Keep Travelling – Your African Story
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Keep Travelling – Your African Story
Safari in Madikwe Private Reserve, South Africa
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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
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