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  1. Africa's Big Five: The Complete Safari GuideFrom Swain Destinations · AfricaThe Big Five are the headline act of an African safari. Here is what they are, where to find each one, and how to plan a safari around seeing them.Read the post
  2. Fun Facts About Australia, the Land Down UnderFrom Swain Destinations · Uluru, AustraliaAustralia is a continent of superlatives and surprises. Here are some of the facts that make the Land Down Under one of the world's most fascinating destinations.Read the post
  3. Safari in Kruger and the Sabi SandFrom Swain Destinations · Kruger National Park, South AfricaSouth Africa's Greater Kruger region is among the world's great safari destinations. Here is how Kruger and the private Sabi Sand reserve differ — and why to go.Read the post
  4. Christchurch: Facts About New Zealand's Garden CityFrom Swain Destinations · Christchurch, New ZealandNew Zealand's "Garden City" has reinvented itself since the 2010–11 earthquakes. Here are the facts and what makes Christchurch worth visiting today.Read the post
  5. Queenstown, New Zealand: The Complete GuideFrom Swain Destinations · Queenstown, New ZealandSet on Lake Wakatipu beneath the Remarkables, Queenstown balances adrenaline with alpine scenery and some of New Zealand's best wine. Here is what to know.Read the post
  6. A Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari: Highlights of Southern AfricaFrom Swain Destinations · Botswana & ZimbabweFrom the waterways of the Okavango to the thunder of Victoria Falls, a Botswana and Zimbabwe safari delivers Southern Africa at its wildest. Here are the highlights.Read the post