Africa and the Middle East

SWAIN Preferred

SWAIN boasts a solid reputation in building relationships with various hotel and tour operators around the world. We search for products that are of unquestionable quality as well as for those that are unique to ensure we are able to offer SWAIN travelers a second-to-none travel experience. The services featured below were hand-picked to receive the seal of approval as a 'SWAIN Preferred' experience. To incorporate any or many of these choices into your itinerary is to ensure your trip will be that extra bit special and that you will be received not just as a special guest, but as a SWAIN special guest.

Some of these experiences, such as sleeping out in the African bush in your own deluxe tree house, walking in the footsteps of past historic leaders, and taking part in a cheetah adoption program are unique to Africa and are truly exceptional additions to your travel plans. From sipping on prized wine in the South African winelands and going shark cage diving, to coming face to face with the Big 5 on safari, we look forward to sharing our preferred selections with you.

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Hotels, Lodges and Resorts

Southern Africa

More Cape Cadogan — Capetown, South Africa

More Cape Cadogan offers a rare combination of historic exteriors with classic modern bohemian interiors. This stately double-story Georgian which dates back to the early 19th century, was ‘Victorianised’ in 1912 and declared a National Monument in 1984. It is this charm and character, matched with its desirable location amongst the popular restaurants, street café’s and stylish boutique shops of Kloof Street, which makes this hotel a flagship in Cape Town.

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge — Sabi Sands Reserve, South Africa

This lodge is ultra luxurious yet simple and uncluttered, the interiors achieving a contemporary, Afro-European elegance. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa. Private dining, in-suite spa treatments and complete relaxation are the norm. Neither word nor photograph can capture the sense of the pure beauty which is breathed in when opening the carved wooden doors leading into this private recluse - arguably the world's finest suite.

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Lion Sands 1933 — Lion Sands, Safari Lodges, South Africa

This lodge was designed by the More Family, who took into consideration travelers seeking quality family time and those looking for their own private home whilst on safari. The lodge encapsulates both the warm, personal ambience associated with a family owned lodge and a world class luxury safari experience. The lodge’s large windows, sliding doors and muted colors mirror the surrounding landscape and create a seamless, indoor-outdoor flow. Timber, thatch and screed flooring add earthy charm to the interior, where the decor is classic-contemporary.

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Lion Sands River Lodge — Lion Sands River Lodge, Safari Lodges, South Africa

This lodge is ultra luxurious yet simple and uncluttered, the interiors achieving a contemporary, Afro-European elegance. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa.

This lodge is nestled under a canopy of ancient trees dating back almost 800 years. The lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature, relaxation and is hosted by a family of staff that will make it feel like home from home. Relax, enjoy and get to experience genuine African hospitality at its best.

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