Safari in Kenya

Safari in Kenya

Author: Rael J. Zieve February 4, 2026 Duration: 20:01

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/


Rael J. Zieve hosts Keep Travelling-Your African Story, a podcast that moves far beyond simple destination guides. This series is for those who feel that travel is about connection and context, not just itineraries. Each episode delves into the intricate layers of African societies, exploring how local business innovation intersects with deep cultural traditions, or how the logistics of aviation and travel infrastructure unlock remote, profound experiences. The conversations are built on genuine relationships and firsthand narratives, offering listeners a seat at the table with guides, entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders who are shaping the continent's contemporary story. You'll hear the subtle details behind crafting a meaningful journey-the scent of a market at dusk, the weight of a historical artifact, the cadence of a local dialect, the strategy behind a sustainable tourism venture. This isn't a broadcast of tips; it's an immersion into the perspectives that make travel transformative. Tune in for a thoughtful, nuanced exploration of places and the people who bring them to life, mirroring the tailored, premium journeys the podcast's ethos represents. Listen to this podcast for stories that change how you see the world, one African story at a time.
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