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Africa itineraries made personal

Explore Africa luxury itineraries designed around safari lodges, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, wine country, wildlife, and private local guides.

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These sample itineraries show common route combinations, trip lengths, and travel styles. Swain Destinations can adjust the hotels, guides, activities, flights, and pacing for your dates.

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Beach, City, & Safari SojournAfrica

Beach, City, & Safari Sojourn

Escape to tropical beaches, a vibrant city, and an exciting safari.
  • Johannesburg
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve
  • Cape Town
  • Mauritius
11 nightsFrom $13,650 p/p
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Belmond SafariAfrica

Belmond Safari

Luxurious African escape with cultural flare.
  • Cape Town
  • Greater Chobe National Park
  • Okavango Delta
10 nightsPricing on request
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Bespoke Southern AfricaAfrica

Bespoke Southern Africa

An extraordinary journey of bespoke experiences and accommodations.
  • Cape Town
  • Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
  • Johannesburg
  • Linyanti
  • +1 more
14 nightsFrom $43,620 p/p
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Best of Namibia Wing SafariAfrica

Best of Namibia Wing Safari

Uncover spectacular Namibia with a wild itinerary that knows no boundaries.
  • Johannesburg
  • Sossusvlei
  • Damaraland
  • Skeleton Coast
  • +2 more
11 nightsFrom $19,955 p/p
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Best of South AfricaAfrica

Best of South Africa

From city to safari, experience the best that South Africa has to offer.
  • Johannesburg
  • Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
  • Cape Town
  • +1 more
12 nightsFrom $26,000 p/p
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Cape and Safari In-StyleAfrica

Cape and Safari In-Style

Experience South Africa through the cities, the wines, and the wildlife.
  • Cape Town
  • Franschhoek
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve
  • Sabie Private Game Reserve
10 nightsFrom $17,655 p/p
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Classic Cape and SafariAfrica

Classic Cape and Safari

Experience South Africa through the cities, the wines, and the wildlife.
  • Cape Town
  • Franschhoek
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve
9 nightsFrom $9,230 p/p
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Classic Southern AfricaAfrica

Classic Southern Africa

Discover the diverse peoples and wildlife of Southern Africa.
  • Cape Town
  • Okavango Delta
  • Greater Chobe National Park
  • Livingstone
9 nightsFrom $10,205 p/p
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Classic Southern Africa In-StyleAfrica

Classic Southern Africa In-Style

Discover the diverse peoples and wildlife of Southern Africa.
  • Cape Town
  • Okavango Delta
  • Linyanti
  • Livingstone
10 nightsFrom $19,390 p/p
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East Africa SkySafariAfrica

East Africa SkySafari

This combined trip encompasses the very best of this intoxicating pair.
  • Nairobi
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Laikipia
  • Greater Masai Mara
  • +3 more
12 nightsFrom $22,205 p/p
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Eco-Luxury Sojourn in South AfricaAfrica

Eco-Luxury Sojourn in South Africa

Embark on an exclusive eco-luxury sojourn in South Africa for four people.
  • Cape Town
  • Gansbaai
  • Franschhoek
  • Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
  • +1 more
14 nightsFrom $45,960 p/p
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Egypt In-StyleAfrica

Egypt In-Style

Relive the golden days of Egypt's mysterious past.
  • Cairo
  • Nile River Cruising
9 nightsPricing on request
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Gorilla Trekking in RwandaAfrica

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Come face to face with the largest primates in the world.
  • Kigali
  • Volcanoes National Park
4 nightsFrom $10,490 p/p
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Gorillas of RwandaAfrica

Gorillas of Rwanda

Come face to face with the largest primates in the world.
  • Kigali
  • Volcanoes National Park
4 nightsFrom $17,580 p/p
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Gorillas of UgandaAfrica

Gorillas of Uganda

Meet one of the rarest primates in the world.
  • Entebbe
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
5 nightsFrom $8,235 p/p
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Hidden Treasures of South AfricaAfrica

Hidden Treasures of South Africa

Explore the hidden treasures of South Africa.
  • Johannesburg
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve
  • Cape Town
  • Kuruman
11 nightsPricing on request
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Highlights of EgyptAfrica

Highlights of Egypt

Relive the golden days of Egypt's mysterious past.
  • Cairo
  • Nile River Cruising
9 nightsPricing on request
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Highlights of NamibiaAfrica

Highlights of Namibia

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Namibia’s iconic landscapes.
  • Johannesburg
  • Sossusvlei
  • Damaraland
  • Etosha National Park
  • +1 more
8 nightsFrom $8,580 p/p
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Highlights of South AfricaAfrica

Highlights of South Africa

Explore South Africa’s highlights in this 10 night itinerary.
  • Johannesburg
  • Manyeleti Game Reserve
  • Cape Town
10 nightsFrom $9,960 p/p
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Kenya SkySafariAfrica

Kenya SkySafari

Explore the wilderness of Kenya in this 10-day exclusive Skysafari.
  • Nairobi
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Laikipia
  • Greater Masai Mara
9 nightsFrom $14,480 p/p
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Livingstone HighlightsAfrica

Livingstone Highlights

Highlights of the Southern lands.
  • Livingstone
2 nightsFrom $1,645 p/p
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Livingstone In-StyleAfrica

Livingstone In-Style

Highlights of the Southern lands.
  • Livingstone
2 nightsFrom $3,650 p/p
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Livingstone SamplerAfrica

Livingstone Sampler

Highlights of the Southern lands.
  • Livingstone
2 nightsFrom $1,220 p/p
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Luxurious Cape, Safari and BeachAfrica

Luxurious Cape, Safari and Beach

Spend 14 days at luxurious accommodations in idyllic locations.
  • Cape Town
  • Sabie Private Game Reserve
  • Johannesburg
  • Benguerra Island
13 nightsFrom $19,005 p/p
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Making Memories in South AfricaAfrica

Making Memories in South Africa

Make lasting memories on this journey for all ages through South Africa.
  • Cape Town
  • Gansbaai
  • Thornybush Nature Reserve
9 nightsFrom $22,545 p/p
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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking AdventureAfrica

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Come face to face with the largest primates in the world.
  • Kigali
  • Volcanoes National Park
4 nightsPricing on request
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Rwanda In-DepthAfrica

Rwanda In-Depth

Nine nights spent in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
  • Kigali
  • Akagera National Park
  • Kigali
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • +1 more
9 nightsFrom $21,785 p/p
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Seychelles and South Africa Escape In-StyleAfrica

Seychelles and South Africa Escape In-Style

Experience crystal clear beaches and African wildlife in one escape.
  • Mahe Island
  • Johannesburg
  • Sabi Sands Game Reserve
  • Kruger National Park
11 nightsPricing on request
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Swain’s Southern Africa HighlightsAfrica

Swain’s Southern Africa Highlights

A full-color insight to Southern Africa's extraordinary magic.
  • Cape Town
  • Sabie Private Game Reserve
  • Johannesburg
  • Victoria Falls
11 nightsFrom $10,925 p/p
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Swain’s Southern Africa In-StyleAfrica

Swain’s Southern Africa In-Style

A full-color insight to Southern Africa's extraordinary magic.
  • Cape Town
  • Sabie Private Game Reserve
  • Johannesburg
  • Victoria Falls
12 nightsFrom $17,220 p/p
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Swain's Southern AfricaAfrica

Swain's Southern Africa

A full-color insight to Southern Africa's extraordinary magic.
  • Cape Town
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve
  • Johannesburg
  • Victoria Falls
10 nightsFrom $7,040 p/p
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Tanzania DiscoveredAfrica

Tanzania Discovered

Capture the highlights of Tanzania.
  • Arusha
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Ngorongoro
  • Serengeti National Park
8 nightsFrom $10,745 p/p
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Tanzania SkySafariAfrica

Tanzania SkySafari

Northern Tanzania, land of big skies, big herds, big mountains, Big Five.
  • Arusha
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Karatu
9 nightsFrom $14,280 p/p
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Ultimate Kenya and TanzaniaAfrica

Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania

Wildlife-seeking travelers will experience the ultimate safari adventure
  • Nairobi
  • Chyulu Hills
  • Greater Masai Mara
  • Serengeti National Park
  • +1 more
10 nightsFrom $23,425 p/p
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Ultimate Southern Africa SafariAfrica

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

The safari of a lifetime.
  • Johannesburg
  • Sabi Sands Game Reserve
  • Victoria Falls
  • Linyanti
  • +1 more
12 nightsFrom $33,890 p/p
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Victoria Falls HighlightsAfrica

Victoria Falls Highlights

Witness the power of 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
  • Victoria Falls
2 nightsFrom $1,485 p/p
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Victoria Falls In-StyleAfrica

Victoria Falls In-Style

Witness the power of 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
  • Victoria Falls
2 nightsFrom $2,870 p/p
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Victoria Falls SamplerAfrica

Victoria Falls Sampler

Witness the power of 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
  • Victoria Falls
2 nightsFrom $1,185 p/p
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Wings Over Kenya In-StyleAfrica

Wings Over Kenya In-Style

Kenya's rarest species and peoples, up close.
  • Nairobi
  • Chyulu Hills
  • Samburu National Park
  • Greater Masai Mara
8 nightsFrom $16,105 p/p
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Zambian ExplorerAfrica

Zambian Explorer

Experience luxury, culture and wildlife on this adventure through Zambia.
  • South Luangwa National Park
  • Lower Zambezi
  • Livingstone
9 nightsPricing on request
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Zimbabwe and Botswana In-StyleAfrica

Zimbabwe and Botswana In-Style

Explore some of the iconic sights in Zimbabwe and Botswana.
  • Hwange National Park
  • Victoria Falls
  • Linyanti
  • Okavango Delta
10 nightsFrom $20,560 p/p
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Arabian and Scenic Southern Africa AdventureMiddle East

Arabian and Scenic Southern Africa Adventure

Encounter a sparkling coastline in Doha and wildlife encounters in Africa.
  • Doha
  • Victoria Falls
  • Cape Town
  • Sabie Private Game Reserve
11 nightsPricing on request
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Middle East Wonders and African WildernessMiddle East

Middle East Wonders and African Wilderness

Showcasing the best of Qatar and Zambia
  • Doha
  • South Luangwa National Park
  • Lower Zambezi
  • Livingstone
12 nightsPricing on request
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Wonders of Qatar and RwandaMiddle East

Wonders of Qatar and Rwanda

Showcasing the best of Qatar and Rwanda
  • Doha
  • Kigali
  • Akagera National Park
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • +1 more
9 nightsPricing on request
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