Privately Guided
Your holiday begins the moment you leave home
A luxury holiday shouldn’t start with stress.
Long airport queues, unfamiliar terminals, flight connections, immigration procedures and baggage transfers can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re travelling long distances or visiting Africa for the first time.
That’s why our privately guided service can begin from your chosen departure point.
Whether you’re flying from the United Kingdom, South Africa or another agreed location, I’ll meet you before your journey starts and travel alongside you throughout the experience.
Together we’ll check in, navigate security, manage flight connections, complete immigration formalities and arrive knowing every detail has already been carefully planned. As a result, you can focus on the excitement of your adventure instead of worrying about logistics.
A genuinely personal travel experience
Every traveller has different expectations.
Some guests want to spend hours photographing wildlife, while others dream of relaxing on pristine beaches or enjoying Africa’s finest golf courses. Families often prefer a slower pace, whereas couples celebrating a special occasion may want something more exclusive and intimate.
Because I travel with you personally, we can adapt where practical and respond to changing circumstances. For example, we may stay longer at an incredible wildlife sighting, adjust the day’s schedule or take advantage of an unexpected opportunity that wasn’t part of the original plan.
Rather than following a rigid timetable, we shape the journey around your interests whenever possible.
More than a guide
Many people hear the phrase Private Guided African Tours and imagine someone pointing out wildlife during a game drive.
However, this service goes far beyond traditional guiding.
I help manage flights, transfers, accommodation, restaurant reservations, special celebrations, itinerary adjustments and unexpected challenges throughout your journey. Meanwhile, you can relax knowing someone is always looking ahead and solving problems before they become stressful.
Ultimately, my role is simple: I want you to spend your time enjoying Africa instead of managing the details.
A service that is never outsourced
This is one of the most exclusive experiences Keep Travelling offers, so I personally deliver every privately guided journey.
You’ll never arrive to discover that another representative has taken my place.
Likewise, I never subcontract this service to another company or assign it to a local escort.
When you book one of our Privately Guided African Tours, you travel with me from beginning to end. That promise is central to everything this service represents.
Built on first-hand African knowledge
Over the years, I’ve travelled extensively throughout Africa, visiting lodges, exploring safari regions, discovering coastal retreats and building trusted relationships with tourism professionals across the continent.
Because of those experiences, I can offer practical advice that goes well beyond a standard itinerary.
Perhaps I’ll recommend the perfect viewpoint for sunrise, suggest a hidden lunch stop, adjust the day’s plans after hearing about exceptional wildlife activity or explain local customs that enrich your experience.
Instead of relying on guidebooks, I share knowledge gained through years of travelling Africa myself.
Luxury is travelling without uncertainty
Luxury isn’t defined only by five-star lodges or private safari vehicles.
Instead, real luxury comes from knowing someone is quietly taking care of every detail while you enjoy the journey.
Our Privately Guided African Tours provide exactly that experience.
From the moment you leave home until you return, you’ll travel with someone who planned your itinerary, understands your expectations and remains personally committed to making every day memorable.
If you’re looking for a truly personal African travel experience, I’d be honoured to share the journey with you and help create memories that will last a lifetime.
I look forward to welcoming you to Africa.
Rael Zieve
Founder, Keep Travelling
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What Customers Say
Our Most Popular African experience, carefully selected for unforgettable journeys.
Consultant ENT Surgeon | Clinical Director, ENT & Audiology Department | Strategic Lead, North East Regional Cochlear Implant Programme
Dear Julia, I wanted to take a moment to provide some feedback and express my appreciation for the outstanding service I have received from you as my travel agent. Your dedication and commitment to ensuring that my travel experiences are seamless and enjoyable have truly gone above and beyond my expectations. From the very beginning, you have demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. Your attention to detail in understanding my travel preferences and requirements is commendable. You have always taken the time to listen to my needs and tailor the perfect itinerary for me. What sets you apart from other travel agents is your willingness to go the extra mile and you have consistently exceeded my expectations. Your proactive communication and prompt responses to my inquiries have been invaluable. I have always felt well-informed and confident in the arrangements you have made on my behalf. Your organisation and efficiency have made the entire travel planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Julia, I cannot thank you enough for your exceptional service and dedication. You have truly gone above and beyond in providing me with a service when I had to travel for a family emergency. I am grateful to have you as my travel agent, and I look forward to continuing to work with you for all my future travel needs. Warmest regards,
Managing Consultant at Dominion Travel &Tours
Very efficient, trustworthy, and professional in her job.
Business Manager at KARL STORZ
Has been a pleasure to rely on Julia for local and international travel arrangements and advise. Can recommend her reliable and quick service, calm assistance with urgent changes as well as overall professional work.
Digital Marketing Strategist & Consultant, Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant Advocate, Reiki Healer, Functional Medicine, Organic Skincare Formulator & Expert, Energy Medicine Student
Julia is extremely helpful, flexible, and informative on every aspect of travelling. She has a very quick turnaround time. She instils I calm feeling making sure all requirements are met, which lets me feel I can trust her with my plans and travels. I can truly recommend her service.
Exploration Manager Antler Gold
We have been working with Julia for both work and private travel over the past 5 years. She is extremely efficient at finding solutions to changing circumstances and always find the most cost effective and practical solutions. it has been a great pleasure using her services in the past and we will continue to do so.
Healthcare management /Medical Device Sales Management / Endoscopy
It is my pleasure to recommend Julia Zieve as an executive corporate and private travel consultant. She has been my travel partner for 14 years, her quality of work is impeccable and attention to detail allows me and my travel group to enjoy our trip, knowing her excellent agile client service will ensure smooth travels. She is always reachable, responds fast and is innovative in allowing travels to incorporate a true country experience with wonderful suggestions and solutions She offers nothing short of a gold standard and I can highly recommend her if you are in search of a premier travel partner. I certainly will never use anyone else
Independent Extractives Consultant
Julia has been booking my personal and business flights for over 2 decades. From helping me change flights from Greenland to Papua New Guinea, I have always found her to be absolutely professional and always willing to help.
Head of Services at KARL STORZ Endoscopy South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Julia delivers outstanding services when it comes to travelling for both business and pleasure. She is a highly professional and diligent individual and have never let me down over the last 14 years I have been using the travelling services offered by her company. She presents herself well and is a very reliable resource. Thank you, Julia.
Key Account Manager
I have worked with Julia since she first started in the industry and have always found her enthusiasm and service to be outstanding. I highly recommend Julia to anybody looking for an agent who takes service and knowledge to the next level....and is friendly and pleasant too!
General Manager: Karl Storz Endoskope
Julia Zieve has been a tenacious and proactive manager of our travel plans. I have found her efficient, available, and accommodating of our needs. She is a solution finder which a company needs when arranging travel, events and especially with large numbers of people from various locations. Julia has been a pleasure to work with
KARL STORZ Endoscopy Australia Pty Ltd
I have had the pleasure of Julia’s efficiency, professionalism, and care for over ten years. Julia is always available to help and I can recommend her without any hesitation!
Projects and Tenders Manager at KSESA
I have been a client of Julia’s since she started her business. She is an amazing travel agent, and highly efficient. Nothing is too much for her any time of the day or night. Chopping and changing travel arrangements is a breeze and she is always pleasant. Julia has great product knowledge related to travelling in South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands as well as other international destinations. I have every confidence in recommending her for both corporate and holiday travel.
Regional Director, Africa at St George’s University
Having relied on Julia's expertise for over a decade, I am thrilled to highly recommend her as an exceptional professional in the travel industry. Julia's unwavering dedication and expertise have made every interaction a delight throughout these years. Her personalized approach and meticulous attention to detail consistently result in unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it's finding the perfect itinerary or resolving unexpected challenges, Julia's professionalism shines through, providing seamless solutions tailored to individual needs. Working with Julia has been an absolute pleasure, and I wholeheartedly endorse her to anyone seeking exceptional service and unforgettable journeys. Thank you, Julia, for your outstanding commitment to excellence.
Employed
I have had the pleasure of using Julia Zieve and her travel agencies on numerous occasions to fly our team members around the world. As a company, we have always found Julia willing and very efficient in sourcing difficult connections and often with very stringent guidelines around company policies and procedures. Julia always ensures everyone meets their travel times and is the first to make sure everyone arrives on time. If there were any issues, she always managed to find a solution to ensure everyone arrived safely at their destination. I highly recommend Julia and I will remain always grateful. Allowing Julia to manage our travel arrangements was a big positive for our personal and business requirements.
Retired
Our experience with Julia on planning two long trips was excellent! We had wonderful plans, beautiful accommodations, and flawless transfers. She and her team were always one step ahead of us, and even knew we left our passports in a hotel safe before we realized it. I would recommend Julia and her team highly.
Marketing endoscopic solutions that optimise patient outcomes
Travel, internationally or locally, corporate, or private can be daunting. However, the trip is made easy when you have Julia and her team facilitating your itinerary. Julia's expertise and reliability through the years have been invaluable in ensuring successful trips. Golferswild Travel and Tours are the professionals of choice for all types of travel. I highly recommend their services.
