Experience Tanzania with Swain

THE excitement started to build as I boarded my charter flight from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to the Grumeti region of the Serengeti and the Singita Reserves there. The three new properties have been on my “must-see” list since they opened just over two years ago.
 
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Did you know that the enormous, lazy looking hippo can actually outrun humans?
   
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SWAIN PERSONALITIES

See below for travel advice from the fascinating people around the world who make Swain Tours distinctively unforgettable.

JAMES HAIGH
Singita Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti, Tanzania
Sales and Marketing Manager

Don’t miss: Waking up to a stupendous sun rise, sipping coffee en route to your take off site before soaring up and away over the Serengeti plains in a private hot air balloon. Float effortlessly over the seemingly limitless herds of wildebeest and zebra and get a privileged glimpse of the never-ending struggle between predator and quarry as lion, leopard and hyena stalk their prey below. Return to earth with barely a bump to enjoy an exclusive bush breakfast, complete with liveried staff and fine French Champagne for your mimosa. A game drive back to your private cottage on the hill and a swift dip in the heated plunge pool completes a perfect African morning.
   
HALL CANNON
Otahuna Lodge
Director

Don’t miss: A must during any stay at Otahuna Lodge is a private helicopter tour of the Canterbury region. After departing directly from the Lodge’s Great Lawn, you will be astounded by the scenery for which New Zealand is famous: rugged coastlines, rolling hills, spectacular mountain passes, and snow-capped peaks. On your tour you can spoil yourself with champagne on a Southern Alps glacier, cast your luck at fishing in virgin bush or enjoy a gourmet picnic for two on an isolated Banks Peninsula beach.
   
Welcome to summer – and the Q2 Swain Experience! With my children on summer break from school and college, it got me thinking about how opportune a time it is for a family vacation – affordable getaways, value-add options from hotels and incredible deals on airfare makes one wonder, why not take a family vacation this summer? Look out for upcoming Swain Superb Value email offers to destinations like Fiji, Australia and Africa – all great family destinations showcasing the amazing travel experiences that are out there right now. Call a Swain Destination Specialist today. Happy Travels!
 
GROUP GOSSIP
Groups of 10 or more can say ‘G’Day’ to Australian animals with the “Good Morning Taronga” tour in Sydney. This 2.5 hour zoo tour begins at 8am and showcases kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, echidnas and more at their most active time of day. The tour begins before the zoo opens to the public so you’ll have the zoo to yourselves and can explore with the informative nature guides. Have your photo taken with a koala; a print out souvenir is included. End with morning tea overlooking the elephant exhibit including tea, coffee, muffins, scones jam and cream! Prices start from $60 per adult, $50 per child (tour only – transfers extra).
 
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