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Classic Southern Africa

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Classic Southern Africa
Make your away across South Africa, Botswana and Zambia in Classic Southern Africa. Center yourself in Cape time; get to know this South African city inside and out on tours taking to you Table Mountain and to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Get wild on safaris in search of big game and adventure. Botswana and Zambia are full of wildlife sure to get your heart racing. Lions, leopard, elephants and buffalo herds are just a few of the game you're bound to see as you set your sights on southern Africa.

Your Itinerary Includes:
  • Roundtrip airport and land transfers
  • 3 nights Cape Town
  • Cape Town City tour
  • Cape Peninsula tour
  • 4 nights Botswana including 2 nights Okavango Delta and 2 nights Greater Chobe National Park
  • Botswana game viewing safari
  • 2 nights Livingstone
  • Zambezi River Cruise
  • Tour of the Falls
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Interests
  • National Parks and Preserves
  • Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
9 Nights Starting At
December 24, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Book by:
December 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Superior
Dates & prices
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Starting From Additional Details
9 Nights from $9,670.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
December 27, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $8,720.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
November 26, 2024 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $7,660.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
December 20, 2024 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $7,745.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
December 27, 2024 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $8,060.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
March 27, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $9,175.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
April 26, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $9,005.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
May 27, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $10,355.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
August 27, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $10,520.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
September 26, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $10,635.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
October 27, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $9,395.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
November 26, 2025 7:00 PM
9 Nights from $9,475.00 (USD) Per Person
Superior
December 19, 2025 7:00 PM
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Accommodations
Swain Destinations: Classic Southern Africa

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel,Superior, Cape Town
Camp Okavango,Superior, Okavango Delta
Chobe Game Lodge,Superior, Chobe National Park
Tintswalo Siankaba,Superior, Livingstone


Standard (3*) to (3 1/2*) Offering limited facilities and services, these are moderate rooms with private ensuite bathrooms that offer exceptional value for money for the price conscious traveler.

Superior (4*) to (4 1/2*) These hotels are typically better equipped with more comfortable accommodation, and are often in a fairly central location to major sightseeing.

Deluxe (5*) Boasting luxurious and spacious surroundings, these accommodations offer the highest level of international quality accommodation and service. Typically with exquisite décor, exceptional service and superb award winning restaurants.

Luxury (5*) + Premier accommodations in choice settings offering exquisite surroundings, the finest guest services and indulgent amenities. These properties are often one of a kind and are ideal for discerning travelers.
Extensions
Swain Destinations: Classic Southern Africa

Cape Winelands Tour
Enjoy a whole day dedicated to the indulgence and splendor of Africa?s premier wine region. Escape to the beauty and tranquility of the Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Winelands. The first stop is the Afrikaans Language Monument, perched on Paarl Rock, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding area. Then continue onto wineries to sample wines of merit before visiting the Huguenot Monument and Museum in Franschhoek, where you will discover the origins of the world renowned wine producing region.

Hermanus Tour
The once quiet fishing village of Hermanus provides some of the finest shorebased whale watching in the world. See the Southern Right whales at play. Enjoy the coastal drive with breathtaking ocean views. Stop for wine tasting at a coastal wine estate. Following the whale watching and lunch (own account), you will drive through the scenic Elgin ? an apple growing center. Travel back to Cape Town via St. Lowry's Pass.

Sandboarding Tour
Enjoy a fun filled morning of Sand Boarding! Travel to the stunning nature reserve at Atlantis (approx. 40 minutes from Cape Town). This idyllic location offers incredibly white sand dunes, unique views of Table Mountain and the City and provides an incredible wide-open feeling of Africa. Alternatively, we can travel along the East Coast to Bettys Bay which is approximately an hour drive out of Town. Your Guides will provide instruction for the duration of the activity in a safe and fun filled environment. All sand board equipment, expert instructors, permits, and transport to and from the sand dunes location is included. *This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate.

Walk to Freedom Tour
Experience the wonderful raw energy of our 'Rainbow Nation' in one unforgettable morning. You'll be walking in the footsteps of the local communities - those of yesterday and today - seeing where and how both past and present generations lived, or just existed, during the dark days of apartheid, and experience how people of these townships live today. Explore the riveting District Six Museum (closed Sundays) for a sharp reminder of the past, then tour Langa, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, and visit the impressive Tsoga Environmental Gardens. We want you to enjoy a hands-on experience of life in a township, so you'll be visiting an informal spaza shop, popping into a shebeen (pub), and visiting a hostel. Tastes of the daily life of a community. Following your tour of the township, continue to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to connect with your scheduled tour to Robben Island. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.

Winelands and Cape Point Cycling Tour
Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve for spectacular costal views. Cycle through this area and smell the unique scent of the Protea, Walk up to the site of the original lighthouse at Cape Point then walk along the Clifftop route from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope. Next, head for the Constantia wine lands; try a selection of wines and discover why South Africa is hailed as one of the finest wine producing countries in the world.

Trip Types

Romance & Honeymoon Travel
Getaway to exotic locales and extraordinary settings on a romantic travel experience you will never forget. Our exclusive itineraries can be customized to ensure a memorable and one-of-a-kind vacation, personalized just for you. Swain Destinations will hand-tailor an itinerary using our preferred accommodations and handpicked experiences while incorporating your specific travel tastes and needs.

Family Travel
Since the inception of Swain Destinations, we have been a family-run business, setting the foundation for how we tailor our travel services. Swain Destinations will expertly create a customized experience for you and your loved ones, no matter what type of trip you are looking for. For over three decades, Swain Destinations has customized travel experiences to Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, Antarctica, and South Pacific Islands, ensuring our clients have an incredible experience that they are sure to talk about for years to come. It is through our strong relationships with our suppliers that we are able to provide assurance that you and your family will receive the highest of quality in personalized service.

Adventure Travel
Seeking an adventure filled vacation or just an adventurous day? Swain Destinations adventure activities, itineraries and lodging are just for you. Let us cultivate your complete itinerary. Jet boating in New Zealand, climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in Australia, or sand boarding in South Africa, there is no shortage of thrilling activities for you to take part in.

Cultural Travel
Immerse yourself in a wonderful range of cultural experiences, scenic delights and exotic cuisines that exist outside of your home country. Get to know the local practices and people, explore the history and heritage, and find yourself leaving more culturally enriched than when you embarked on your journey.

Food & Wine Travel
Wine and dine your way around the world with Swain Destinations. From foodie tours to hotels with some of the world’s most distinguished restaurants, our team of specialists can create the perfect food and wine inspired itineraries.

Sun & Sand Travel
Nothing beats a relaxing beach or island getaway, especially to one of our Swain Destinations. Laze on white sandy beaches, soak up the warm sun and let your worries wash away with the ocean waves. Whether you are looking for the ultimate island escape to one of the South Pacific’s pristine islands, or a stay of the Great Barrier Reef, Swain’s team of dedicated consultants are ready to make your island dreams a reality.

Cosmopolitan Travel
Cosmopolitan focused trips bring you the best any of our city destinations have to offer. These destinations give you a chance to experience the fast paced metropolises of the world. You can experience some world-renowned restaurants, high profile shopping districts, many modern museums and festivals and, of course, breathtaking architectures. Each city offers a unique view into the day to day life and culture of the city you choose to travel. These packages, hotels and experiences truly reflect what each city has to offer and brings it all together for you. Swain Destinations is proud of the many of the world’s best cities we travel to from Sydney to Cape Town.

Wildlife Travel
Koalas and kangaroos in Australia, marine life on the Great Barrier Reef, the Big Five in Africa; no matter what type of animals you’re looking to see, we have the activities and itineraries that will take you there. Whether you are looking for a family safari adventure, to learn about conservation efforts of rescue organizations, or even to check out a local zoo, we have put together a collection of our favorite animal and wildlife filled activities.

Swain Destinations: Classic Southern Africa

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel,Superior, Cape Town
Camp Okavango,Superior, Okavango Delta
Chobe Game Lodge,Superior, Chobe National Park
Tintswalo Siankaba,Superior, Livingstone


Standard (3*) to (3 1/2*) Offering limited facilities and services, these are moderate rooms with private ensuite bathrooms that offer exceptional value for money for the price conscious traveler.

Superior (4*) to (4 1/2*) These hotels are typically better equipped with more comfortable accommodation, and are often in a fairly central location to major sightseeing.

Deluxe (5*) Boasting luxurious and spacious surroundings, these accommodations offer the highest level of international quality accommodation and service. Typically with exquisite décor, exceptional service and superb award winning restaurants.

Luxury (5*) + Premier accommodations in choice settings offering exquisite surroundings, the finest guest services and indulgent amenities. These properties are often one of a kind and are ideal for discerning travelers.
Swain Destinations: Classic Southern Africa

Cape Winelands Tour
Enjoy a whole day dedicated to the indulgence and splendor of Africa?s premier wine region. Escape to the beauty and tranquility of the Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Winelands. The first stop is the Afrikaans Language Monument, perched on Paarl Rock, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding area. Then continue onto wineries to sample wines of merit before visiting the Huguenot Monument and Museum in Franschhoek, where you will discover the origins of the world renowned wine producing region.

Hermanus Tour
The once quiet fishing village of Hermanus provides some of the finest shorebased whale watching in the world. See the Southern Right whales at play. Enjoy the coastal drive with breathtaking ocean views. Stop for wine tasting at a coastal wine estate. Following the whale watching and lunch (own account), you will drive through the scenic Elgin ? an apple growing center. Travel back to Cape Town via St. Lowry's Pass.

Sandboarding Tour
Enjoy a fun filled morning of Sand Boarding! Travel to the stunning nature reserve at Atlantis (approx. 40 minutes from Cape Town). This idyllic location offers incredibly white sand dunes, unique views of Table Mountain and the City and provides an incredible wide-open feeling of Africa. Alternatively, we can travel along the East Coast to Bettys Bay which is approximately an hour drive out of Town. Your Guides will provide instruction for the duration of the activity in a safe and fun filled environment. All sand board equipment, expert instructors, permits, and transport to and from the sand dunes location is included. *This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate.

Walk to Freedom Tour
Experience the wonderful raw energy of our 'Rainbow Nation' in one unforgettable morning. You'll be walking in the footsteps of the local communities - those of yesterday and today - seeing where and how both past and present generations lived, or just existed, during the dark days of apartheid, and experience how people of these townships live today. Explore the riveting District Six Museum (closed Sundays) for a sharp reminder of the past, then tour Langa, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, and visit the impressive Tsoga Environmental Gardens. We want you to enjoy a hands-on experience of life in a township, so you'll be visiting an informal spaza shop, popping into a shebeen (pub), and visiting a hostel. Tastes of the daily life of a community. Following your tour of the township, continue to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to connect with your scheduled tour to Robben Island. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.

Winelands and Cape Point Cycling Tour
Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve for spectacular costal views. Cycle through this area and smell the unique scent of the Protea, Walk up to the site of the original lighthouse at Cape Point then walk along the Clifftop route from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope. Next, head for the Constantia wine lands; try a selection of wines and discover why South Africa is hailed as one of the finest wine producing countries in the world.

Romance & Honeymoon Travel
Getaway to exotic locales and extraordinary settings on a romantic travel experience you will never forget. Our exclusive itineraries can be customized to ensure a memorable and one-of-a-kind vacation, personalized just for you. Swain Destinations will hand-tailor an itinerary using our preferred accommodations and handpicked experiences while incorporating your specific travel tastes and needs.

Family Travel
Since the inception of Swain Destinations, we have been a family-run business, setting the foundation for how we tailor our travel services. Swain Destinations will expertly create a customized experience for you and your loved ones, no matter what type of trip you are looking for. For over three decades, Swain Destinations has customized travel experiences to Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, Antarctica, and South Pacific Islands, ensuring our clients have an incredible experience that they are sure to talk about for years to come. It is through our strong relationships with our suppliers that we are able to provide assurance that you and your family will receive the highest of quality in personalized service.

Adventure Travel
Seeking an adventure filled vacation or just an adventurous day? Swain Destinations adventure activities, itineraries and lodging are just for you. Let us cultivate your complete itinerary. Jet boating in New Zealand, climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in Australia, or sand boarding in South Africa, there is no shortage of thrilling activities for you to take part in.

Cultural Travel
Immerse yourself in a wonderful range of cultural experiences, scenic delights and exotic cuisines that exist outside of your home country. Get to know the local practices and people, explore the history and heritage, and find yourself leaving more culturally enriched than when you embarked on your journey.

Food & Wine Travel
Wine and dine your way around the world with Swain Destinations. From foodie tours to hotels with some of the world’s most distinguished restaurants, our team of specialists can create the perfect food and wine inspired itineraries.

Sun & Sand Travel
Nothing beats a relaxing beach or island getaway, especially to one of our Swain Destinations. Laze on white sandy beaches, soak up the warm sun and let your worries wash away with the ocean waves. Whether you are looking for the ultimate island escape to one of the South Pacific’s pristine islands, or a stay of the Great Barrier Reef, Swain’s team of dedicated consultants are ready to make your island dreams a reality.

Cosmopolitan Travel
Cosmopolitan focused trips bring you the best any of our city destinations have to offer. These destinations give you a chance to experience the fast paced metropolises of the world. You can experience some world-renowned restaurants, high profile shopping districts, many modern museums and festivals and, of course, breathtaking architectures. Each city offers a unique view into the day to day life and culture of the city you choose to travel. These packages, hotels and experiences truly reflect what each city has to offer and brings it all together for you. Swain Destinations is proud of the many of the world’s best cities we travel to from Sydney to Cape Town.

Wildlife Travel
Koalas and kangaroos in Australia, marine life on the Great Barrier Reef, the Big Five in Africa; no matter what type of animals you’re looking to see, we have the activities and itineraries that will take you there. Whether you are looking for a family safari adventure, to learn about conservation efforts of rescue organizations, or even to check out a local zoo, we have put together a collection of our favorite animal and wildlife filled activities.

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Customizing the travel experience, Swain Destinations is the leading U.S. provider of completely personalized exotic vacation experiences. Since 1987, Co-Founders Ian and Linda Swain, and their dedicated team of destination experts have offered American travelers the opportunity to design distinctive trips to intriguing international locales, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, India, and Africa. From adventure-packed trips to leisurely getaways, Swain Destinations curates itineraries based on each individual’s travel preferences. Dynamic experiences range from a chef’s table dining extravaganza on Hayman to a safari journey across the East African Plains.

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About Swain Destinations

Customizing the travel experience, Swain Destinations is the leading U.S. provider of completely personalized exotic vacation experiences. Since 1987, Co-Founders Ian and Linda Swain, and their dedicated team of destination experts have offered American travelers the opportunity to design distinctive trips to intriguing international locales, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, India, and Africa. From adventure-packed trips to leisurely getaways, Swain Destinations curates itineraries based on each individual’s travel preferences. Dynamic experiences range from a chef’s table dining extravaganza on Hayman to a safari journey across the East African Plains.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.