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  1. Planning a Safari in South Africa: A Complete GuideFrom Swain Destinations Team · South AfricaThis guide explores South Africa's leading safari regions, the luxury lodges that make your stay even more memorable, the best time to visit each, and how safari pairs with beautifully Cape Town, the Winelands, and beyond.Read the post
  2. The Land of a Thousand HillsFrom Ian Swain · Volcanoes National Park, RwandaIan's first-person dispatch from Rwanda explores gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, mountain gorilla conservation, and the people of the land of a thousand hills.Read the post
  3. MICHELIN Keys Shine a Spotlight on Exceptional Hotels in AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · AfricaHospitality in Africa has reached an exciting new milestone with the inaugural selection of MICHELIN Key Awards. Designed to celebrate outstanding stays…Read the post
  4. A Century of Safari Legacy Renewed: Cottar's Unveils Luxe Modern RefurbishmentsFrom Swain Destinations Team · KenyaCongratulations to Cottar's Safaris on their newly unveiled refurbishments at the multi-award-winning Cottar's 1920s Camp and Cottar's Bush Villa . Rooted in…Read the post
  5. Honeymoon in South Africa: A Complete GuideFrom Swain Destinations Team · South AfricaFew honeymoons combine city, wine country and safari as easily as South Africa. Here is how to plan a romantic journey, and when to go.Read the post
  6. Exclusive-Use Villas in AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · AfricaExclusive-use villas in Africa offer private and luxurious accommodations for the ultimate family or group safari. Guests have sole access to the entire…Read the post
  7. A Foodie & Wine Lover's Dream in South AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · South AfricaAfter an epic safari in Botswana, Donna and Rehana made the voyage back to South Africa by plane via Maun. Greeted by a local representative at the Cape Town Airport, the theme of their travels transitioned from safari to what can only be dRead the post
  8. On Safari in BotswanaFrom Swain Destinations Team · BotswanaIf you've been considering a Southern Africa safari adventure for your next vacation, you're in the right place. Join our Senior Travel Consultants, Donna and Rehana, as they recap their travels that included both a safari in Botswana and aRead the post
  9. Our Top Uganda Tips: The Pearl of AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · UgandaChurchill called Uganda "the Pearl of Africa." From mountain gorillas to the source of the Nile, here is what to see and how to plan a visit.Read the post
  10. Our Top Kenya Tips: Where to Go on SafariFrom Swain Destinations Team · KenyaKenya is the birthplace of the safari. From the Maasai Mara to Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, here is where to go and how to plan it.Read the post
  11. Choosing The Safari That's Best For You In South AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · South AfricaThe choice of where to experience your safari can be daunting, so we have broken down how to choose the safari that's best for you....Read the post
  12. City, Sea, & Safari in South AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · South AfricaA trip combining Cape Town and safari should be on every seasoned traveler's bucket list.Read the post
  13. The Vibrance of ZimbabweFrom Swain Destinations Team · ZimbabweZimbabwe pairs Victoria Falls and Hwange's wildlife with warm people and superb guiding. Here is what to see and why it belongs on a Southern Africa trip.Read the post
  14. Sanctuary In BotswanaFrom Swain Destinations Team · BotswanaLearn all about Sanctuary Retreats Botswana Camps, all recently refurbished to an exquisite standard.Read the post
  15. The Otherworldly Icon of NamibiaFrom Swain Destinations Team · NamibiaNamibia is expansive with otherworldly, sometimes jarring landscapes.Read the post
  16. The Ultimate African Safari GuideFrom Swain Destinations Team · AfricaAn African safari rewards a little planning. Here is where to go, when to travel, the types of safari, and how to choose the right camp.Read the post
  17. Zambia; Home to a Natural WonderFrom Swain Destinations Team · Zambia / Victoria FallsVisit one of the seven greatest natural wonders of the world. From sunset river cruises to...Read the post
  18. The Magic of Botswana: A Safari Like No OtherFrom Swain Destinations Team · BotswanaBotswana offers a slower, wilder, water-laced safari — the Okavango Delta, Chobe's elephants and remote luxury camps. Here is what makes it special.Read the post
  19. Kenya Changes YouFrom Swain Destinations Team · Kenya"Africa changes you..." You'll hear it over and over. Since my trip to Kenya , I have been the first to add the phrase to my discussions when I'm talking…Read the post
  20. Top 6 Things to Do in TanzaniaFrom Swain Destinations Team · TanzaniaTanzania is an iconic destination for intrepid travelers, known for its diverse landscapes and up close wildlife experiences.Read the post
  21. Everything to Know about Gorilla TrekkingFrom Swain Destinations Team · RwandaThe answer to this question is simple. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is one the most profound wildlife experiences in the world. You begin on the edge of a volcano and then enter the dense forest, hiking toward the summit. All the while, you aRead the post
  22. Top Things to Do in Southern AfricaFrom Swain Destinations Team · Southern AfricaSouthern Africa is famous for safari and Victoria Falls, but there's far more. Here are the top experiences across the region for active travelers.Read the post
  23. Gorilla Trekking: My Rwandan AdventureFrom Swain Destinations Team · RwandaI can confirm that after a combined 400 or so safari experiences across the African continent, our gorilla trekking adventure was second to none. For Ian and…Read the post
  24. My First Great Migration in AfricaFrom Ian Swain · KenyaThe Great Migration in Africa will give you goosebumps. Millions of animals moving clockwise, following the rain and the promise of food and water. The Great…Read the post