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Sample Itineraries

These are sample routes that have been developed over many years to reflect the most frequent and favored requests of our independent travelers. These suggestions allow you to depart on any day, choose your accommodation level and add extra nights and tours as desired.

Whether using these itineraries as a starting off point or if you’d prefer to travel using one of our pre-designed packages, these sample journeys compile some of our best locations, lodging and activities. With no limit on how many changes can be made, our Swain Destinations specialists can ensure that you will not miss a single city or activity on your adventure.

Across East African Plains

Across East African Plains
12 Nights From $8,170
Arusha; Lake Manyara National Park; Serengeti; Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Nairobi; Amboseli; Samburu National Park; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Across East African Plains
12 Nights From $8,170

Arusha; Lake Manyara National Park; Serengeti; Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Nairobi; Amboseli; Samburu National Park; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Take in the beauty of Eastern Africa and its majestic plains.

An African Extravaganza

An African Extravaganza
15 Nights From $15,500
Nairobi; Laikipia; Maasai Mara National Reserve; Cape Town; Victoria Falls; Hwange National Park

An African Extravaganza
15 Nights From $15,500

Nairobi; Laikipia; Maasai Mara National Reserve; Cape Town; Victoria Falls; Hwange National Park

The sights and sounds of Africa.

Belmond Safari

Belmond Safari
11 Nights From $10,245
Johannesburg; Greater Chobe National Park; Moremi; Okavango Delta; Cape Town

Belmond Safari
11 Nights From $10,245

Johannesburg; Greater Chobe National Park; Moremi; Okavango Delta; Cape Town

Luxurious African escape with cultural flare.

Best of Namibia Wing Safari

Best of Namibia Wing Safari
8 Nights From $7,760
Johannesburg; Sossusvlei; Damaraland; Etosha National Park; Windhoek

Best of Namibia Wing Safari
8 Nights From $7,760

Johannesburg; Sossusvlei; Damaraland; Etosha National Park; Windhoek

A wild itinerary that knows no boundaries.

City, Desert and Seychelles

City, Desert and Seychelles
10 Nights From $12,560
Bab Al Shams; Dubai; Mahe Island

City, Desert and Seychelles
10 Nights From $12,560

Bab Al Shams; Dubai; Mahe Island

Explore the modern marvel that is Dubai.

Classic Cape and Safari

Classic Cape and Safari
10 Nights From $6,595
Cape Town; Franschhoek; Kapama Private Game Reserve; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Classic Cape and Safari
10 Nights From $6,595

Cape Town; Franschhoek; Kapama Private Game Reserve; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Experience South Africa through the cities, the wines, and the wildlife.

Classic Southern Africa

Classic Southern Africa
9 Nights From $6,020
Cape Town; Okavango Delta; Linyanti; Livingstone

Classic Southern Africa
9 Nights From $6,020

Cape Town; Okavango Delta; Linyanti; Livingstone

Discover the diverse peoples and wildlife of Southern Africa.

Experience More Southern Africa

Experience More Southern Africa
10 Nights From $5,500
Cape Town; Madikwe Game Reserve; Johannesburg; Victoria Falls

Experience More Southern Africa
10 Nights From $5,500

Cape Town; Madikwe Game Reserve; Johannesburg; Victoria Falls

Experience more of Southern Africa on this ten-night adventure.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
5 Nights From $5,265
Kigali; Parc National des Volcans

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
5 Nights From $5,265

Kigali; Parc National des Volcans

Come face to face with the largest primates in the world.

Gorillas of Uganda

Gorillas of Uganda
5 Nights From $4,520
Entebbe; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorillas of Uganda
5 Nights From $4,520

Entebbe; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Meet one of the rarest primates in the world.

Highlights of Egypt

Highlights of Egypt
8 Nights From $4,045
Cairo; Nile River Cruising

Highlights of Egypt
8 Nights From $4,045

Cairo; Nile River Cruising

Relive the golden days of Egypt's mysterious past.

Livingstone, Zambia Extension

Livingstone, Zambia Extension
2 Nights From $1,350
Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia Extension
2 Nights From $1,350

Livingstone

Highlights of the Southern lands.

Magnificent South Africa

Magnificent South Africa
10 Nights From $5,945
Cape Town; Pretoria; Madikwe Game Reserve

Magnificent South Africa
10 Nights From $5,945

Cape Town; Pretoria; Madikwe Game Reserve

Part cosmopolitan, part adventure, one hundred percent South African.

More Cape Town & Madikwe

More Cape Town & Madikwe
8 Nights From $4,085
Cape Town; Madikwe Game Reserve

More Cape Town & Madikwe
8 Nights From $4,085

Cape Town; Madikwe Game Reserve

Get to know the city of Cape Town before exploring Madikwe Game Reserve.

Rwanda In-Depth

Rwanda In-Depth
9 Nights From $15,850
Kigali; Akagera National Park; Kigali; Nyungwe National Forest; Parc National des Volcans

Rwanda In-Depth
9 Nights From $15,850

Kigali; Akagera National Park; Kigali; Nyungwe National Forest; Parc National des Volcans

Nine nights spent in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.

Sand and Safari Sojourn

Sand and Safari Sojourn
10 Nights From $7,825
Mauritius; Johannesburg; Kapama Private Game Reserve

Sand and Safari Sojourn
10 Nights From $7,825

Mauritius; Johannesburg; Kapama Private Game Reserve

Indulge in a getaway combining turquoise waters with a safari adventure.

Splendors of Tanzania

Splendors of Tanzania
12 Nights From $7,245
Arusha; Lake Manyara National Park; Karatu; Serengeti; Zanzibar

Splendors of Tanzania
12 Nights From $7,245

Arusha; Lake Manyara National Park; Karatu; Serengeti; Zanzibar

Travel through Tanzania &Beyond

Swain's Southern Africa

Swain's Southern Africa
10 Nights From $3,870
Cape Town; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve; Johannesburg; Victoria Falls

Swain's Southern Africa
10 Nights From $3,870

Cape Town; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve; Johannesburg; Victoria Falls

A full-color insight to Southern Africa's extraordinary magic.

Tanzania Sky Safari

Tanzania Sky Safari
7 Nights From $7,890
Arusha; Tarangire National Park; Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Serengeti

Tanzania Sky Safari
7 Nights From $7,890

Arusha; Tarangire National Park; Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Serengeti

Experience Tanzania on this safari-packed getaway.

Trekking and Safari

Trekking and Safari
10 Nights From $14,885
Kigali; Parc National des Volcans; Nairobi; Meru National Park; Laikipia; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Trekking and Safari
10 Nights From $14,885

Kigali; Parc National des Volcans; Nairobi; Meru National Park; Laikipia; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Track iconic African wildlife through the mountains and the plains.

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari
11 Nights From $21,340
Johannesburg; Linyanti; Okavango Delta; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari
11 Nights From $21,340

Johannesburg; Linyanti; Okavango Delta; Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

The safari of a lifetime.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Extension

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Extension
2 Nights From $875
Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Extension
2 Nights From $875

Victoria Falls

Witness the power of 'The Smoke that Thunders'.

Wings Over Kenya

Wings Over Kenya
7 Nights From $4,500
Nairobi; Amboseli; Samburu National Park; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wings Over Kenya
7 Nights From $4,500

Nairobi; Amboseli; Samburu National Park; Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya's rarest species and peoples, up close.

Zambian Explorer

Zambian Explorer
9 Nights From $11,065
South Luangwa National Park; Lower Zambezi; Livingstone

Zambian Explorer
9 Nights From $11,065

South Luangwa National Park; Lower Zambezi; Livingstone

Experience luxury, culture and wildlife on this adventure through Zambia.