 56 kilometres from Sesriem, making it a convenient base for visiting Sossusvlei and Deadvlei while enjoying luxury desert accommodation and panoramic views.Activities and experiences: Guests can enjoy guided Sossusvlei excursions, picnic breakfasts, sunset walks, stargazing and wildlife viewing at the lodge's waterhole.Practical Namibia travel advice: Allow at least two nights where possible, prepare for changing desert temperatures, use a reliable rental vehicle and book well ahead during the busier travel season.Contact Information: 🌍 Website: https://www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ Email: rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/moonmountainlodge

    Namibia - Moon Mountain Lodge | Where to Stay Near Sossusvlei

  2. Oct 7

    Sashwa Greater Kruger | Safari, Wellness & Conservation

    Episode Number: 6 Property / Guest Name: Sashwa – Peter Eastwood Episode Summary: 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 numbers can create more relaxed wildlife sightings and allow guests to spend longer with animals without the pressure of constant rotation. Explore Sashwa’s 100% plant-based food philosophy, local produce sourcing and its wider connection to sustainability and community support. Pick up practical South Africa travel advice, including what to pack, how to approach wildlife photography responsibly and what may surprise first-time visitors to the country. Guest Information: Peter Eastwood Founder Sashwa Key Takeaways / Topics Covered: Sashwa combines traditional Greater Kruger safari experiences with meditation, yoga, wellness and a slower daily rhythm. The lodge’s low vehicle density can create quieter, longer wildlife sightings than more crowded safari environments. Sashwa uses food, local sourcing, conservation partnerships and community initiatives as part of a broader effort to make a positive impact. Contact Information: 🌍 https://www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/sashwa

    Sashwa Greater Kruger | Safari, Wellness & Conservation

  3. Sep 30

    Zambia Safari | Lolelunga Private Reserve, Conservation & Night Drives

    Episode Number: 5 Property / Guest Name: Lolelunga Private Reserve – Wesley Hartmann Episode Summary:  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, extended night drives, walking safaris, fishing, boating, canoeing, birding and stargazing.  Learn how long-term conservation work has helped rebuild the reserve from fewer than 100 animals to around 4,000, alongside employment, boreholes, schools, clinics and community support.  Pick up practical Zambia travel advice, including how many nights to stay, what to pack and what might surprise first-time visitors to the country. Guest Information: Wesley Hartmann Wildlife and Conservation Ambassador Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection Key Takeaways:  Lolelunga’s private reserve model allows for longer night drives, creating better opportunities to search for nocturnal species such as aardvark, pangolin and civet.  A minimum three-night stay at each safari lodge gives travellers more time to experience the property properly without feeling rushed between transfers and activities.  Conservation at Lolelunga is closely tied to surrounding communities through local employment, fresh-water projects, schools, clinics and long-term development. Contact Information: 🌍 https://www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: https://www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/lolelunga

    Zambia Safari | Lolelunga Private Reserve, Conservation & Night Drives

  4. Sep 23

    Jao Reserve Botswana | Luxury Safari in the Okavango Delta

    Episode Number: 4 Property / Guest Name: Jao Reserve – Ryan Kays Episode Summary:  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 story and how generations of connection to Botswana helped shape Jao Reserve into what it is today.  Pick up practical Botswana travel advice, from what to pack to the things that may surprise first-time visitors. Guest Information: Ryan Kays Marketing Manager Jao Reserve Key Takeaways:  Combining the wetter and drier areas of Jao Reserve can create two very different Okavango Delta safari experiences within the same reserve.  Jao Reserve’s mix of land and water activities gives guests several different ways to experience the Delta. Prize Giveaway: One lucky Keep Travelling listener can win a two-night stay at Tubu Tree Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Contact Information: 🌍 www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ @KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/jaoreserve

    Jao Reserve Botswana | Luxury Safari in the Okavango Delta

  5. Sep 16

    Tanzania Safari with Siringit: Serengeti, Great Migration & Tarangire

    Episode Number: 3 Property / Guest Name Siringit Collection — Peter Bruins Episode Summary  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 food, wildlife, sustainability, community support and Siringit's conservation work.  Peter shares his thoughts on the future of African tourism and why growth in lesser-known protected areas could benefit conservation, communities and travellers. Guest Information Name: Peter Bruins Title: Country Manager Company: Siringit Collection Key Takeaways / Topics Covered Different Tanzania experiences: From an intimate villa near Arusha and big cats in the Serengeti to the Great Migration and elephant-rich Tarangire. Tourism with purpose: Siringit's story includes support for Bara Primary School alongside conservation, wildlife protection and sustainability initiatives. Prize Giveaway: One lucky listener can win a two-night stay at Siringit Tarangire Camp on a game package. Contact Information: 🌍 www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ @KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/siringit

    Tanzania Safari with Siringit: Serengeti, Great Migration & Tarangire

  6. Sep 9

    Shandrani Resort Mauritius: Inside the Beachcomber Experience

    Episode Number: 2 Property / Guest Name 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 long career in the Mauritius hotel industry.They also discuss Beachcomber Sport & Nature, including hiking, cycling and different ways to explore Mauritius beyond the resort.Guest Information: Name: Rico Paoletti Title: General Manager Company: Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa Key Takeaways / Topics Covered Why Shandrani’s proximity to the airport can actually be an advantage, especially for families arriving after a long journey.How the resort combines family facilities, adults-only spaces, multiple beaches and six different dining experiences.Why Mauritian hospitality, staff development and opportunities to experience the island through nature remain central to the Shandrani experience.Contact Information: 🌍 www.keeptravelling.africa 🎙️ Podcast: www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ @KeepTravellingYAV ✉️ rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: Read more about Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa and the conversation with Rico Paoletti: www.keeptravelling.africa/blog/shandrani

    Shandrani Resort Mauritius: Inside the Beachcomber Experience

  7. Sep 2

    Big Five Safari, Biodiversity & Bush-to-Beach Experiences

    Episode Number: 1 Property / Guest Name: Kariega Game Reserve – Lindy Sutherland Episode Summary:  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, canoeing, fishing, beach excursions and Kariega’s Kids on Safari programme.  Hear how family ownership, conservation and community projects have helped shape Kariega into the reserve it is today. Guest Information Name: Lindy Sutherland Title: Marketing Director Company: Kariega Game Reserve Key Takeaways / Topics Covered  Kariega offers five very different lodge experiences, allowing families, couples, active travellers, luxury guests and private groups to choose a safari style that suits them.  The reserve’s seven biomes, two rivers and position within an exceptionally biodiverse part of the Eastern Cape add another dimension to its Big Five safari experience.  Guests staying longer can combine different lodges and explore Kariega’s conservation and community work through the Kariega Foundation. Contact Information: Email: rael@keeptravelling.africa Blog Post: https://keeptravelling.africa/blog/kariega/ 🌍 Visit: www.keeptravelling.africa  🎙️ Podcast: www.keeptravelling.africa/podcast ▶️ YouTube: @KeepTravellingYAV

    Big Five Safari, Biodiversity & Bush-to-Beach Experiences

  8. Season 1, Episode 89 Trailer

    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

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