Episode Number: 38
Savute Elephant Lodge
https://www.belmond.com/safaris/africa/botswana/belmond-savute-elephant-lodge/

Episode Summary:
Where is The property?
Was it always going to be tourism?
Why makes your property different?
What do guests rave about when leaving?
Making guests feel at home.
What's been your most rewarding experience that you've had with a particular guest?
Love of the area
Traditions and Great Food.
Great Staff!
Safety of Africa
Prize Give-away

Guest Information:
Daniel Manager - General Manager

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Prize Give-aways
The beauty of the area and insignificance of nature

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at:
https://www.wildsunsets.travel/savute-elephant-lodge/

Episode Number: 37
Three Tree Hill Lodge
https://www.threetreehill.co.za/

Episode Summary:
Where is The property?
Was it always going to be tourism?
Why is Three Tree Hill different?
What do guests rave about when leaving?
What's been your most rewarding experience that you've had with a particular guest?
Traditions and Great Food.
Great Staff!
Conservation
Nature experiences
Prize Give-away

Guest Information:
Cheryl Blackburn - Owner/Manager

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Prize Give-aways
The beauty of the area

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at:
https://www.wildsunsets.travel/three-tree-hill-lodge

Episode Number: 36
Ocean House Guest House
https://daosa.com.na/ocean-house/

Episode Summary:
Where is The property?
How did you get into tourism?
Why is Ocean House Guest House different?
What do guests rave about when leaving Ocean House Guest House?
What's been your most rewarding experience that you've had with a particular guest?
Something funny.
Great Food.
Great nature and fun experiences
Great Staff!
What do you want guests to take away?
Why shouldn't people be nervous of visiting Africa?

Guest Information:
Shaun Taylor - General Manager

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
Prize Give-aways
The beauty of the area and insignificance of the area

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/ocean-house-guest-house

Episode Number: 35

East African Reptiles
https://taaf-eastafricanreptiles.org/watamu-snake-farm/

Episode Summary:

Where is The property?
How did you end up as curator?
A normal day
Funding.
About Snakes and anti-venom
Rewarding experiences
Touching Stories
Staff
Visiting Africa for the first time?

Guest Information:

Kyle Buster
[email protected]

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

Conservation of snakes in Kenya

Contact Information:

Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:

Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/watamu-snake-farm

Episode Number: 35

Omogolo Hideaways
https://www.omogolohideaways.com/

Episode Summary:

Where is The property?
Why is Omogolo different?
What do guests rave about when leaving Omogolo??
Is there a story behind the name?
Do you have a favourite place at the property?
How do you make guests feel at home?
Most rewarding guest experience?
Traditional foods.
Wildlife experiences
Who amongst your staff makes a huge difference?
Hopes for the future
What do you want guests to take away?

Guest Information:
Caroline Bolten

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

Up close and personal with elephants

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/omogolo

Episode Number: 34

Little Ruckomechi
https://www.wildernessdestinations.com/africa/zimbabwe/mana-pools-national-park/little-ruckomechi

Episode Summary:

Where is The property?
A normal day at Little Ruckomechi?
Why is Little Ruckomechi different?
What do guests rave about when leaving Little Ruckomechi??
What is your favourite place at Little Ruckomechi
How do you make guests feel at home?
Most rewarding guest experience?
Something funny.
Something misunderstood about your job.
Who amongst your staff makes a huge difference?
What do you want guests to take away?
Why shouldn't people be nervous of visiting Africa?

Guest Information:

Graham Simmonds

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

The beauty of the area and insignificance of us

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/little-ruckomechi

Episode Number: 33

The Vineyard Hotel
www.vineyard.co.za

Episode Summary:

Where is The Vineyard?
What makes you succesful?
Property Set-up
Family Business
Staff
Sustainability Efforts
About Belinda
Something funny

Guest Information:

Belinda Morrison

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

Cape Town stays

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/vineyard

Episode Number: 32

Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
https://oceanareserve.com/
Prana Lodge & Forest Wellness Retreat
https://pranalodge.co.za/

Episode Summary:

Where is Intel?
How do you get there?
Wellness in the Wild Coast
A Nature Lover’s Escape
Tailor-Made Eastern Cape Itineraries
Community Upliftment & Staff Empowerment Initiatives
Sustainability Efforts Across Authentic Retreats
Expansion Plans & The Future of Authentic Retreats
Something funny
Prize Giveaway

Guest Information:

Thandeka Magida

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Eastern Cape Hidden Gems

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/authentic-retreats

Episode Number: 31

Intle Boutique Hotel
https://intle.co.za/

Episode Summary:

Where is Intel?
How do you get there?
What do you offer?
Reopening!!!
Staffing
Clientele profile
Working Team
Conservation & education
Something funny
Prize Giveaway

Guest Information:

John Easingwood

Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:

Free Entry Prize Giveaway: www.wildsunsets.travel/podcast
Awesome area of Thornhill

Contact Information:
Should you want to contact me directly, please email:  mailto:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/intle

Episode Number: 30

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 you want to contact me directly, please email:  mailto:[email protected]

Blog Post:
Please find the shortened version blog post of this podcast at: https://www.wildsunsets.travel/acacia-is-africa/