G'Day with Ian Swain

This week marks our Twentieth Episode of G'Day with Ian Swain, a milestone which we would like to acknowledge by thanking all our wonderful guests for sharing their uplifting stories of community, a glimpse into their beautiful worlds, and offering us all a chance to dream of where we will go next.

In Episode Twenty, Ian speaks with Tim Stanhope of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley located in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Wolgan Valley is a secluded sanctuary, a wildlife haven, and a favorite of the Swain Destinations Team for its luxury homestead living.

In Episode Nineteen, Ian speaks with Jacques Smit, Marketing Director of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve located in South Africa. From honeymooners to families, Ian and Jacques discuss what makes a trip to one of Sabi Sabi's four lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve so magical.

Sabi Sabi are a longtime partner of Swain Destinations and fellow Safe Travels Program member, as approved by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Jacques and Ian discuss the WTTC Safe Travels Program, how life in the bush has continued throughout lockdown, and what makes the Sabi Sabi experience so special.

Janine Duffy shares how the Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours work hand-in-hand to restore koala habitat and offer travelers the opportunity to see koalas in the wild, while supporting the conservation work that will secure future generations of koalas.

In Episode Seventeen, Ian speaks with Jim Roane, Co-Owner of TAASA Lodge located on the northern edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania. TAASA is uniquely positioned in a private conservancy which offers an authentically Tanzanian experience with breathtaking views of the Lobo Valley.

In Episode Sixteen of G'Day with Ian Swain, Ian speaks with Ceillhe and Neill Sperath of TIME Unlimited Tours in New Zealand. Learn how the TIME team create meaningful experiences by integrating Māori culture and local Kiwi life into their tours.

On Episode 15 of G'Day with Ian Swain, Ian speaks with Theo Cromhout, General Manager of Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape. Theo shares the recent updates to the lodges, what sets a Shamwari game drive apart from the rest, and the conservation work of Shamwari's Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

In Episode Fourteen, Ian speaks with Craig Storkey, Area Manager of One&Only Resorts in Rwanda. In preparation and celebration of Rwanda's borders opening to international visitors on August 1st, Ian and Craig share why Rwanda is such a special and unique place to visit, and the beautiful experiences which One&Only Resorts offer.

In Episode 13, Ian speaks with Jim Carreker, Owner and Managing Director of The Louise in the Barossa Valley. Famed for offering absolute luxury in which to enjoy the Barossa's stunning views, lavish food, and world-class wines, Jim shares The Louise's origin stories and deep connections to the local wine scene.

In Episode Twelve, Ian speaks with Robert More, Founder and CEO of MORE Family Collection, about incorporating amazing experiences for families into the MORE collection of hotels and lodges, the iconic treehouse experiences MORE is known for, and the best adventures in Southern Africa.

Ian speaks with Louisa "Choppy" Patterson, CEO and Chief Pilot of Over The Top helicopter experiences from Queenstown, New Zealand. Learn why a bird's-eye view is the best way to experience the beauty and adventure of New Zealand's South Island.