A Luxury Safari won at Dulini Leadwood: Johan’s Sabi Sands Story

Episode Number: 76

Property / Guest Name:
Dulini Leadwood – Sabi Sands, South Africa
Johan Adriaanse – Keep Travelling Prize Giveaway Winner

Episode Summary:
Every now and then, a travel story feels different. Not because it is louder or more dramatic, but because it comes from someone who has actually lived the experience.

In this episode of Keep Travelling: Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Johan Adriaanse, the recent winner of the Keep Travelling prize giveaway to Dulini Leadwood. Together with his wife, Nicola, Johan travelled to the Sabi Sands for a stay that became far more than just a luxury safari escape. It was a birthday break, a wildlife experience, a chance to slow down, and a reminder of why Africa stays with people long after they return home.

From the moment they entered the reserve, the experience began. A rhino sighting just minutes after arrival set the tone, followed by warm hospitality, beautiful river-facing accommodation, exceptional food, and game drives filled with leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, and those smaller, quieter safari moments that often become the most memorable.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it felt like to win and enjoy a Keep Travelling prize giveaway
 • How easy the journey to Dulini Leadwood was from Tzaneen
 • Why Johan and Nicola found the lodge setting, room, food, and staff so impressive
 • The special leopard and lion sightings that made the safari unforgettable
 • Why Sabi Sands felt quiet, well-managed, and deeply personal
 • How guides, trackers, and lodge teams help protect the true spirit of African tourism

Guest Information:
Johan Adriaanse joins the podcast as a recent Keep Travelling prize giveaway winner. After travelling with his wife, Nicola, to Dulini Leadwood in the Sabi Sands, Johan shares an honest guest perspective on the lodge, the wildlife, the food, the service, and the feeling of being properly looked after in one of South Africa’s most iconic safari regions. He also gives special mention to Nathan, their guide, whose respect for nature and knowledge of the area stood out during their stay.

Key Takeaways:
• The Keep Travelling prize giveaway gave Johan and Nicola the chance to experience Dulini Leadwood for themselves, not just dream about it.
• Dulini Leadwood delivered a powerful mix of luxury, warm service, excellent food, and quiet, unhurried safari moments.
• The wildlife experience was exceptional, with rhino on arrival, memorable leopard encounters, lions with cubs, elephants, antelope, birds, and even a chameleon sighting.

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

Blog Post:
https://keeptravelling.africa/blog/dulini-prize-winner/