#111. It's not what you've got - it's how you use it

About this episode

Neil shares a powerful real-world experience from a remote tented safari lodge, highlighting how challenges can lead to memorable guest experiences.

Episode Summary What if the biggest excuse holding you back from hosting… simply isn’t true? In this episode, Neil shares a powerful real-world experience from a remote tented safari lodge in Samburu Game Reserve, where there’s no mains electricity, no traditional infrastructure—and wild animals roam freely. Despite these challenges, the team delivered one of the most memorable and seamless guest experiences imaginable. From baboon break-ins to solar-powered systems, this episode uncovers a s...

People in this episode

Host: Neil Harvey

Topics covered

• hosting
• guest experience
• safari lodge
• challenges
• remote locations
• sustainable practices

Keywords

• hosting
• guest experience
• safari lodge
• Samburu Game Reserve
• wild animals
• solar-powered systems
• baboon break-ins

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Samburu Game Reserve

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